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Client Letter | AI-Fueled Growth Meets Market Volatility | May 6, 2026 Despite geopolitical tensions and high oil prices, the investment outlook remains constructive as AI‑driven spending, strong corporate earnings, and resilient labor markets support modest economic growth. While market volatility is likely, particularly from energy and Middle East developments, fun...

The Economy Takes Multiple Shocks in Stride This week’s Weekly Market Commentary discusses how Middle East hostilities drove a volatile March and early April for markets, with a sharp rebound following a temporary ceasefire even as risks remain tied to constrained oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. It emphasizes that whether volatility...

March Flows: Risk-Off Rotation Reshapes Portfolios LPL Research explores March and year-to-date (YTD) fund flows data and investor sentiment across asset classes.

Lessons From Past Conflicts for Today’s Stock Market This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses ongoing geopolitical risks stemming from strikes on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that while markets often recover quickly from conflicts, uncertainty remains elevated and capitulation signals have not yet emerged. Despi...

Technical Perspective on the Current Drawdown LPL Research provides insight into the technical setup for stocks and what history reveals about market drawdowns.

Energy Stocks Don’t Act the Same in Every Cycle LPL Research explores the energy sector, and the different sub-sectors and business models within, before and after the start of the Iran War.

Earnings Strength Remains Amid Mideast Conflict LPL Research assesses the potential effects of war in Iran on earnings, highlighting the resilience of the U.S. economy and corporate America.

Tactical Asset Allocation Guide | Staying the Course Major indexes moved in different directions in February, with rotation beneath the surface as AI concerns pressured big tech despite strong earnings from major players. Meanwhile, soft inflation data helped Treasuries lead fixed income higher, marking their strongest month in a year alongside gains....

Market Volatility Persists, but Fundamentals Remain Supportive LPL Research notes that markets are unsteady, but jobs, inflation, and earnings are improving, and broadening fundamentals support staying diversified.

Will the Santa Claus Rally Spark a Bullish Start to 2026? LPL Research explores the Santa Claus Rally seasonal period and what it could signal for stocks in 2026.