MARKET OUTLOOK
LPL Research’s 2026 Midyear Outlook: Policy, Buildouts, & Bottlenecks delivers market insights on what we may expect from the economy, stocks, bonds, and more for the remainder of 2026.
2026 Midyear OutlookNewsletters
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HOT TOPIC: 530A Trump Accounts Officially Open
A new tax-advantaged investment account officially launched on July 4th: the 530A account, also known as a Trump Account, which is designed to help children get a head start on their financial future.
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What Is Value Investing?
At the heart of a value investing strategy is viewing the purchase of stock shares as becoming a part owner of a company.
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Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026
This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
Calculators
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Savings Accumulation
Estimate the future value of your current savings.
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.