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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Could Employee Ownership Be Part of Your Succession Plan?
An employee stock ownership plan is a qualified retirement plan that enables a business owner to gradually transfer ownership shares to employees, setting up opportunities to cash out in the future.
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Q&A on RMDs
Here are answers to some key questions about required minimum distributions.
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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.
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HOT TOPIC: Mining Maelstrom: Why Rare Earths Are Making Headlines
Outside scientific and national security arenas, many people may not understand the importance of rare- earth minerals. This article helps demystify these critical natural resources.
Calculators
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?