Bankers say economic conditions mostly positive, as Beige Book shows
With a few exceptions, most local business sectors have remained stable or saw slightly improved conditions over the past several weeks.
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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October 2019
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Business St. Columba to expand, serve more in the community
St. Columba recently raised $2.5 million and will construct two new lodges that should be ready by next summer to meet a growing demand for groups wanting to book retreats there.
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Financial Services First Horizon unveils rebranded logo, signage
First Horizon National Corp. unveiled its new logo and building signage as part of a rebranding of all business units companywide.
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Business RVW Wealth opens Memphis office in Clark Tower
RVW Wealth brings data-driven approach to investment decisions for its clients.
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Financial Services Fed takes ‘wait and see’ approach after lowering interest rates again
Global market conditions weigh on Wednesday's decision and may impact further moves while U.S. economy remains strong, bankers say.
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Business International Paper beats EPS estimate for third quarter
International Paper Co. reported earnings of $1.09 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2019, beating the Zacks consensus estimate by 9%.
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November 2019
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Business Industry changes, technology investments spur First Horizon, IberiaBank merger
First Horizon National Corp. and IberiaBank have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger.
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Financial Services Allen Paine celebrates milestone with First Horizon
Allen Paine has seen a lot in his 50 years with First Horizon, and provides some insight on why younger generations don't tend to stay as long with the same company.
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Financial Services FHN enters new markets, sees smooth transition of new SunTrust branches
First Horizon doesn't see addition of 30 SunTrust branches as a distraction to Iberiabank merger.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis nonprofit founder nationally recognized by L’Oréal Paris
The public can vote on one of the 10 finalists through Friday, Nov. 15, at WomenofWorth.com.
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Business Orion expanding in Little Rock, multiple projects planned in Memphis
Orion plans two to three new branches in the Little Rock area and is replacing or redesigning three branches in the Memphis market as it considers other new markets.
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Health Care Soles4Souls provides shoes, foot care to the homeless
The service and distribution of donated shoes can help some people find employment.
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December 2019
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Financial Services Local banks investing in technology for the future
Customers will expect easier, more convenient ways to bank as time goes on, making it imperative for banks to invest in technology.
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Financial Services 23 banks headquartered in Memphis MSA saw improved ROAA in Q3
Lower interest-rate environment putting pressure on banks' net interest margin, Federal Reserve official notes.
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Financial Services Renasant rises through ranks, First Horizon and Regions remain on top
Renasant jumps two spots in deposit market share in the Memphis MSA as smaller banks take share from the large regional and national banks.
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Financial Services Economic uncertainty keeping lid on growth, latest Beige Book shows
Recent interest rate cuts haven't created the surge in economic activity many were hoping for, but local sources don't see further cuts anytime soon.
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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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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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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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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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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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January 2020
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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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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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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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Education 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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