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How to deal with the next recession
One of the foremost economic forecasters, the Economic Cycle Research Institute, recently predicted that 鈥渁 recession (defined as two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product) is on the way […]
3 common investing pitfalls to avoid
It鈥檚 easy to get caught up in worries over the European debt crisis, massive government spending, high unemployment and weak economic activity. Many investors today are tempted to go to […]
5 percent may be possible with dividends
When the financial crisis hit, many retirees put most of their money into short-term bond instruments or savings accounts. While capital was preserved, little income was generated. This, in turn, […]
Unloved, large-cap stocks are poised for growth
For the last 15 years, large cap stocks have been out of favor. Many top blue-chip companies once commanded premiums above the market multiples, but now many of them trade […]
The $2 trillion corporate cash hoard
Since the onset of the financial crisis, corporations have been preserving cash to ensure their survival. Now, more than two years later, corporate giants have built a war chest of […]
Expand your portfolio overseas to find potential growth
Investors looking for potential growth opportunities over the next five years need look no further than China, India and other emerging economies. Their consumption levels are expected to climb rapidly […]
Consider hard assets to diversify your portfolio
Investors mulling over how to rebuild their portfolios after the financial crisis may want to consider adding a hard asset component to provide diversification while also taking advantage of macro-economic […]
How to navigate a secular bear market
Ten years is a long time to endure a flat or declining stock market. Can investors stomach a few more years of turmoil before the next bull market begins? They […]
Now may be the time to fix your bond portfolio
Investors poured $409 billion into bond investments in the 12 months ending in March 2010, according to the Investment Company Institute. In my opinion, the problem with this strategy is […]
How to reduce the risk of a concentrated stock position
One of the most difficult dilemmas high-net-worth investors face is how to deal with a concentrated stock position. If a company’s prospects are deteriorating, I believe the answer is simple: […]
Rising dividends deserve a closer look
Editor’s Note: “Building Wealth,” a new column in the Daily Journal of Commerce, will offer a closer look at investment strategies. Since the advent of cable business news some 25 […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
