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May 2016

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Four fresh angles on Memorial Day coverage

Memorial Day is more than just backyard barbecue picnics—it’s about commemorating those who died while serving America. Here are four fresh business angles you can

The business profile reconsidered

It’s tempting, I’ll admit it – churning out the business profile. The itch surfaces on the occasional slow week, or the desire to diversify content and

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Better consumer finance reporting

Amid the rush to cover corporate earnings or the latest big acquisition, reporters often skip over consumer stories. But helping out the reader is a basic

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What is goodwill in accounting?

Accounting goodwill is often misunderstood Accounting goodwill is an asset shown on the balance sheet. It has a specific definition under generally accepted accounting principles

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Covering the marijuana industry

Ricardo Baca, editor of The Denver Post’s website The Cannabist; and Kevin Dale, executive editor of Arizona PBS’s Cronkite News, who directed pot coverage as

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Interpreting earnings announcements

Have You Noticed that Earnings and Stock Prices Often Don’t Move Together? It is common for public entities to announce positive earnings, growth in earnings

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Five tips: Deciphering business jargon

Sources really love their jargon—in spite of efforts among enterprising business reporters to persuade them otherwise—marketers and experts frequently refuse to speak plain English. This

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The business of the marijuana industry

Ricardo Baca, editor of The Denver Post’s website The Cannabist; and Kevin Dale, executive editor of Arizona PBS’s Cronkite News, who directed pot coverage as

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