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LPL Finl Hldgs

LPL Financial Holdings is an independent broker/dealer that provides a platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisory services to financial advisors and institutions. As of the end of September 2024, the company had over 23,000 advisors on its platform managing $1.6 trillion of client assets. The company doesn't have material operations outside of the United States.

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LPL Financial shares are trading lower after the company announced it entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Commonwealth Financial Network for approximately $2.7 billion in cash.

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=uMMr_JNGQ1NBRyWksbBDXW6Tszs_J7dBSNi0E_RpIRVoNI3eDcRg8RkZ7UA6KtFsDVJ6naoP-aBjVnF2cZ9kk6iEYAKW38n5fFgoLy6PGEU=">LPL Financial Holdings Inc.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) (together with its subsidiaries, including LPL Financial LLC, "LPL Financial" or "LPL") today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $1.5 billion of its common stock.Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC is acting as sole active book-running manager. LPL also intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $225.0 million of its common stock.LPL intends to use the net proceeds of this offering to fund a portion of the cash consideration payable in connection with its previously announced proposed acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network (the "Transaction") and, to the extent that any proceeds remain thereafter, or if the Transaction is not completed, for general corporate purposes. In addition to the net proceeds from this offering, LPL expects to use available cash and other borrowings to fund the purchase price for the Transaction.

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LPL Financial Launches $1.5B Stock Offering to Help Fund Commonwealth Acquisition

Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Commonwealth provides integrated business solutions and services for approximately 2,900 financial advisors, managing approximately $285 billion of brokerage and advisory assets.&nbsp;The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, and the conversion to the LPL platform is expected to be completed in mid-2026.LPL anticipates financing this transaction through a combination of corporate cash, debt and equity, resulting in credit agreement leverage of roughly 2.25x following the close of the transaction, with a near-term path to reduce leverage to the midpoint of its stated range of 1.5-2.5x.

LPL Financial Enters Definitive Purchase Agreement To Acquire Commonwealth Financial Network For Approximately $2.7B In Cash

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LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 10.65% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.07%. Currently, LPL Finl Hldgs has a market capitalization of $23.20 billion. 
Buying $1000 In LPLA: If an investor had bought $1000 of LPLA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $6,760.92 today based on a price of $311.07 for LPLA at the time of writing.
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741648508_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />

Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In LPL Finl Hldgs 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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Shares of companies within the broader financial sector are trading lower amid economic worries driven by tariffs and trade policies. Investors may be expecting a decline in investment and consumer spending, which may also be weighing on the industry.

LPL Finl Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NYSE">LPLA</a>) short percent of float has risen 15.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 757 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.03% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.12 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741195816_0.png" alt="short_fig" />

As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for LPL Finl Hldgs has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing LPL Finl Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, LPL Finl Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.32%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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LPL Financial shares are trading lower after the company announced $4 billion mixed shelf offering.

February 28, 2025 records indicate that Senator Markwayne Mullin filed a purchase of LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), valued between $233,016 and $670,000. According to the February filing, the transaction occurred on February 28, 2025.
Currently, LPL Finl Hldgs shares are trading down 0.0% at $371.74.
<h3>What Senator Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the previous three years, Markwayne Mullin conducted 298 trades, totaling more than $7.23 million. The largest of these were in Russell 1000 Ishares ETF and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trus Invesco High Yield Select ETF stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Sen. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Materials ETF Vanguard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAW#NYSE">VAW</a>): $100,001 - $250,000 Sale</li>
<li>LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Purchase</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Markwayne Mullin's most recent trades:
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To keep an eye on Markwayne Mullin's trades and other government stock activity, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/markwayne-mullin">real-time tracking tool</a>!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Recent Filing Shows That Sen. Markwayne Mullin Bought Over $233K Worth of LPL Finl Hldgs Stock

<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4368114-1&amp;h=2360586742&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ssctech.com%2F%3Futm_campaign%3DSSC2025-Enterprise-Press-Release-0225%26utm_medium%3Dpressrelease%26utm_source%3Dprnews%26utm_content%3DLPL-Financial-SSNC&amp;a=SS%26C+Technologies+Holdings%2C+Inc.">SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings, Inc.</a>&nbsp;(Nasdaq:&nbsp;SSNC) today announced that LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), a leading provider of investment and business strategies for financial advisors, has broadened its relationship with SS&amp;C Technologies. LPL Financial (LPL), which uses SS&amp;C's Brokerage Solutions, will leverage SS&amp;C ALTSERVE&#x2122; to grow its alternatives business.

