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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 […]
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 […]
OP-ED: Looking for investments in Scandinavia
Dear Mr. Berko: My new broker recommended Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish exchange-traded funds for me, which I have listed here. What can you tell me about investing in those countries? […]
OP-ED: Smokin’ stock is unlikely to cool off
Dear Mr. Berko: Several places in New York and New Jersey have increased the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21, which is expected to sharply reduce smoking by […]
OP-ED: Contain those hopes for retailer’s stock
Dear Mr. Berko: I recently spent $390 at The Container Store in Tampa, Florida. They have some great kitchen and bath shelving. It’s very expensive but well-made and practical. The […]
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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
