Disclaimer: Stock prices are updated as of 10/3/16. The opinions stated in this article do not reflect the opinions of the Pitt Business Review and should not be taken as investment advice by a registered professional. When you wake up every morning and go out into the world, you often don’t think of the companies … Continue reading
Money plays a large role in society. I understand that starting any article with such an obvious statement is extremely generic. However, I feel like that statement isn’t said enough, especially considering that nowadays it is a very popular idea to use other people’s money. This is the layman’s term for leverage. Leverage in a … Continue reading
There is a small chance that Donald Trump will become the next President of the United States. “The Donald” really only appeals to a certain group of republicans. However, he is still the front runner for the nomination of one of the major political parties in the United States. Many wonder what his impact on … Continue reading
Alright we probably won’t die trying to reduce oil production. However it’s looking almost impossible to reach a solution in the near future. Markets are reeling from the decline in oil prices, and investors are definitely worried about the condition of the oil industry moving forward. Amid the bearish outlook, companies are laying off workers, … Continue reading
Investors in a public company want one thing, gains. Rising share prices, dividend payments, or maybe even a buyout by a larger company; whichever way it happens, investors seek gains. Most investors and fund managers make decisions based on the short-term outlook of a company. This obviously adds volatility to an already unpredictable market. Larry … Continue reading
The 2016 presidential election is upon us; well it’s still about a year away. However, the campaign trail is hot and candidates are doing everything they can to sway the minds of voters in their favor. As a 20 year old college student, this is the first election my peers and I can participate in. … Continue reading
The U.S. economy is in an extremely odd place. We are doing well; actually we are doing really well. Unemployment is currently 5.1% and the DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average) is around 17,000. Those numbers in 2009 were 10% and 6,600 respectively. Unemployment is halved and the stock market nearly tripled; what is the issue? … Continue reading
