PHOENIX (AP) – Computers help us decide what route to take to the grocery store, who to date, and what music to listen to. Why shouldn't they also decide how we invest?

Younger investors, particularly those born in the early 1980s to late 1990s known as millennials, are increasingly adopting apps and what are known as robo-advisers to make their retirement decisions for them. In the last year Betterment, Wealthfront, Acorns and others have brought in several billions of dollars in assets that used to be handled by traditional brokerages or wealth advisers.

2. Mind Over Data Captures Imagination With Touch Screens - Monday, May 19, 2014

Mind Over Data is one of those Memphis companies that tends to fly under the radar, even though its high-tech handiwork can be found across the country and easily touches the imagination of people who encounter it.

3. Cancer Research Center Awards Seed Grants - Wednesday, December 19, 2012

The West Clinic, Methodist Healthcare and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have initiated the dispersal of seed research grants to advance cancer research, education and care for patients in the Memphis area.

4. Scott Joins Methodist South as Chief Medical Officer - Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Dr. Howard Scott has been named chief medical officer at Methodist South Hospital. Before joining Methodist South, which is part of the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare system, Scott served as chief medical officer for West Kendall Baptist Hospital in Miami. He has also maintained an active private practice for 29 years.

5. $17M in Permit Applications Filed for Miller Creek Apts. - Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Miller Creek Apartments
Germantown, TN 38125

Permit Cost: $17.2 million (20 permits)

Permit Date: Applied May 2012

Owner: Miller Creek Residences LLC

6. Garrett to Head Adult Programs At Literacy Mid-South - Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Alfred Garrett has been promoted to director of adult programs at Literacy Mid-South. Previously the adult programs manager, Garrett’s new role will include establishing and maintaining program delivery policies, evaluating effectiveness and measuring outcomes for the nonprofit organization’s adult programs.

7. Gaining Momentum - Monday, March 7, 2011

The office leasing market in Memphis is gaining momentum in the first few months of this year, following a slow but steady 2010.

Last year, smaller users kept the market afloat. But in the past month, an influx of interest from large users has been a welcome – and pleasant – surprise for the market.

8. The West Clinic Ramps Up Clinical Trials - Monday, November 22, 2010

The West Clinic will be doing more early-stage clinical trials so its doctors can prescribe and test cancer drugs straight from the discovery lab.

The Memphis oncology practice is expanding its capabilities for Phase I trials, which will make potential new treatments available years before they come on the market.

9. ACORN Research Expands Access To New Drugs - Friday, June 18, 2010

ACORN Research LLC, a company that provides the scientific expertise and administrative support for oncology practices to participate in clinical drug trials, is in economic recovery mode.

10. West Clinic Recognized for Clinical Trial - Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The West Clinic is one of only 10 community oncology practices nationwide to receive a Clinical Trials Participation Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

The clinic received the award June 6 at ASCO’s annual meeting in Chicago.

11. Conway Brings Compassionate Nature, Diverse Interests To Memphis Area Legal Services - Thursday, November 12, 2009

Liz Conway has joined Memphis Area Legal Services Inc. as director of development. In that capacity, she will oversee MALS’ annual Access to Justice Campaign.

12. Luminetx Names Ogle New CFO - Thursday, August 28, 2008

After more than a year without a chief financial officer, Luminetx Corp. has named John Ogle to the position.

Ogle has more than 22 years experience in accounting and finance, most recently serving as CFO of Supportive Oncology Services Inc. (SOS) and Accelerated Community Oncology Research Network Inc. (ACORN), affiliates of The West Clinic.

13. ACORN Takes Step Forward In War on Cancer - Wednesday, August 13, 2008

A local research network with ties to The West Clinic has taken a step to ensure the best treatment methods are chosen for cancer patients who are treated in The West Clinic as well as other clinics affiliated with the network.

14. Research Model Seeks to Include More Minority Participants - Wednesday, March 19, 2008

A local research network has developed a research model designed to bridge the gap in health care to underserved communities, especially the black community.

Using the method, the 31 ACORN network clinics have more than doubled minority participation in clinical trials.