The election is over, but the questions are mounting. We don’t know who will be the next president as of Wednesday morning, but we do know that stocks tend to do well the final two months of an election year.  Tags:

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Guess who eloped and actually got married by “Elvis” in Vegas?!  Kudos to our very own Robin Newman and her man, Mitch!

Solid third quarter for stocks as the economic recovery continued. The S&P 500 Index returned 8.9% during the third quarter, following one of its best quarters ever in the second quarter with more gains. The broader Russell 3000 Index fared even better during the quarter with its 9.2% return.

Markets have come a long way since March lows, and we see further gains ahead for stocks. We think small cap stocks in particular may have attractive growth potential.  Read more.

Corporate America will get closer to the return of earnings growth this earnings season. Investors will need to watch for continued impact from COVID-19, policy changes based on the election outcome, and winners that keep winning.  Read more.

Third quarter delivered unexpected S&P 500 Index gains that historically have led to a strong fourth quarter.

Technology has mitigated downside during bouts of pandemic-inspired market volatility, while also posting considerable outperformance. In September, however, it has corrected more than 12% from its prior highs.

“Progress on a COVID-19 vaccine and fiscal stimulus could help the economy and markets in the fourth quarter, but as investors struggle with election uncertainty and US-China tensions remain elevated, it’s likely to be a bumpy ride,” says  LPL Financial Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick.  Read Tags:

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Markets have been on a wild ride in September so far, with early strong days followed by one of the sharpest 10% corrections ever for the NASDAQ.

We pause today to reflect on the losses and heroism enshrined on that sunny September day 19 years ago.