Economists more optimistic about jobs, housing
U.S. economists are growing more optimistic about recovery in the job and housing markets.
SPJ names Oregon Business best publication
For the second year in a row, Oregon Business magazine has been named the best publication in its category by the Society of Professional Journalists of Oregon and SW Washington.
More men join women-dominated job fields
Over the last decade, men have increasingly joined job fields traditionally dominated by women.
Chinese company buys AMC
Chinese company Wanda signed a deal in Beijing to buy AMC, the second-largest theater chain in the U.S.
Recovery hasn’t arrived in Southern Oregon
Ten of 14 components used to measure Southern Oregon’s economic health declined, according to an index by the University of Oregon.
SolarWorld wins tariffs on Chinese products
The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to enact tariffs ranging from 31-250% on Chinese solar panels and cells.
Apple data centers go green
None of Apple’s three data centers, including the one being built in Prineville, will use power produced by coal.
HP to cut 25,000 jobs
Hewlett-Packard is considering cutting 8% of its workforce, or 25,000 jobs.
Facebook IPO has weak start
Shares of Facebook opened at $42.05 but quickly cooled.
Farmers fear short supply of pickers
Pacific Northwest fruit farmers worry there won’t be enough laborers to harvest this season’s crop.