skinny.

Latest / Market Signals by LPL Financial

Highlights From LPL Research’s Midyear Outlook 2026 | LPL Market Signals

In this special edition of market signals, LPL strategists share highlights from LPL Research’s Midyear Outlook 2026 publication released on July 7. They share key themes for stocks, bonds, and the economy that LPL Research believes will be determining factors of second half returns. For stocks, progress toward monetization of artificial intelligence (AI) will be a key factor in the second half. LPL Research expects gains for stocks on the back of strong earnings growth and, if the macro backdrop improves, a slight increase in valuations. AI disappointments, geopolitics, and midterm elections…

The skinny

The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.