Risk
Why a Down January May Not Be a Bad 2022 Portent After All
Recent poor-performing first months haven’t led to rotten results for the rest of the year, with only one exception, LPL says.
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Newsmakers
Will Jolly Old Saint Nick Visit the Stock Market This Holiday Season?
Statistically, there’s usually a Santa Claus rally right after Christmas, and it’s a good one, says LPL’s Detrick.
Asset Allocation
What Stocks Will Be the Big Winners Up Ahead? Why, Tech
LPL sketches out the case for continued market leadership from the technology folks.
Asset Allocation
Why the Fed May Raise Rates Sooner Than You Think
Current projections say there will be two hikes in the latter part of 2022.
About Those Fed Rate Hikes: They Might Take Longer Than You Think
The market expects them to start next year. Maybe not, says LPL’s Gillum.
A New Contortion for GDP Growth: A Z-Shaped Recovery
Forget the V and U trajectories of yore, LPL’s Gilbert says.
Asset Management Culture
LPL Financial CIO Burt White to Retire in 2022
He will step down in March after 15 years with the firm.
Asset Allocation
Friday the 13th Turns Out to Be a Pretty Lucky Day for Stocks
The seemingly cursed day is mostly in the black, and does quite well when it occurs in August, LPL’s Detrick calculates.
Asset Allocation
Stocks Usually Stink in August, but Bonds…
Fixed income benefits from equities’ worst month, LPL says.
Market Moves
Calm Corporate Bond Market Shows Everything Is OK, Says LPL
Tight spreads to Treasurys plus low yields show investors aren’t worried about the economy, strategist Gillum finds.
Market Moves
Sell in May? Well, Maybe Rebalance, Say Two Market Sages
The fact remains that stocks historically don’t do much from now till October.
Research
Biden’s First 100 Days Are the Third Best … in the Stock Market
With the Dow ahead by 9.9% over the period, he is bested only by FDR and Taft.
Market Moves
After the Bull Market’s First Year, What Happens in the Second?
History shows it’s usually a good run, but not as strong, LPL’s Detrick says.
Market Moves
Why Joe Biden’s First Year Might Fall Short in Stock Market Terms
Historically, a new president’s initial year is not a barn burner, LPL stats show.
Market Moves
Biden Logs Best Market Showing Between Election and Inauguration
Big question: Will it keep going? Herbert Hoover’s showing was pretty good, too.