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Miscellaneous

Through our Miscellaneous category, Utah Money Watch provides perspective and contextual insights on subjects ranging from Clothing to Media and from Science to Transportation as viewed through the lens of finance.

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

25 June to 1 July 2023: Utah's Top Five Money Stories of Last Week, Plus Nine Other Items You Might Have Missed

25 June to 1 July 2023: Utah's Top Five Money Stories of Last Week, Plus Nine Other Items You Might Have Missed

Last week's lead stories at Utah Money Watch were about Clene, Overstock, Ovation, Qualtrics, and RevRoad. Additionally, we now share quick news updates from last week about eight other Utah-based firms (or people), specifically: Allison Braver (former Olympic speedskater), BYU Law School, EnergySolutions, INW, Lumio, Owlet, Recursion, World

OPINION: Ryan Smith Gets It. Do You?

OPINION: Ryan Smith Gets It. Do You?

With yesterday's announcement of the creation of SEG Media, the Utah Jazz have officially become a "media company." What insights can you gain from this decision? Starting this fall, anyone in Utah will be able to watch live broadcasts of Utah Jazz games for free. With

Rio Tinto Boosts Investment Commitment to $973 Million to Grow Kennecott Copper Mine Output

Rio Tinto Boosts Investment Commitment to $973 Million to Grow Kennecott Copper Mine Output

It's clear the company is starting underground exploration and mining at Kennecott, something it has not done previously.