COVID-19 affects stock market, mortgage refis
Consumers may think mortgage interest rates have fallen in line with Federal Reserve rate cuts, but there are other factors contributing to mortgage rates.
Christin Yates
Freelance Reporter
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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March 2020
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Business Updated: Weather affected AutoZone Q2 results, coronavirus could hurt sales
President and CEO Bill Rhodes cites mild winter in portions of the U.S. for sales that fell short of consensus estimates.
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February 2020
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Business Agtech companies get five minutes to impress at Demo Day
This summer, these companies will participate in field trials through the AgLaunch Farmer Network to gain invaluable feedback from farmers.
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Financial Services Local wealth managers weigh in on stock market tumble
At least one wealth manager says the markets could see another 10% drop, but volatility is something investors should expect and endure.
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Financial Services ServiceMaster revenues increased 9% in 2019
An increase in claims for termite damage in ServiceMaster's Terminix brand affected fourth-quarter net income.
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Business Five agtech companies to showcase innovative technologies at demo day
The participating companies were selected at the Row Crop Challenge at the Farm Journal AgTech Expo and have completed the AgLaunch365 accelerator program.
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Business Memphis business leaders share advice, challenges for success
Scrutiny and challenges come with being a woman in a leadership role, but should be embraced, three Memphis businesswomen tell a seminar audience.
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Spirit of Memphis Rhodes grads’ website gives students leg up on employment opportunities
The company’s goal is to have 50,000 students signed up this year and 750 to 1,000 businesses. The business side launches on Feb. 6.
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Business What the Animal Services chief, TV anchor and master distiller have in common
“You have to get over the fact that sometimes people are going to assign certain characteristics to you as a woman that they wouldn’t say about a man,” said Alexis Pugh, Memphis Animal Services director.
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January 2020
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Business International Paper cites debt reduction, shareholder returns in 2019 report
The company returned $1.3 billion to shareholders in the year ended Dec. 31, 2019, and reduced its debt by $1 billion.
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Financial Services What the Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade merger means for Memphis
“The three main providers are going to be down to two, and Schwab will have the majority of that marketplace," noted one local expert.
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Business AAF Memphis recognizes Ehrlich’s advertising career
Jerry Ehrlich joins the ranks of the most prominent advertising executives who have influenced Memphis clients and the community for decades.
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Spirit of Memphis Vescovo to receive honor at 40th Annual AWA banquet
Megan Lane with Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh also will be installed as the 2020 president of the Association of Women Attorneys.
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Financial Services ‘Healthy economy,’ ‘aggressive’ approach fuel Pinnacle’s growth
Full-year net earnings per diluted common share rose 13% and the company's CEO says high single-digit or double-digit loan growth is "achievable" in 2020.
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Financial Services New Pinnacle president eager to continue growth in Memphis
Adding Phillip May to Pinnacle's team in Memphis could mean more bankers and growth in the future.
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Financial Services First Horizon focused on becoming ‘larger company’ following strong Q4
Full-year adjusted earnings per share rises 17.7% as First Horizon realizes benefits from its 2017 acquisition of Capital Bank and looks forward to integrating its merger of equals with Iberiabank.
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Business Students step up for shoe design contest
Three-day competition will give participants a look inside the design industry while learning about teamwork and giving to charitable causes.
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Business Jernigan Capital internalizes adviser group, Dean Jernigan to retire
Dean Jernigan founded Storage USA in Memphis in 1984 before selling it and now will become a consultant for his latest self-storage company that bears his name.
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City of Memphis Priscilla Presley, Jerry Schilling recount stories on Elvis’ 85th birthday
Hundreds of fans visited Graceland to celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll's birthday, a celebration that will continue with events through Friday, Jan. 11.
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Financial Services Phillip May returns; named Pinnacle’s Memphis market president
Former Metropolitan Bank CEO Phillip May comes out of consulting to take post as Memphis president of Pinnacle Financial Partners.
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December 2019
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Financial Services First Horizon caps busy year at New York Stock Exchange
Expansion in eastern U.S., integration of Iberiabank merger will be in focus when First Horizon National Corp. kicks off 2020.
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Financial Services Moore focused on integration as new regional president of Truist
With a combined 3,000 branches, Truist becomes a dominant bank in the Southeast that also has branches in the Midwest, Northeast and Texas.
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Business Local fashion designers to be showcased Saturday
The annual WinterArts showcase, presented by the ArtWorks Foundation, is open daily through Christmas Eve.
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Business AutoZone beats estimates in first quarter of fiscal year
AutoZone beats on revenue, earnings estimates in first quarter, plans to 70 to 90 hub or megahub stores over the next several years, CEO says.
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Real Estate Local Realtors say Memphis could outperform 2020 housing forecast
Memphis brokers believe Memphis housing market could surpass the tepid 2020 sales forecast by Realtor.com, which also projects home prices locally to rise 3% year over year.
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