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The S & P 500 Index gained for the 5th straight week, the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average broke to new highs, and even fixed income rose.

2019 was a difficult year to forecast after 2018 ended with the worst December since the Great Depression. While our positive stock market outlook proved too conservative, we are pleased to report we got more right than wrong for 2019.

U.S. stocks rose again this week, with the S & P 500 Index gaining for the 10th week out of 11 and setting more record highs.

We expect stocks to appreciate in line with earnings growth next year, which justifies benchmark-like equity allocations in our view.

LPL Research offers its top picks in equity asset classes, sectors, and fixed income in the new December Portfolio Compass.

LPL Financial Research reviews the yield curve, bonds, Treasuries, and the state of fixed income for 2020.

Stocks rallied this week, and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to a one-month high.

November data reflected moderating growth as the U.S. economy continued to battle trade worries.

Outlook 2020 provides a look at our investment insights, market guidance, views on the presidential election, and forecasts for 2020.

Outlook 2020 provides a look at our investment insights, market guidance, views on the presidential election, and forecasts for 2020.