Expert Views

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  By Stephen Mihm

  History indicates that marriages are stronger when consummated during troubled rather than boom times.

• Potential Impacts On Financial Services Providers Of New Biden Executive Order

  By Richard Lafferty

  The president will not be able to implement everything on his vast wish list.

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  By Bryce Sanders

  Eleven reasons to pick up a pen and start writing personal notes.

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Investment Perspectives

• Six Surprises So Far In 2021

  By Jeffrey Buchbinder, Ryan Detrick

  Take a look at some things that have happened so far in 2021 that have surprised the LPL Research team.

• Hedge Funds Seek The Amazon Of Cryptocurrencies

  By Mark Gilbert

  Finance billionaires are betting increased regulation will broaden participation on digital currency exchanges.

• The Dearth-Of-Safe-Assets Era Is Over

  By Allison Schrager

  Why a glut of Treasurys and other "risk-free" investments could be an even bigger problem for the economy.

• Diverse Cultures Correlate With Strong Investment Returns

  By Christine Hurtsellers

  Research shows that investment teams with diversity tend to generate better returns.

• What If America Delists Chinese Firms?

  By Shang-Jin Wei

  The effects of delisting U.S.-traded Chinese firms may be easily manageable for both countries.

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