Outsiders in the Art Market
By Damaris Colhoun January 27, 2015
The art world’s growing connection to finance capitalism makes it a subject that more business journalists should be paying attention to, and being outsider on the beat can help you cover it better.
Business journalism and politics – from Dublin to NYC and back
By Rob Norton March 7, 2014
Niamh Sweeney (MA, 2011) worked in the US as a reporter at TheStreet and Bloomberg, and as a correspondent for The Irish Times after graduating. Now she’s involved with trade and economics on the government side, as special adviser to Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister.
On launching VALERIE, a new online magazine
By Covering Business January 24, 2014
Daria Solovieva (MA, 2010) is co-founder and managing editor of VALERIE, a new magazine now online in its beta release. VALERIE’s mission is “to showcase the work of talented female writers, bloggers and photojournalists to bring our readers independent news, perspectives and innovative ideas from around the world.”
Stock Screen: The Case for the Online Brokerage
By Covering Business March 28, 2013
The market is rallying; investors are rushing into stocks funds; and you’re reading this online.
In Flight to Safety, Savers Take a New Risk
By Covering Business
A growing movement to abandon equities in favor of bonds could pose a threat to long-term returns.
In Italy, Optimism Over Obama’s Second Term
By Covering Business November 29, 2012
The re-election of Barack Obama could help Italy advance a pro-growth agenda.
Steady Gains in Retail Sales Hint at Broader Growth
By Covering Business October 19, 2012
Retail sales are up about 5% over last year. Here’s what it means for the economy.
Housing Market Strengthens, Clearing Hurdle to Recovery
By Covering Business
The Fed’s semi-monthly survey of local economic conditions suggests housing has turned a corner.
The Fast Fall of MF Global
By Covering Business June 4, 2012
In a matter of months, the brokerage went from a conservative company that mainly helped investors hedge risk to a firm whose secret, high-stakes investments led to the use of customer funds to cover a multibillion-dollar gamble.
What Martha Stewart Did Wrong
By Covering Business May 15, 2012
What the trial of America’s most notorious celebrity homemaker can teach us about insider trading.
How the AT&T-T-Mobile Merger Went Bust
By Covering Business April 30, 2012
Regulators struck down the deal for many reasons, but they all boiled down to one critical number.
Was Groupon Overvalued?
By Covering Business April 14, 2012
The social media company had an IPO to rival Google’s, but it has yet to end a year in the black.
Critics Warn Dodd-Frank May Bring New Risk
By Covering Business April 13, 2012
Two detractors says regulatory reform has done little to ensure the safety of the financial system.
An Energy Play With Potential Beneath the Surface
By Covering Business March 30, 2012
Cobalt has yet to turn a profit, but its shares have been rising on oil finds along the ocean floor.
Behind Ford’s Stellar Quarter, Extraordinary Accounting
By Covering Business March 15, 2012
A one-time adjustment lifted fourth-quarter results, but investors still have reason to cheer.
How the Fed Prevented Another Great Depression
By Covering Business
Transparency and swift, unconventional actions helped ease economic strain.
Two Stocks for the Social Media Boom
By Covering Business
Although they have different business models, LinkedIn and Rackspace are tied to social media.
Return to Zuccotti Park
By Covering Business
Occupy Wall Street was evicted from Zuccotti Park by New York City police at about 1 a.m. on Nov. 15. In this photo essay, Peter Vanham documents what happened to the group later that day.
A Large-Cap Tech With Room to Grow
By Covering Business
Cisco Systems is up 12% so far this year, and its presence in emerging markets may fuel more gains.
A Safe Stock in a Defensive Sector
By Covering Business
Even if the market heads south, generic drug maker Teva could continue to grow.
An Auto-Parts Stock to Ride the China Wave
By Covering Business
China Automotive Systems is growing. It’s also getting heavy support from the Chinese government.
Capturing Oil’s Surge With a Growth Stock
By Covering Business
Before crude’s latest jump, Energy XXI was expanding rapidly and building out capacity.
