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Q3 Earnings Should Be Fine, but Expectations Beyond This Quarter Are High | Weekly Market Commentary | October 21, 2024
The S&P 500 consensus earnings growth number of 3% for the third quarter is not something to write home about, especially after double-digit earnings growth in the second quarter. The soft number is partly due to a tougher comparison. In Q2 2024, earnings had an easier comparison with a 3.3% drop in earnings in the prior-year quarter (Q2 2023 vs. Q2 2022). For the third quarter now being reported, the comparison gets tougher as earnings growth in Q3 2023 was over 5% (vs. Q2 2022).
Gold Rally Is No Flash in the Pan | Weekly Market Commentary | September 30, 2024
When it comes to investing, gold may be the antithesis of artificial intelligence (AI). The precious metal has acted as a store of value for thousands of years with zero technological innovation — gold is discovered, not developed. Gold is also a real tangible asset and can act as a potential hedge against inflation or a safe haven during times of crisis.
Global Portfolio Strategy
Global Portfolio Strategy | October 5, 2022
The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee revised S&P 500 year-end fair value target of 4,000-4,100.
Global Portfolio Strategy | September 7, 2022
The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee downgraded its view of emerging market equities from neutral to negative.
Client Letter
Client Letter | Could the Worst be Behind Us? | October 5, 2022
First, we want to acknowledge the tremendous damage and displacement caused by Hurricane Ian.
Client Letter | Better Times Ahead | September 28, 2022
LPL Research discusses elevated uncertainty in financial markets due to high inflation and rising interest rates.
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