Medical Office Trends Report Finds Sales Momentum Slowed Despite Strong Demand
The CBRE report suggests difficulty changing medical offices and inability to adapt to remote work are behind the lag.
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Office Spaced
As more employees than ever work from home as a result of Covid-19, one CEO explains how her company thrives in an all-virtual environment.
Arnerich Massena Forecasts Investment Trends of 2018
Portland-based investment firm Arnerich Massena, an independent investment advisory firm specializing in private wealth management, endowment & foundation, retirement plan consulting services, and impact investing strategies, takes a look into 2018 to prognosticate some of the cultural changes that may affect the investment environment next year. The firm’s forecasts are not investment recommendations, but provide a … Read more
Two sides of the coin
There are many ways to look at economic trends. Each month, analysts at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management share how global economic data and market trends are viewed here in Oregon.
The Demise of the Consumer Has Been Overly Exaggerated
Earlier this month, several major retailers reported tough earnings. A common metric in the retail industry is Same-Store Sales (SSS), which measures the growth of the average store for a retailer. This metric standardizes industry data so it isn’t skewed by acquisitions, divestiture, etc. When three major U.S. retailers reported in May, SSS were very disappointing.