LPL’s Weekly Market Performance for the week of April 20, 2026, highlights geopolitical developments, earnings highlights, and bond and commodity market moves.
Macro Market Movers
IPOs in 2026: Risks, Returns, and Timing
LPL Research analyzes the historical returns when investing in IPOs and outlines why this year’s IPOs may follow a different path.
The Fed Will Likely Get a New Chair
LPL Research examines new insights from the Senate Confirmation Hearing for Nominee Kevin Warsh
Is Investor Confidence in Treasuries Fading?
LPL Research examines whether rising U.S. debt threatens Treasuries’ safe-haven status, and why investor demand remains resilient.
Weekly Market Performance | April 17, 2026
LPL Research Last Updated: April 17, 2026 LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of April 13, 2026. Markets posted a strong weekly advance as easing geopolitical tensions, solid earnings reports, and better-than-expected inflation signals fueled a risk-on tone. U.S. equities notched record highs on optimism around Middle East ceasefire developments and abating energy supply concerns, alongside upbeat artificial…
Tactical Positioning: From Preparation to Action
LPL Research examines the latest updates to their tactical views and what it means to be a tactical investor.
Technology Performs Surprisingly Well in the Face of Current Uncertainty
LPL Research analyzes sector performance during the Iran conflict and highlights the surprising leader, technology.
A Deeper Look at Private Credit
LPL Research summarizes the asset-based lending space within private credit.
Private Credit Enters a Reset Phase
LPL Research discusses credit cycles, what private credit markets are facing today, and how investors may think about the asset class.
Opportunities Ahead through the Volatility
LPL Research highlights how market volatility has improved valuations and why resilient earnings and fundamentals are creating long‑term investment opportunities.