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Credit Is Still Flowing, and Businesses Are Borrowing

October 12, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research examines strong business lending, tighter credit spreads, and housing constrained by mortgage rate lock-in.

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The Debt Math, Explained

October 5, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research examines rising government debt costs, Treasury market stress, and what investors should watch as higher rates reshape the fiscal outlook.

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Stock Market’s Wall of Worry Gets Taller

September 28, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research explores how geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates, and AI investment are adding to the stock market’s wall of worry.

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What's Holding Up Record Margins?

September 21, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research analyzes S&P 500 margin expansion, assessing how much is structural versus cyclical and what that means for future earnings forecasts.

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What History Says About Fed Hikes and Stocks

September 14, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research reveals what past rate-hike cycles can teach investors and why today's market backdrop remains supportive.

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Signs Point to a Normalization, Not a Crisis

September 8, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research analyzes rising U.S. debt, Treasury yields, and fiscal trends, highlighting implications for markets and investors.

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The Cash Flow Case for Value

August 31, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research explores why value stocks are outperforming, how free cash flow drives returns, and the impact of AI spending on markets.

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Stock Market Tug of War: Earnings vs. Rates

August 24, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research explores how strong earnings growth, AI-driven profits, and rising estimates are supporting stocks despite pressure from higher interest rates.

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Shifting Leadership in Global Growth

August 17, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research explores shifting global growth leadership, cooling emerging markets, Fed policy expectations, and foreign demand for U.S. Treasuries.

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Municipal Bond Outlook: Why Carry Is the Strategy

August 10, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research outlines how a Fed on hold, strong reinvestment demand, and elevated yields create compelling opportunities in municipal bonds.

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Constructive on Stocks in the Second Half as AI Debate Continues

August 3, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research highlights strong corporate earnings, AI-driven growth, and a favorable equity outlook while monitoring inflation, oil prices, and risks.

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Can Hyperscalers Earn Their AI Ambitions?

July 27, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research explores whether hyperscalers can generate attractive returns on massive AI investments through a framework focused on ROIC, growth, and capex.

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China Holds Keys to Post-War Oil Prices

July 20, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research analyzes China’s declining crude imports, inflation risks, and the resilient U.S. economy driving above-trend growth.

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Keep Calm and Clip Coupons

July 13, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research examines how sticky inflation, Fed leadership changes, and AI-driven borrowing are shaping the fixed income outlook for 2026.

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Has Stock Market Exuberance Become Irrational?

June 29, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research examines current market and investor sentiment in an effort to gauge current levels of exuberance.

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Kevin Warsh Could Shake Up the Fed

June 22, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research examines Warsh’s evolving Fed approach, infrastructure-led growth, and the impact of China demand on oil prices.

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Introducing the IPO Class of 2026

June 15, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research explains the IPO process, reviews high-profile candidates, and provides context on potential market impacts.

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Is Bad News Already Priced into the Bond Market?

June 8, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research analyzes bond markets as yields rise, exploring Fed policy expectations, inflation trends, and whether bad news is already priced into Treasuries.

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Add Context, and Stock Market Valuations are Fair

June 1, 2026 | LPL Research

LPL Research analyzes stock valuations, finding them fair given growth, rates, inflation, and AI-driven earnings outlook despite risks.

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