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Long-standing utility may perform well in long term
Dear Mr. Berko: I want to make a long-term investment in some water utility stocks. What do you think of The York Water Co., which has been doing business in […]
Duke Energy money market fund isn鈥檛 like others
Dear Mr. Berko: I have too much money sitting in my money market account. It earns practically nothing. I need more income, and at this point, I’m not comfortable […]
No recommendation for unscrupulous bank
Dear Mr. Berko: In April 2009, I bought 200 shares, at $32, of JPMorgan Chase, one of the biggest and most profitable banks in the United States. I’ve read your […]
Pocket a profit, and sell shares of GM
Dear Mr. Berko: I own 1,000 shares of General Motors, which I bought at $33 when it came public after emerging from bankruptcy. I bought the shares because a close […]
Obamacare forces portfolio liquidation
Dear Mr. Berko: Our daughter just lost her $26,000-a-year job because she wouldn’t cover her tattoos. Now our son-in-law, who works for the school system in Lafayette, Ind., has had […]
Buffalo Wild Wing shares continue to soar
Dear Mr. Berko: I bought 75 shares of Buffalo Wild Wings late last year at $81 after spending $103 on wings and beer at one of its restaurants on a […]
Cooked government numbers make TIPS a rip-off
Any recommendation of Treasury inflation-protected securities as an investment, or TIPS, misses the mark by a wide margin.
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
