Oil Shock Knocks Stocks From Highs

Stocks finished lower Monday as a sharp rise in oil prices shifted investor focus from strong earnings momentum to geopolitical and inflation risk.

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Stocks Pause, Bonds Rally as Soft Retail Sales Reinforce Fed Cut Expectations

February 10, 2026

US equities paused after a strong run as weaker-than-expected December retail sales reinforced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year.

FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis, February 10, 2026

News

February 10, 2026

We’re excited to kick off the year by sharing something inspiring from one of our city’s strongest champions. Duncan Williams, Chairman of DWAM and the new Chairman of the Greater Memphis Chamber, has launched a weekly "For Memphis" email. His mission? To reshape how we talk about our city—not with spin, but by celebrating real, everyday wins.

2026 Financial Dashboard: Three Simple Metrics to Keep Your Money on Track

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February 9, 2026

Creating a straightforward financial dashboard for 2026 helps you focus on key numbers and avoid market distractions.

Tech Pushes S&P 500 Toward Record as Markets Brace for Key Economic Data

Personal Investor

February 9, 2026

US equities extended last week’s sharp rebound, with technology stocks powering the S&P 500 back toward record territory.

Markets Rebound Sharply as Dow Clears 50,000 on Aggressive Dip-Buying

Personal Investor

February 6, 2026

Markets staged a powerful rebound Friday, snapping a risk-off stretch as investors aggressively bought the dip in equities and crypto.

Wall Street Slide Deepens as AI, Software and Crypto Unwind Gains

Personal Investor

February 5, 2026

Wall Street’s selloff deepened as pressure on technology, AI-linked software, and crypto accelerated, with weak US labor data adding to concerns about stretched valuations and economic momentum.