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LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 12.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.68%. Currently, LPL Finl Hldgs has a market capitalization of $28.51 billion. 
Buying $100 In LPLA: If an investor had bought $100 of LPLA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $839.25 today based on a price of $381.86 for LPLA at the time of writing.
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739997009_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />

Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Ratings for LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) were provided by 15 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<td align="right">4</td>
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<td align="right">2</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $401.27, along with a high estimate of $435.00 and a low estimate of $378.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 13.06% increase from the previous average price target of $354.93.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738868414_0.png" alt="price target chart" />

<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of LPL Finl Hldgs among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$413.00</td>
<td>$379.00</td>
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<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
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<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$397.00</td>
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<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
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<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
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<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$414.00</td>
<td>$389.00</td>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$379.00</td>
<td>$378.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
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<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$397.00</td>
<td>$288.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
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<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
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<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$413.00</td>
<td>$277.00</td>
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<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$378.00</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
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</table>

<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to LPL Finl Hldgs. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of LPL Finl Hldgs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for LPL Finl Hldgs's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into LPL Finl Hldgs's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LPLA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on LPL Finl Hldgs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into LPL Finl Hldgs's Background</h2>
LPL Financial Holdings is an independent broker/dealer that provides a platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisory services to financial advisors and institutions. As of the end of September 2024, the company had over 23,000 advisors on its platform managing $1.6 trillion of client assets. The company doesn't have material operations outside of the United States.
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining LPL Finl Hldgs's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 13.0% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: LPL Finl Hldgs's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.71%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): LPL Finl Hldgs's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 9.5%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): LPL Finl Hldgs's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.14%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: LPL Finl Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.87.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Deep Dive Into LPL Finl Hldgs Stock: Analyst Perspectives (15 Ratings)

Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $379 to $413.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $413

UBS analyst Brennan Hawken maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $390 to $420.

UBS Maintains Buy on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $420

JP Morgan analyst Michael Cho maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $397 to $405.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $405

Major stock indices have completed their recovery following Monday's sharp drop, buoyed by tech stocks rallying on the back of solid earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">and positive macroeconomic data.</a>



The S&amp;P 500 index stands at 6,118 points at midday trading in New York, not far from the all-time high of 6,128 points reached last Friday.



The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43390001/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-as-predicted-consumer-spending-jumps-at-fastest-pace-in-9-months">came in line with expectations in December</a>, easing market participants&#8217; concerns over interest rates. Fed futures continue to reflect expectations for two rate cuts by the end of the year.



Meanwhile, personal spending posted a robust 0.7% increase in December, signaling strong consumer appetite in the final month of the year — a promising sign for corporate earnings.



The Magnificent Seven — as tracked by the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) – soared 1.6% on Friday, effectively erasing weekly losses after plunging as much as 3.1% on Monday due to the DeepSeek selloff.



Yet, within the elite group, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) remains 12% lower than last Friday's close, with Friday&#8217;s gains primarily driven by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)



The Dow Jones, flat on the day, attempted to break its all-time highs at the open but faced resistance from sellers. Sector-wise, tech leads the charge, while energy lags following mixed earnings results from oil giants Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).



Gold climbed above $2,800 per ounce, extending new records as demand for the ultimate safe-haven asset surges amid rising geopolitical and trade risks. This comes after President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday his plan to introduce 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1.



WTI crude oil prices were down 0.3% at $72.3 per barrel, potentially marking their second consecutive weekly decline.



Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) paused for a breather, holding steady at $104,800.



<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table style="overflow:auto; height: 90px; display: block;"><tbody><tr><td>Major Indices</td><td>Price</td><td>1-day % chg</td></tr><tr><td>• Nasdaq 100</td><td>21,814.96</td><td>1.4%</td></tr><tr><td>• S&amp;P 500</td><td>6,118.40</td><td>0.8%</td></tr><tr><td>• Russell 2000</td><td>2,315.94</td><td>0.4%</td></tr><tr><td>• Dow Jones</td><td>44,973.98</td><td>0.2%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:24 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:



<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $609.38.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged up by 0.1% to $449.30.</li>



<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.4% to $530.49.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $229.68.</li>



<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>



<ul>
<li>Stocks reacting to earning reports included: 
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), up 0.72%</li>



<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) up 0.80%</li>



<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) up 0.17% </li>



<li>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) up 2.11%, </li>



<li>PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) down 6.12%, </li>



<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) down 6.36%, </li>



<li>Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) up 5.52%, </li>



<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) down 16.5%,</li>



<li>LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) up 1.99%.</li>



<li>Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): down 1.31%</li>



<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): up 6.7%</li>



<li>Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): down 3.7%</li>



<li>Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>): down 4.5%</li>



<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>): down 0.8%</li>



<li>Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>): up 3.6%</li>



<li>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>): down 0.6%</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>



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Tech Stocks Rally, S&P 500 Flirts With Records, Gold Extends All-Time Highs: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Kyle Voigt maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $390 to $405.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $405

JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan reiterates LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $435 price target.

Reiteration

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on LPL Finl Hldgs, Maintains $435 Price Target

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $390 to $405.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $405

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $389 to $414.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $414