Records Hold as Markets Look Through Middle East Risk
US equities eked out fresh records as investors looked past another wave of Middle East headlines and leaned into the view that the conflict may stay contained enough to avoid a deeper hit to growth, earnings, and energy flows.
Apr 16, 2026 · 3 min
Record highs as peace hopes and earnings revive risk appetite
US stocks pushed to fresh records on Wednesday as investors leaned into the view that Middle East tensions may be moving toward de-escalation and that early earnings results are reinforcing confidence in corporate resilience.
Apr 15, 2026 · 2 min
S&P 500 Climbs Toward Record as Iran De-escalation Hopes Lift Risk Appetite
US stocks rallied again on Tuesday as easing fears around the Iran conflict, lower oil prices, and softer-than-expected wholesale inflation reinforced the market’s recovery tone.
Apr 15, 2026 · 2 min
FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis - Good News for Memphis, April 14, 2026
I know these emails only hit your inbox once a week, but that doesn’t mean you can only share good news on Tuesdays. Share the good news every single day. In a city like ours, something new and something that sheds light on the positives pops up daily. So share it. Share it with your friends. Share it with your family, your coworkers, your neighbors. Share it with me
Apr 14, 2026 · 2 min
Avoid These Costly Backdoor Roth IRA Mistakes Before They Trigger a Surprise Tax Bill
A backdoor Roth IRA is ideal for high-income clients to build tax-free retirement savings, but small mistakes—such as overlooking old IRAs, losing paperwork, or missing contributions—can trigger unexpected taxes.
Apr 14, 2026 · 6 min
Geopolitics Drives Risk Rally as Oil Volatility Persists
Markets staged a strong relief rally, with equities erasing year-to-date losses as investors leaned into hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations despite escalating military tensions, including a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 13, 2026 · 2 min
S&P 500 Extends Streak as Ceasefire Hopes Steady Markets
Stocks finished higher for a seventh straight session as investors looked past early weakness and focused on signs that the US-Iran ceasefire may hold, with additional support from news that Israel agreed to direct talks with Lebanon.
Apr 9, 2026 · 3 min
RETIREMENT PLANNING: The Two Paths to Tax-Free Retirement Money
The Two Paths to Tax-Free Retirement Money A client’s question sparked a deeper conversation about retirement strategies, income limits, and a tricky tax rule that often catches people by surprise.
Apr 9, 2026 · 10 min
Ceasefire Relief Sparks Risk Rally as Oil Plunges
Markets staged a broad relief rally after a surprise US-Iran ceasefire eased fears of a prolonged energy shock, driving a sharp drop in oil prices and reigniting risk appetite.
Apr 8, 2026 · 2 min
Markets Rebound Late as Ceasefire Hopes Offset War Fears
Markets staged a late-session recovery after early losses as optimism around potential diplomatic progress in the Middle East eased risk sentiment.
Apr 7, 2026 · 2 min
FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis - Good News for Memphis, April 7, 2026
People say things about our city all the time. Sometimes they’re good and sometimes not so much. But one thing I love about Memphians is that when it’s time to stick up for our city, we do it. Memphis isn’t perfect, and we recognize that too, but the passion for the city runs deep, and it shows.
Apr 7, 2026 · 2 min
Oil Surge and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Volatile but Resilient Markets
Markets navigated a volatile session dominated by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, pushing oil prices higher and driving intraday swings in equities.
Apr 6, 2026 · 2 min
Stocks Rebound as Oil Shock Dominates Market Narrative
Markets staged a late-session recovery to finish marginally higher despite a sharp spike in oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions.
Apr 2, 2026 · 2 min
When a Global Fuel Crisis Shows Up at a Memphis Gas Pump
On a gray Memphis morning, a driver notices regular unleaded is $3.44 a gallon—almost a dollar more than last month.
Apr 2, 2026 · 3 min
Coordinating Backdoor Roths With 401(k) Contributions
How 401(k) participation affects IRA deductibility and why some high income savers still consider backdoor Roths alongside workplace plans.
Apr 2, 2026 · 7 min
Stocks Rally on Ceasefire Hopes as Oil Pulls Back
Stocks extended their rebound for a second straight session as optimism around a potential de-escalation in the Middle East lifted risk appetite, while oil prices declined and the dollar weakened.
Apr 1, 2026 · 2 min
FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis - Good News for Memphis, March 31, 2026
Each week, I get more and more excited FOR MEMPHIS. Why? Because y’all keep sharing the good news of Memphis.
Mar 31, 2026 · 2 min
Stocks Rally on Ceasefire Hopes as Oil Pulls Back
Markets staged a sharp relief rally to close out a volatile quarter, driven by optimism that the US-Iran conflict may de-escalate.
Mar 31, 2026 · 2 min
Oil Shock Meets Fed Calm as Markets Stabilize
Markets remained under pressure but showed signs of stabilization as investors balanced geopolitical risks with a more measured Federal Reserve outlook.
Mar 30, 2026 · 2 min
Risk-Off Slide Continues as Geopolitics Rattle Markets
Markets sold off sharply to close the week, with equities extending their longest losing streak in years as escalating conflict involving Iran pushed oil prices higher and reignited inflation concerns.
Mar 27, 2026 · 2 min
Ceasefire Doubts Drives Oil Spike and Deepens Selloff
Markets extended their March volatility as escalating doubts over a US-Iran ceasefire pushed oil sharply higher and weighed broadly on risk assets.
Mar 26, 2026 · 2 min
Fuel, Fear, and the Family Budget: How a Distant War Is Hitting Memphis Wallets—and What You Can Do About It
Geopolitics isn’t just headline news or something for Wall Street traders to worry about anymore.
Mar 26, 2026 · 11 min
Mortgage Rates Hit 6.43%: What Higher Borrowing Costs Mean for Memphis Buyers and Investors.
US mortgage rates have climbed to a five-month high of 6.43% for the typical 30-year fixed loan.
Mar 25, 2026 · 5 min
Markets Climb as Ceasefire Hopes Offset Ongoing Conflict Uncertainty
Markets pushed higher in a volatile session as investors balanced optimism around potential US-Iran ceasefire talks against continued signs of escalation.
Mar 25, 2026 · 2 min
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