After more than three years as a Denver Post business writer, the Denver Business Examiner joined Linhart Public Relations. A graduate of CU, Will Shanley knows what makes Colorado businesses tick and is ready to let his readers in on the scoop.
Java junkies will probably notice a change next time they stop by Starbucks: a new cup. The world’s largest coffee purveyor has introduced a new cup to help launch its mellower bean – Pike Place Roast. The change, while temporary, might be a shock for loyal Starbucks drinkers accustomed to the easy-on-the-eyes green cups. The new cups feature a twin-tailed mermaid and plain brown lettering. I don’t really like the look, but if Starbuck’s goal is to generate some buzz and some earned media, then mission accomplished. Topics:
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Two financial heavyweights, Warren Buffett and Alan Greenspan, recently weighed in on the health of the U.S. economy. Buffett, the legendary value investor who ranks among the world's richest people, says the U.S. is already in a recession,... Read More Topics:
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Berkshire Hathaway
Despite the U.S. dollar's recent fall, I have been optimistic about the greenback heading into the summer. My hunch has been that the dollar had reached a bottom and that it would rise in value as other central... Read More Topics:
Euro ,
U.S. dollar ,
inflation ,
GDP
I visit Yahoo's website multiple times each day. I check e-mail, stock quotes and read the latest news headlines. But what I rarely do is use the company's Internet search function. For that I zip over to Google, which is by far the Internet's top search... Read More Topics:
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Thousands of taxpayers this week will begin receiving checks of $600 or more as part of the economic stimulus package approved by the federal government. The checks are intended to spur the economy by providing consumers with a little extra... Read More Topics:
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taxpayers ,
economy ,
stimulus
Level 3, the Broomfield-based Internet network provider, has struggled mightily in recent years. Once a Wall Street darling, the company's shares have plunged amid massive losses.But the company's earning's report today could signal a turning point.... Read More
The housing market is cratering and the nation's largest investment banks are getting whacked. All told, the world's largest banks and securities firms have reported $247.6 billion in write-downs since the start of 2007, according to a recent Bloomberg... Read More
Local luminaries, journalists and corporate-types came out in droves last night to hear Tim Russert, the venerable TV man and host of "Meet the Press." A gifted public speaker, Russert drew big laughs and a standing ovation from the 755... Read More
For savvy investors, the recent economic turmoil has put a variety of stocks on sale. One local example worth looking at is Qwest, which has fallen from a 52-week high of $10.45 to less than $5 a share. The interesting statistic:... Read More Topics:
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AT&T ,
Verizon ,
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