FOR MEMPHIS: Good News From Memphis - Good News For Memphis June 16, 2026

The Chamber’s Mid-Year Chairman’s Forum was a blast! Thanks for coming out to the Guest House at Graceland last Tuesday.

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Iran Deal Hits Oil and Lifts Risk Assets

Personal Investor

June 15, 2026

Markets rallied sharply Monday as investors embraced a broad risk-on move after the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement, easing fears around energy disruption and inflation.

Risk Appetite Returns on Iran Deal Hopes and SpaceX IPO

Personal Investor

June 12, 2026

Markets finished the week on a stronger footing as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace agreement pushed oil prices lower and helped lift equities.

Global Conflict, Local Consequences: How Higher Energy Costs Are Affecting the Mid-South

Personal Investor

June 11, 2026

For much of the past two years, investors have watched inflation gradually move lower from its post-pandemic highs. However, recent economic data suggests inflation pressures are reemerging, driven in large part by rising energy costs linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

Oil Shock and AI Profit-Taking Drag Stocks Lower

Personal Investor

June 10, 2026

Stocks finished sharply lower Wednesday as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher and revived concerns that energy-driven inflation could complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

FOR MEMPHIS: Good News From Memphis - Good News For Memphis June 9, 2026

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June 9, 2026

Who’s been sharing the good news FOR MEMPHIS? So many of you have, and I want to thank you.

Tech Rotation Knocks Nasdaq as Broader Market Holds Up

Personal Investor

June 9, 2026

Stocks finished mixed Tuesday as investors rotated out of high-flying technology and semiconductor shares and into broader areas of the market tied to improving growth prospects.