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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Closed-End Funds May Offer Higher Income
Closed-end funds are considered to carry higher risk but may provide a higher income stream than traditional mutual funds holding similar securities.
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Unpacking the Real Limitations on Unlimited PTO
The prospect of unlimited paid time off may be appealing, but there are also some potential pitfalls to consider.
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No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup
Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.
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Online Shopping in the Tariff Era
Even small online purchases that are shipped from outside the United States must now pass through customs — and are likely to incur duties.
Calculators
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.