1. Amazon.com posted a 48% profit increase this week.  But what was the bad news that caused its stock to drop? A) eBay passed Amazon in sales for the first time B) Forecasted difficult holiday sales C) Their side investments were depleted during the market crisis D) They announced a […]

Steven Hall and Partners reports the equity share of CEO’s investment in their own company and the loss. CEO, company, Equity Loss Warren Buffet, Berkshire Hathaway:   -$9.6 Billion Larry Ellison, Oracle:    -$6.6 Billion Steve Ballmer, Microsoft:    -$4.8 Billion Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com:   -$4.2 Billion Rupert Murdoch, News. Corp.:   – $3.9 Billion

Guest Opinion, Portland The market crisis has created a wave of full-page and pull-color ads to hit national and local newspapers. Yesterday US Bank aimed for confidence when they placed a full-page ad in The Oregonian stating in large bold headlines “Bank Solid. Bank US Bank”. The ad further states […]

By Nike Kern, As traffic congestion and high fuel costs continue to become a hot topic though out our state, the use of roundabouts are beginning to be more widely discussed and implemented by city planners and traffic specialists. The innovative concept has once again found its way back into […]

By Mark G. Neil, Pres. Northwest Wealth Advisors Radio Host, Your Money & Your Life, KBNP AM 1410 It is during times like these that I am reminded of two observations on life and the markets. First in the context of life, our most worrisome times always happen at night.  […]

By Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting, A Seattle bank invited  me to speak to their clients, and afterward the bank did something different: they presented a panel of their clients to talk about how the downturn was affecting  them.  The best part was the tips presented by these business leaders.  […]

Test your knowledge on these seven questions 1. Which Oregon sports team was sold this week? 2. NIke has filed suit against which company for selling shoes similiar to Nike’s Shox. A) Addidas B) Wal-MArt C) Payless shoes D) Footlocker

From Mark Burles, Senior Vice President Ipsos Public Affairs As dramatic as recent events in financial markets have been, it’s worth taking a moment to look beyond the latest headlines to examine the implications our current crisis holds for the global economy. This crisis promises to finally force the unwinding […]

In response to Wells Fargo Business Survey showing a drop in business optimism, Oregon Biz Report decided to seek for solutions. Here is the question we asked; “Surveys show small business optimism is down in Oregon. What can be done to improve it?” “Optimism, or its archenemy pessimism, may be […]

Despite a great location along two highways, this Beaverton Burger King was suddenly closed in the past few weeks.  Next to it was an Azteca Restaurant which represents the largest Mexican chain in the Pacific Northwest.  The Azteca was sold and converted into a private family establishment.    Several blocks West […]