Week’s Best: LPL to Buy Commonwealth - MarketWatch
1. LPL Financial to acquire Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7 billion. 2. Deal boosts LPL's assets to $285 billion, enhancing its market position. 3. Acquisition may lead to Fidelity losing a significant client. 4. Bank stocks fell sharply amid concerns over tariffs and economic impact. 5. Gold and silver are performing relatively well against other investments.