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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.

Hand-Wringing over Financial Activities in Utah During the First Half of 2023 is Definitely Overblown, BofA Securities Report Says

Hand-Wringing over Financial Activities in Utah During the First Half of 2023 is Definitely Overblown, BofA Securities Report Says

In total, Utah saw over $43 billion in financial transactions in the first half of 2023 (via 243 deals), over 3.5X greater than the comparable value of ALL the deals done in 2022. In spite of what some local Henny Penny's might have you believe, the sky

A Journalist's Rant: Why Do So Many Firms Suck at PR?

A Journalist's Rant: Why Do So Many Firms Suck at PR?

Five basic tips to either kickstart, or upgrade, your Media Relations / Publicity efforts. {HINT: It's actually not that hard.} True Story: Earlier this week a news release headline caught my attention, so I opened the file and skimmed the body of the release. Since I found the information

Years On, the Goshutes Finally Get an $8.3 Million Answer

The 35-mile stretch of potholed and washboarded Ibapah Road in westernmost Tooele County on the Utah-Nevada border that connects the ~650 members of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation with "civilization" some two hours away is finally going to receive much needed repairs. Now, the only real

ICYMI: The Top Six Stories from the First Half of July 2023

ICYMI: The Top Six Stories from the First Half of July 2023

From the powerful message of the movie Sound of Freedom to the $1.1 billion company valuation boost Recursion Pharmaceuticals gained after accepting a $50 million private investment from NVIDIA, we deliver our perspectives on each of the top 6 money stories in Utah for first half of the month

Sarcos Announces Layoff of Approximately 25% of its Staff (~70 People)

Sarcos Announces Layoff of Approximately 25% of its Staff (~70 People)

As part of its Reduction-in-Force, Sarcos has also eliminated its COO and CMO positions. The company is also realigning its focus to the subsea, aviation, and solar markets, as well as its AI-driven solutions. Near the end of the trading day on Wall Street yesterday, Salt Lake City-based Sarcos Technology

OPINION: Over 30 Million Reasons Why Child Sex Trafficking Must Be Stopped

OPINION: Over 30 Million Reasons Why Child Sex Trafficking Must Be Stopped

As the story behind the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of the formation of Operation Underground Railroad and its fight against global child sex trafficking, "Sound of Freedom" is disturbing, painful, informational, and yet hopeful, all at the same time. It's also a must-see

ANALYSIS: Overstock's $21.5 Million Bet Drives a 22% Pop in its Stock Valuation - In Under 24 Hours

ANALYSIS: Overstock's $21.5 Million Bet Drives a 22% Pop in its Stock Valuation - In Under 24 Hours

With news last Thursday that Bankruptcy Court had approved Overstock's $21.5 million "Stalking Horse Bid" to acquire the assets of Bed Bath & Beyond, the price of OSTK shares jumped from $21.19 to $25.87 in less than a day, boosting Overstock's