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IS ALL THE GOOD NEWS PRICED IN?

Last week we discussed whether stock prices might be reflecting peak optimism. In that commentary we noted that while sentiment may be overly optimistic and a pickup in volatility would be totally normal, strong breadth measures suggest stocks still may have more upside. This week we tackle that same topic of peak optimism, but by...

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August 14, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Market Commentary

Longest Bull Market Ever

The bull market continues to defy the skeptics and is now nearing a major milestone. On August 22, 2018, this bull market can overtake the bull market of the 1990s as the longest ever. From tariffs to trade wars to inflation to a flattening yield...

August 9, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Economic Commentary

July Employment Report: Healthy Job Gains Despite Missing Expectations

The Labor Department’s July jobs report, released on Friday, August 3, confirmed that the labor market remains healthy. Nonfarm payrolls rose 157,000 in July, below consensus expectations for a 193,000 increase; however, an upward revision of 59...

August 7, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Market Commentary

Focus FAQs

Last week we had the pleasure of joining just over 3,500 LPL advisors at our Focus 2018 national conference in Boston. Many of you reading this were likely among them. The conference is an excellent opportunity for us in the LPL Research department...

July 31, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Market Commentary

Go Active?

Active management may be poised for a comeback. During the past several years, it’s been difficult for active managers to outperform equity benchmarks. There are a number of reasons for that, including the strength of the market, market distortions...

July 26, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Economic Commentary

Second Quarter GDP Preview

After a seasonally weak first quarter, expectations have been ramping up for the U.S. economy, which is now in the midst of its longest expansion since World War II. The first look at real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter will be...

July 25, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Market Commentary

Another Very Strong Earnings Season Expected

Second quarter earnings season is underway and may be another good one. Consensus estimates are calling for a 21% year-over-year increase in S&P 500 Index earnings for the quarter, setting up a second straight quarter of 20% or higher growth and...

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