Weekly Market Performance | May 15, 2026

LPL Research Last Updated: May 15, 2026 LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 11, 2026. U.S. equities held up well this week, with the S&P 500 posting a modest weekly gain and hitting a record high on Thursday, supported by...

Rising Conviction on Earnings Growth

Tactical Update: Rising Conviction on Earnings Growth George Smith | Portfolio Strategist Last Updated: May 14, 2026 Rising Conviction on Earnings Growth In last month’s update, we highlighted a shift from preparation to action as market conditions began to support...

Analyzing Three Powerful Factors in Active Fund Evaluation

Beyond Returns: Three Powerful Factors in Active Fund Evaluation Derek Beiter | Senior Investment Analyst Last Updated: May 13, 2026 A common approach by investors is to invest in funds that have historically outperformed their benchmark index, hoping that a fund’s...

Comparing the Dotcom and AI Eras

Using the Late 90s as a Comp, the AI Boom Still Has Legs Jeff Buchbinder | Chief Equity Strategist Last Updated: May 12, 2026 Many have drawn the comparison between the current AI buildout with the dotcom period in the late 1990s, when the infrastructure for the...