Running into the Kicker
Fresh from Wall Street, state economist Carl Riccadonna says he’ll work to bring Oregon’s revenue forecasts in line with reality.
Economy and Finance
Intel Ousted From Dow Jones By Rival Nvidia
The struggling Oregon-based microprocessor manufacturer ends a 25-year run on the prominent stock market index.
Wells Fargo To Close Portland, Hillsboro, Salem Offices
The financial institution will consolidate business operations across 13 metro areas.
Exit Interview: Economist Josh Lehner
Lehner, known for making economics digestible to the masses, leaves the Office of the State Economist after 16 years.
Report: Continued Shipping at Terminal 6 Would Cost Public Millions
A financial forecast prepared for Gov. Kotek says container service is feasible but costly.
Fred Meyer Workers Vote to Strike
Portland-area union members allege workplace violations, rescind their endorsement of a planned Albertson’s-Kroger merger.
Right-wing Investor Buys Nike Stake
Bill Ackman’s investment firm buys $229M worth of stock in the ailing apparel brand. He last held company stock in 2017.
Fortunes Shifting in Wealth Management
Industry consolidation, shifting customer needs have altered the landscape.
Oregon Freight Forwarding Company Hit with Serious Penalty
USGoBuy was found out of compliance with export control law for shipping rifle scopes and other items to countries considered national security threats.
Sixth Straight ‘Kicker’ Rebate Could Go to Taxpayers in 2026
State economists put odds of $582 million refund at ‘50-50’