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Top Three Things You’ll Gain with a Master’s in Finance

Top Three Things You’ll Gain with a Master’s in Finance

Do you aspire to work in commercial or corporate banking, real estate, financial planning or investment services? A master’s degree in finance is an advantageous step toward your career goals. Of course, it's no guarantee of future success, but it will definitely give...

West Coast port strike impacting Colorado

West Coast port strike impacting Colorado

The West Coast port strike by the Longshoreman's union is having an impact here in Colorado. At Timbuk Toys in Denver, some holiday deliveries were delayed because port workers refused to unload cargo from ships.   Among the items slow to arrive, a scooter-like toy...

If immigrants win under Obama order, does someone have to lose?

If immigrants win under Obama order, does someone have to lose?

This article appeared in the Miami Herald and 32 other newspapers. While most economists agree that Americans benefit from the contributions of immigrants, not all Americans appear to be affected equally. And some might be harmed. So in heartland cities such as Fort...

Could immigrants be key to Detroit’s rejuvenation?

Could immigrants be key to Detroit’s rejuvenation?

On Thursday, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder asked the federal government to set aside 50,000 work visas for skilled immigrants willing to come to Detroit and stay for five years. The Republican governor has routinely touted immigration as a powerful potential force for...

Study: Pot Entrepreneurs Adding Millions To State Economy

Study: Pot Entrepreneurs Adding Millions To State Economy

Colorado is the new frontier for cannabis production and sales, so much so that the state is drawing international attention. “Twice a month we’ll do some sort of international story,” said Tim Cullen, co-owner of two marijuana shops in Denver. On the day that CBS4...

Quadrupling of leather prices attributed to more demand, less supply

Quadrupling of leather prices attributed to more demand, less supply

Luxury products made with leather have become increasingly expensive as U.S. hide prices more than quadrupled over the past five years, with no signs of stopping. CCTV's Hendrik Sybrandy interviewed Daniels professor Ron Rizzuto on why leather has soared in price.

Top 10 colleges for a major in finance

Top 10 colleges for a major in finance

An undergraduate degree in finance opens up numerous opportunities for students, whether it be a job in business, government or non-profits, or a chance to pursue a graduate degree. Finance majors find jobs working for large or small organizations, or as independent...

Tumbling oil prices ripple across the globe

Tumbling oil prices ripple across the globe

The dramatic drop in global oil prices isn't only roiling the U.S energy market--oil-producing countries across the globe are also feeling the effects. In the Canadian province of Alberta, where much of the oil now flooding North America originates, energy companies...