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24-Hour Trading: A Tool, Not a Magic Elixir

| John Lohse

LPL Research analyzes the opportunities and challenges of near-24-hour trading as exchanges adapt to evolving investor demand.

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Public vs. Private Real Estate: Key Differences

| Michael McClain

LPL Research examines public and private real estate markets, cap rate divergence, and why REITs may offer attractive value today.

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Building Block Models for Personalized Portfolios

| Garrett Fish

Find out how LPL Research’s building block model portfolios help advisors deliver personalized, professionally managed portfolios at scale.

LPL Research's weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, economic roundup, and economic data for the week ahead.

Weekly Market Performance | July 31, 2026

| LPL Research

LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 27, 2026, highlights mixed hyperscaler earnings, the latest Fed rate decision, and geopolitical tensions.

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Boutiques vs. Large Managers: Our Approach

| Derek Beiter

LPL Research weighs in on the boutique versus larger manager debate within investment manager selection.

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Oil Prices, Interest Rates, and Strong Earnings

| LPL Research

LPL Research discusses how geopolitical tensions, rising rates, and strong earnings are shaping markets, underscoring the importance of diversification.

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Red Flags Missing from Manager Performance Screens

| Carter France

LPL Research continues its manager research series, exploring red flags that never appear in performance screens and often emerge in manager interactions.

LPL Research's weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, economic roundup, and economic data for the week ahead.

Weekly Market Performance | July 24, 2026

| LPL Research

LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 20, 2026, highlights AI worries, high-profile earnings, and geopolitical tensions.

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Oil Rallies as Supply Routes Come Under Pressure

| Adam Turnquist

LPL Research examines the latest developments in the oil market and how renewed geopolitical tensions are impacting supply.

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What History Shows in Midterm Election Years

| Jeff Buchbinder

LPL Research explains why midterm election years often bring volatility and how periods of uncertainty have historically created opportunities for investors.

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What's Next for the Private Equity Buyout Market?

| Michael McClain

LPL Research examines buyout fund performance, distributions, vintage years, and what investors should expect from private equity ahead.

LPL Research's weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, economic roundup, and economic data for the week ahead.

Weekly Market Performance | July 17, 2026

| LPL Research

LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 13, 2026, highlights AI jitters, geopolitical developments, and corporate earnings.

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The Unthinkable Scenario for AI Investors

| Thomas Shipp

LPL Research dares to imagine a non-consensus future for AI where reality fails to meet lofty investor expectations.

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Why Resource Nationalism Matters to Investors

| Kristian Kerr

LPL Research discusses resource nationalism: what it is, why it matters, and what are the implications for investors building multi-asset portfolios.

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Key Facts About the Fed's Task Forces

| Dr. Jeffrey Roach

LPL Research breaks down the Fed's five task forces and what their recommendations could mean for inflation, productivity, and policy.

LPL Research's weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, economic roundup, and economic data for the week ahead.

Weekly Market Performance | July 10, 2026

| LPL Research

LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of July 6, 2026, highlights geopolitical developments, corporate earnings and headlines, and Treasury auctions.

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Beyond Market Beta: Alternative Investments Outlook

| Michael McClain

LPL Research explains how alternatives can help investors look beyond market beta and pursue diversification in a shifting environment.

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AI’s Next Act: From Buildout to Monetization

| Jeff Buchbinder

LPL Research discusses how the next phase of AI may be defined by execution, productivity gains, and profits, not by spending.

Midyear Outlook

LPL Research Midyear Outlook 2026: Thoughts on the Second Half

| Jeff Buchbinder

Navigate markets with LPL Research’s 2026 Midyear Outlook, with insights on stocks, bonds, the economy, and more. Explore what to expect over the second half of 2026.

LPL Research's weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, economic roundup, and economic data for the week ahead.

Weekly Market Performance | July 2, 2026

| LPL Research

LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 29, 2026, highlights quarterly performance, rotation dynamics, and high- profile economic data.

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