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Stocks edge higher as yields retreat; healthcare leads while chips lag

Personal Investor

August 19, 2026

A pullback in Treasury yields helped U.S. equities snap a three‑day dip, though early strength faded into the close.

Staying the Course: What a Fiduciary Process Looks Like When Markets Get Choppy

Retirement

August 19, 2026

Market volatility can make a retirement plan feel urgent even when no feature of the plan has changed. For a business owner or plan sponsor, the pressure may come through employee questions, unsettling headlines, and reports that look very different from the prior quarter.

Stocks slip as oil stays firm and long yields push higher; tech leads the retreat

Personal Investor

August 18, 2026

U.S. stocks finished lower—pressure heaviest on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq while the Dow edged down—as crude stayed elevated and long‑end Treasury yields hovered near cycle highs amid a stalled U.S.–Iran truce; softer housing data added to the caution.

FOR MEMPHIS: GOOD NEWS FROM MEMPHIS - GOOD NEWS FOR MEMPHIS AUGUST 17, 2026

News

August 18, 2026

August in Memphis is a great time! It may be hot, but we still show up. From the FedEx St. Jude Championship to Elvis Week, there is a lot of good news flowing through the city.

Stocks slip as oil and yields rise; early chip strength fails to provide support

Personal Investor

August 17, 2026

U.S. equities eased after last week’s highs, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing lower as early gains in AI-linked semis couldn’t overcome a rebound in oil, firmer Treasury yields, and renewed Middle East jitters.

Stocks slip from records as weak spending data and an oil bounce check the rally

Personal Investor

August 14, 2026

U.S. equities eased after the bell as a surprisingly soft July retail-sales report and a dip in consumer sentiment tested the recent risk-on tone.

Revisiting Your Investment Policy Statement Before You React to Market Swings

Recent Blog Posts

Stocks edge higher as yields retreat; healthcare leads while chips lag

Staying the Course: What a Fiduciary Process Looks Like When Markets Get Choppy

Stocks slip as oil stays firm and long yields push higher; tech leads the retreat

FOR MEMPHIS: GOOD NEWS FROM MEMPHIS - GOOD NEWS FOR MEMPHIS AUGUST 17, 2026

Stocks slip as oil and yields rise; early chip strength fails to provide support

Stocks slip from records as weak spending data and an oil bounce check the rally

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