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Wednesday biz roundup: Legend Homes is back; Port restores direct shipping to Japan
By The Oregonian
May 12, 2010, 6:49AM
Also, CEO Paul Otellini said Tuesday Intel revenue and net income per share should see a percentage increase in the low double digits over the next few years because of rising demand for its chips in personal computers and other gadgets. Full story »
Intel forecasts higher margins, new products at investor day
By Mike Rogoway, The Oregonian
May 12, 2010, 7:50AM
SILICON FOREST BLOG: Intel insisted yesterday that computing remains a growth industry, even as the desktop PC matures. Full story »
Test your financial awarenes$.
By Brent Hunsberger, The Oregonian
May 12, 2010, 5:24AM
IT'S ONLY MONEY BLOG dares you to measure your financial moxie. First question: What is an executrix? Full story »
University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere proposes using $1 billion bond sale to finance university for 30 years
By Bill Graves, The Oregonian
May 11, 2010, 7:41PM
University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere wants to give the university more financial independence by funding it with a $1 billion bond sale. Full story »
Senate votes to examine Federal Reserve's emergency lending
By The Associated Press
May 11, 2010, 7:31PM
The Senate voted unanimously to peer into Federal Reserve decision-making Tuesday, authorizing an examination of the central bank's emergency lending to financial institutions in the months surrounding the 2008 financial crisis. Full story »
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Legend Homes, one of Portland's biggest builders, back from bankruptcy
By Jeff Manning, The Oregonian
May 11, 2010, 7:26PM
From a peak of 75 employees, Legend now has 26. Revenues are projected to hit $16 million this year compared to $136 million during the housing zenith of 2006. Full story »
Regulators still can't pinpoint cause of market plunge
By The Associated Press
May 11, 2010, 7:07PM
But cyber-terrorism and computer hackers have been largely ruled out for the Dow's unprecedented drop last week. Full story »
Washington County officials want to revise agreement for urban reserves
By Brad Schmidt, The Oregonian
May 11, 2010, 4:14PM
Officials want to add a 130-acre parcel near North Bethany and have found another 237 acres elsewhere for urban reserves. Full story »
Port of Portland signs direct Japanese service with Westwood Shipping Lines
By James Mayer, The Oregonian
May 11, 2010, 3:37PM
A new shipping deal announced Tuesday will provide Northwest exporters with direct access to ports in Japan. Full story »
Intel: We still love WiMAX, but...
By Mike Rogoway, The Oregonian
May 11, 2010, 3:00PM
SILICON FOREST BLOG: When Clearwire reported quarterly results last week, the company reported that it had changed its deal with Intel that had required Clearwire to be WiMAX-only into 2012. Now, it can opt for another technology with 30-days notice. Full story »
Stocks mostly hold gains after European bailout
By The Associated Press
May 11, 2010, 1:51PM
The stock market mostly held on to its big comeback after investors set aside worries about Europe's debt struggles. Full story »
Regulators seek to avoid surprises on cell bills
By The Associated Press
May 11, 2010, 1:50PM
Federal regulators are considering rules that would require wireless phone companies to alert consumers before they reach roaming or data usage limits on their wireless plans. Full story »
ESI returns to profitability, extends its recovery
By Mike Rogoway, The Oregonian
May 11, 2010, 1:24PM
Even now, though, ESI's revenues remain low relative to historic standards and the company said the memory market remains weak. In a written statement, ESI chief executive Nick Konidaris said the company's outlook is uncertain. Full story »
Li Ning's Portland store nearly triples in size
By The Oregonian
May 11, 2010, 12:56PM
The Chinese athletic shoe and clothing maker only U.S. shop grows from about 850 square feet to 2,200. Full story »
Intel CEO says revenue, profits to grow by double digits
By The Associated Press
May 11, 2010, 11:52AM
Intel CEO Paul Otellini says the company's revenue and net income per share should see a percentage increase in the low double digits over the next few years because of rising demand for its chips in personal computers and other gadgets. Full story »
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