Tag: market volatility

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The Hardest Part of Retirement Planning Isn't Always the Math

Courtney Davis|August 26, 2026

By Scott E. Jones, BFA™, CPFA®, CRPC®, RFC®Retirement planning goes beyond numbers. Behavioral finance helps investors manage emotions and stay focused during market volatility.There is a moment that can happen in almost every long-term financial plan.

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Market Analysis

AI-Driven Chip Sell-Off Weighs on U.S. Markets as Investors Reassess Tech Valuations

Courtney Davis|July 16, 2026

U.S. financial markets closed lower on July 16, 2026, as a broad decline in semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks offset encouraging corporate earnings reports. The market movement reflected growing…