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Providing our readers with perspective, analysis, and deep-dive contextual insights on Utah-based monetary news, data, and information, as well as editorial commentary and opinion pieces.

In a Tragic Holiday Accident, A Utah Family Loses its Daughter and Father/Husband, While a Company Loses its President and CEO

In a Tragic Holiday Accident, A Utah Family Loses its Daughter and Father/Husband, While a Company Loses its President and CEO

The summary of the fatal accident is so absurd, it's hard to believe it actually happened in real life. And yet it did. According to the official announcement from the Utah Highway Patrol, "On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at approximately 12:49 pm, a tow truck carrying

CEO Pay: A Discussion (with a Twist)

Presuming all goes according to plan, ballots will be tallied sometime today to determine if Tesla shareholders agree that company founder and CEO, Elon Musk, should receive what is now the $56 billion payday the Board agreed to pay him back in 2018. It's worth noting that the

The Puzzling Tale of a $15.675 Million Reg D 506 Offering Designed to Create a "Wasatch Back" Addiction Treatment Business ... I Think.

The Puzzling Tale of a $15.675 Million Reg D 506 Offering Designed to Create a "Wasatch Back" Addiction Treatment Business ... I Think.

AUTHOR'S NOTE Before diving into this story, a bit of contextual flavor may be helpful for anyone who doesn't know me or my professional background. During my career, I have primarily worked with (or for) hundreds of firms, of all sizes, across multiple industries typically trying

Top 12 Financial and Business News Nuggets from the Second Half of May 2024 that You Might have Missed

Top 12 Financial and Business News Nuggets from the Second Half of May 2024 that You Might have Missed

{NOTE: This writeup includes news about 12 Utah-based firms and five executives.}

Utah's Top 10 Monetary, Financial, and/or Business Stories of May 2024

Utah's Top 10 Monetary, Financial, and/or Business Stories of May 2024

In our opinion, these 10 stories represent Utah's Top 10 Newsmakers in May 2024 across the monetary / financial / business ecosystem.

Has Salt Lake City, Utah-based Seek Labs Cracked the Code on Defeating the Near 100% Deadly African Swine Fever Virus?

Has Salt Lake City, Utah-based Seek Labs Cracked the Code on Defeating the Near 100% Deadly African Swine Fever Virus?

The United States is the world's largest exporter of pork. And at the hog level, U.S. producers generated roughly $28 billion from animal sales in 2022, while employing 610,000 workers.

Rant No. 3 from "Publisher Politis" — Stop Pretending You Actually Want to Talk with Journalists, Let Alone be Helpful

Rant No. 3 from "Publisher Politis" — Stop Pretending You Actually Want to Talk with Journalists, Let Alone be Helpful

It's okay if your firm doesn't actually want to talk to, or work with, journalists. That's one of the benefits of being in a free country. Just don't pretend otherwise.