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Schaffor Clawson joins Wells Fargo
FINANCE Schaffor Clawson has joined the Portland office of Wells Fargo Advisors as its branch manager. He leads a group of 59 team members in the office on the 18th […]
OP-ED: A company with no sales or earnings? Don’t buy it
Dear Mr. Berko: In January 2014, my adviser had me buy 50 shares of Intercept Pharmaceuticals at $476, and it fell to $305 in February. In March, it began to […]
OP-ED: Amazon.com stock still priced too high
Dear Mr. Berko: I have been watching Amazon.com Inc. for almost a year and have seen its stock price drop from over $408 last year all the way down to […]
OP-ED: Bull market climbing a wall of worry
U. S. equity markets rose over the course of 2014 as the U.S. economy continued to strengthen. In December the Dow was flat, the S&P was down 0.4 percent, and […]
OP-ED: Look at medical stocks for healthy returns
Dear Mr. Berko: Our first grandchild was born several weeks ago, and we’re thrilled. We want to invest $30,000 for his future in some stocks that he can keep forever […]
OP-ED: This slimming giant has long-term potential
Dear Mr. Berko: You once recommended General Electric at $25. I didn’t buy the stock, because the company was so big that it reminded me of the Pentagon. Would you […]
OP-ED: Seeking an investment to pay for a ‘special journey’
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a 79-year-old healthy widower. I’m a retired high-school teacher with wonderful memories, and I still keep in touch with some of my ex-students. I recently sold […]
OP-ED: The magical third year of a presidency
Dear Mr. Berko: Please explain what happens to the market during the third year of a president’s term in office. The market is supposed to be up the third year, […]
OP-ED: Would you like fries with that?
Dear Mr. Berko: My 16-year-old son has saved up over $6,000 in the past two years from part-time jobs and wants to invest this money. He has done some research […]
Columbia Credit Union hires Art Newby
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union recently hired Art Newby as senior vice president and chief information officer. He has 35 years of industry experience, most recently as a chief technology officer […]
OnPoint promotes Denise Ingebretson-Tetz
FINANCE OnPoint Community Credit Union recently promoted Denise Ingebretson-Tetz, naming her manager of the Sellwood branch at 8085 S.E. 13th Ave. in Portland. She is responsible for all daily operations […]
OP-ED: Tough times for the Avon Lady
Dear Mr. Berko: I’ve been using Avon’s soaps, skin care lotions and fragrances almost forever, and my neighbors and I believe that the company’s products are just as good or […]
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
