by lpladvisorsadmin | Dec 8, 2021 | Global Portfolio Strategy, Research
Key changes from November’s report: Downgraded materials sector view from positive to neutral Upgraded view on Treasury securities from negative to neutral Stocks fell slightly in November, as the S&P 500 lost 0.8% for the month. For much of the month, stocks...
by lpladvisorsadmin | Nov 23, 2021 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
There are only six weeks to go in 2021 and it has been an incredible year for the stock market bulls. In fact, in many ways it could go down as one of the best years ever. This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a closer look at three reasons to be...
by lpladvisorsadmin | Nov 16, 2021 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
After an upside inflation surprise in October, it’s clear that peak inflation may still be ahead, possibly even pushing into 2022. While the Federal Reserve (Fed) maintains its position that elevated inflation will be transitory, we have yet to see progress. Below we...
by lpladvisorsadmin | Nov 9, 2021 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Since we began our investing careers, we’ve had the concept of diversification drilled into our heads. Some refer to it as the only free lunch in investing. Well, when it comes to geography, that advice hasn’t been helpful for some time (you could say the same about...
by lpladvisorsadmin | Nov 5, 2021 | Client Letter, Research
Dear Valued Investor, The past year and a half have tested all of us, but overall, the economy continues to strengthen, COVID-19 trends are greatly improving, and this still relatively young bull market is alive and well. As the leaves turn colors and begin to fall to...