Stocks fell for the second straight month in October as Election Day approached and brought policy uncertainty that historically has driven volatility.

Research
Market-Friendly Election Outcome | Weekly Market Commentary | November 9, 2020
Equity returns have been strongest under a split Congress. What we can expect under a Joe Biden administration.
Client Letter | Election Clarity for the Markets | November 9, 2020
What we can expect in the markets and economy under a Biden administration and split Congress.
Client Letter | Election 2020 Is Undecided | November 4, 2020
Choosing our next president may take longer this time, but temporary uncertainty at the polls should not slow our economic recovery.
Record GDP on the Eve of the Election | Weekly Market Commentary | November 02, 2020
2020 has been a year of records, both record losses and record gains. After a brutal spring, markets and the economy have mostly rebounded in the summer and fall.
Are the Polls Wrong Again? | Weekly Market Commentary | October 26, 2020
As the race for the White House enters the homestretch, some indicators suggest the election may be closer than polls are saying.
Market Insight Quarterly| Third Quarter 2020 | October 21, 2020
Stocks were lifted by the stronger-than-expected economic rebound, as fiscal and monetary stimulus continued to provide support.
Three Reasons We Like Small Caps | Weekly Market Commentary | October 19, 2020
Markets have come a long way since the March lows, and LPL Research sees further gains ahead for stocks, especially small cap stocks.
Global Portfolio Strategy | October 9, 2020
A global review of September performance and a look forward, with a focus on potential impacts from the election and another stimulus package.
Client Letter | Signs of Strength in the Economy | October 1, 2020
Signs of market and economic strength tell us that better times likely are coming in 2021…