Aaron Busse LPL

10/16/2026

Europe’s shift away from Russian natural gas has increased its reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG), creating a new set of energy vulnerabilities and potential price pressures. This evolving dependency highlights the challenges Europe faces in balancing energy security, affordability, and diver...

10/15/2026

The current bull market has reached its fourth anniversary, highlighting the durability of the market’s advance. Historical bull-market trends suggest that rallies reaching the four-year milestone may have the potential to continue, offering investors perspective on the market’s longer-term traj...

10/14/2026

LPL Research and Alger explore the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, examining how major technology companies are investing in AI and how businesses are using it to drive productivity and efficiency. The discussion also considers AI opportunities, investment returns, earnings, and potential r...

10/12/2026

Find out what happened in the markets.....

LPL Research examines how steady bank lending, rising business loan demand, and improving credit conditions suggest companies remain confident enough to invest in growth despite higher interest rates. The commentary highlights resilient commercial lending activity, narrowing credit spreads, and the....

10/12/2026

LPL Research highlights the key forces driving markets during the week ending October 9, including equity performance, fixed income activity, commodities, and economic developments. Investors continued to navigate a mix of higher interest rates, shifting economic data, and evolving market sentiment....

10/11/2026

Bond investors should focus more on the income generated by their holdings than on short-term price fluctuations, as coupon payments are often the primary driver of long-term bond returns. LPL Research emphasizes that in a rangebound interest-rate environment, the steady income from bonds can help o...

10/10/2026

The U.S. economy is sending mixed signals, with a sluggish housing market weighed down by elevated mortgage rates and “lock-in” effects, while the labor market remains relatively resilient despite uneven job growth across industries. LPL Research notes that housing is likely to remain a drag on ...

10/08/2026

LPL Research highlights a mixed market environment as rising Treasury yields pressured stocks, while a softer-than-expected September jobs report helped ease concerns about additional rate hikes. The report also reviews global equity performance, fixed income opportunities, commodity price movements...

10/06/2026

Municipal bonds experienced a challenging September, driving yields to some of the highest levels seen in decades and increasing market volatility. In this episode of Market Signals, LPL's Lawrence Gillum and PIMCO's David Hammer discuss why higher yields, strong credit fundamentals, and opportuniti...

10/06/2026

Artificial intelligence continues to attract unprecedented venture capital funding, reshaping investment trends and creating new opportunities across the technology landscape. As investors evaluate the next phase of AI innovation, market participants will be watching whether record investment levels...