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AI Trade Stumbles as Tech Selloff Ripples Across Global Markets

Stocks pulled back sharply Tuesday as investors reassessed whether the market’s AI-driven rally has run too far, too fast.

Tech Weakness Pulls Stocks Lower

Stocks finished mixed Monday as optimism around tentative U.S.-Iran progress and lower oil prices was outweighed by weakness in megacap technology and AI-linked names.

Risk Rally Returns as Iran Deal Cools Inflation Fears

Markets rebounded sharply on Thursday as investors welcomed an interim US-Iran peace deal that reopened the Strait of Hormuz and eased concerns about another energy-driven inflation shock.

Tax Considerations When Drawing From 401(k)s in Retirement.

At Duncan Williams Asset Management, we know traditional 401(k) withdrawals in retirement are generally taxed as ordinary income. When and how you draw from these accounts can significantly affect both your lifetime tax bill and the net income you actually spend.

Reassessing Your “Retirement Paycheck” Annually

At Duncan Williams Asset Management, we understand that life rarely stays the same, especially in retirement. That’s why we encourage you to take a fresh look at your “retirement paycheck” every year—particularly if your 401(k) is a main source of income. 

Tech Pullback Interrupts Rally

US equities were mixed on Tuesday as leadership rotated away from technology and into more cyclical areas. A sharp pullback in chipmakers weighed on the broader market and pushed the Nasdaq 100 down about 2%, while the Dow extended its run of record highs.

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