Personal Investor

Resilient Jobs and AI Momentum Push Stocks to Records

Personal Investor
May 8, 2026

Stocks climbed to fresh records as investors leaned into signs that the U.S. economy remains resilient despite higher energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and a cautious Federal Reserve. 

Read more

Stocks Rally as War De-Escalation Hopes Lift Risk Appetite

Personal Investor
May 6, 2026

Global equities rallied to record highs as hopes grew that the US and Iran were nearing a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears around energy supply and inflation.

Read more

Stocks Hit Records as Middle East Tensions Ease

Personal Investor
May 5, 2026

Markets regained footing Tuesday as signs the U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains intact helped ease fears of a broader conflict and pushed investors back into risk assets.

Read more

Oil Shock Knocks Stocks From Highs

Personal Investor
May 4, 2026

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

Read more

Stocks Close April at Records as Growth and Earnings Offset Inflation Worries

Personal Investor
April 30, 2026

Stocks rallied to record highs to close out April, capping the strongest month for major indexes in years as investors focused on resilient economic growth, solid corporate earnings, and continued AI-driven investment.

Read more

Fed Split and Oil Shock Keep Markets on Edge

Personal Investor
April 29, 2026

Markets were mixed as investors digested a more divided Federal Reserve, rising Treasury yields, and escalating Middle East risks that pushed oil sharply higher.

Read more

Let's talk about your future.

Connect with a local Duncan Williams Asset Management advisor

Office

5350 Poplar Ave.
Suite 600
Memphis, TN 38119

Contact
info@dwassetmgmt.com
Thank you! Your message has been sent!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Lets Talk >