Staying Steady in Stormy Markets: Practical Risk Management and Stress-Testing for Volatile Times
Market ups and downs are a normal part of investing. While they can be unsettling, the right risk management strategies can help you keep your portfolio steady through unpredictable times.
Sep 8, 2025 · 3 min
Markets React to Weak Jobs Data with Rate Cut Bets, Stocks Slip, Bonds Rally
Markets reversed early gains Friday as a significantly weaker-than-expected jobs report reignited concerns about economic slowing.
Sep 5, 2025 · 3 min
Be the Sharpest Dressed at Live at the Garden—ZZ Top Rocks Memphis Tomorrow Night!
Sep 5, 2025 · 2 min
August 2025 Jobs Report: Slowing Employment Growth Raises Concerns for Consumers and Markets
The August 2025 U.S. jobs report paints a picture of a labor market in flux, with ongoing challenges but also hints of resilience.
Sep 5, 2025 · 3 min
Markets Rally to Record as Jobs Slowdown Fuels Rate Cut Hopes
Markets surged Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh all-time high ahead of Friday’s pivotal jobs report.
Sep 4, 2025 · 3 min
Markets Rebound as Weak Labor Data Reinforces Fed Cut Expectations
Stocks and bonds moved higher Wednesday as soft labor market data raised confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September.
Sep 3, 2025 · 3 min
ZZ Top to Rock Memphis at Live at the Garden
Memphis music fans, get ready for an unforgettable end to summer! ZZ Top—the legendary Southern rockers and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers—are bringing their signature Texas blues to the 2025 Live at the Garden concert series.
Sep 3, 2025 · 2 min
Slower Economic Growth: What It Means for Investors in 2025
Recent economic forecasts suggest slower growth ahead for both the United States and the global economy in 2025.
Sep 3, 2025 · 3 min
Markets Slip to Start September as Yields Rise, Tech Lags
Stocks began the month under pressure, dragged lower by rising Treasury yields, renewed tariff uncertainty, and a flood of corporate debt issuance.
Sep 2, 2025 · 3 min
Maximizing Your Roth IRA for Wealth and Retirement
Since its introduction in the late 1990s, the Roth IRA has become a popular way for individuals to build a secure financial future.
Aug 27, 2025 · 5 min
U.S. Durable Goods Orders Drop While Consumer Confidence Slips: Economic Caution Grows
Today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, two key economic indicators offered fresh insights into the health of the U.S. economy. The Commerce Department released new data on Durable Goods Orders for July, while the Conference Board published the latest Consumer Confidence Index for August.
Aug 26, 2025 · 3 min
Greater Memphis Chamber award signals new era for city
When the Greater Memphis Chamber was named 2025 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) last month, it marked more than just an organizational achievement. It signaled a fundamental shift in Memphis’ trajectory and validated what many of us have known for years: Memphis is creating a culture of winning.
Aug 22, 2025 · 6 min
Economic Reports: Philadelphia Fed Index & Leading Economic Indicators
Today, two major economic reports offer a mixed—but telling—snapshot of the U.S. economy’s current state and future direction.
Aug 21, 2025 · 2 min
Market Swings Highlight Importance of Diversification
With markets experiencing dramatic ups and downs in recent years, the importance of diversification has never been clearer for both individual and institutional investors.
Aug 20, 2025 · 2 min
September Rate Cut Still Uncertain
Later this week, central bank officials will gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for their annual conference.
Aug 19, 2025 · 2 min
Inflation Surges Again as US Trade War and Tariffs Drive Up Costs
New government data for July shows inflation is heating up again in the United States. The main culprit?
Aug 15, 2025 · 3 min
Economic Reports: PPI & Jobless Claims
As summer winds down, all eyes are on two key economic indicators: the Producer Price Index (PPI) and jobless claims.
Aug 14, 2025 · 3 min
Inflation Report 2025: How Consumers Are Coping With Higher Living Costs
2025 has been a turbulent year, with inflation continuing to affect people’s daily lives and shifting the global political and economic landscape.
Aug 14, 2025 · 4 min
Economic Reports: Small Business Optimism and New Business Formation
Small business owners felt a bit more upbeat in July. Many reported seeing better business conditions and felt more confident about growing their companies.
Aug 13, 2025 · 3 min
Back-to-School Budgeting: Stress-Free Family Finance
Have you noticed that back-to-school shopping seems to start earlier every year here in the Memphis Midsouth?
Aug 13, 2025 · 4 min
Darius Rucker Set to Headline Live at the Garden
Darius Rucker, the Grammy-winning country star and former Hootie & the Blowfish frontman, is set to headline Radians Amphitheater for the 2025 Live at the Garden concert series.
Aug 11, 2025 · 2 min
Inflation’s Bite: Protecting Your Cash and Savings
Have you felt like your money just doesn’t go as far as it used to? If you’ve watched the price of groceries, gas, and everyday essentials climb, you’re not imagining it.
Aug 11, 2025 · 4 min
How New U.S. Tariffs Will Affect Your Wallet
The newest round of U.S. tariffs, which began in August 2025, is affecting the prices of many consumer goods.
Aug 8, 2025 · 3 min
Rethink Your Risk Tolerance: Time for an Honest Portfolio Check-Up
Lately, market ups and downs have many investors asking themselves an important question: Does my portfolio align with my personal risk tolerance?
Aug 8, 2025 · 3 min
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