Dartmouth Acquires Its First Ever Recreational Dispensary As Solar Cannabis Co. Cuts Its Ribbon
(Photographed by Staff Writer Rena Danho) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu On Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, Solar Cannabis Co. had its grand opening for its new Dartmouth location, located at 493 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth, MA. Solar Cannabis Co. is a cannabis cultivator and dispensary headquartered in Somerset, MA. As of April 2023, they… Continue reading Dartmouth Acquires Its First Ever Recreational Dispensary As Solar Cannabis Co. Cuts Its Ribbon
Dr. Selcan Kara Presents As Part Of UMass Dartmouth’s Women’s History Month Event Series
(Image via umassd.edu) Arts & Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu On Wednesday, March 22nd, UMass Dartmouth’s Associate Professor of Management and Marketing, Dr. Selcan Kara, gave a presentation about her research on branding strategies. Dr. Kara spoke as a part of UMass Dartmouth’s Women History Month Faculty Speaker Series, which includes presentations from women… Continue reading Dr. Selcan Kara Presents As Part Of UMass Dartmouth’s Women’s History Month Event Series
Bank Run Bust: Biggest Bank Collapses Since 2008
(Image via abcnews.com) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu On March 10th, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, leaving thousands of Americans unable to access their money. So what happened? To preface, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) mainly serves the region of Southern California. Its customer base is mostly comprised of business owners of tech startups that receive… Continue reading Bank Run Bust: Biggest Bank Collapses Since 2008
The Lipstick Index: Kissing A Strong Economy Goodbye
Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu This article is not financial advice An economic recession is on the horizon for the United States, and I’m here to prove it using something called the “Lipstick Index.” The Lipstick Index is a fascinating way to measure future economic performance. It was a term created in 2001 by… Continue reading The Lipstick Index: Kissing A Strong Economy Goodbye
Tesla Stock Is Still Overpriced – Here’s Why
(Image via motortrend.com) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu This article is not financial advice Tesla has been a hot topic for investors for the past five years. The company has grown to epic proportions, expanding across America and overseas. Although Tesla is now turning a profit and selling thousands of vehicles, the meteoric rise… Continue reading Tesla Stock Is Still Overpriced – Here’s Why
Want To Trade Stocks Like A Pro? Use The Bloomberg Terminals At CCB
(Image via bloomberg.com) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu When it comes to trading stocks, the first image that comes to mind is usually one of those complicated trading setups with multiple monitors containing various graphs and numbers on the displays. What if I told you that as a Umass Dartmouth student, you have access… Continue reading Want To Trade Stocks Like A Pro? Use The Bloomberg Terminals At CCB
Apple Triumphs Over its Competition with a Successful Quarter 4 Earnings Report
(Image via inc.com) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu After the stock market closed on February 2nd, tech giant Apple revealed its performance for the first business quarter of 2023. Financial analysts were pleasantly surprised by Apple’s sustained momentum amid other tech companies cutting staff and scaling back operations since November 2022. Apple’s revenue breakdown:… Continue reading Apple Triumphs Over its Competition with a Successful Quarter 4 Earnings Report
Big Tech Layoffs Shouldn’t Scare You – Here’s Why
(Image via hrdailyadvisor.blr.com) Business Manager: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu (This Article is Not Financial Advice) Starting back in November of 2022, America’s biggest tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon began the process of laying off a significant number of employees. This could be a bad thing for not only the individuals affected by the… Continue reading Big Tech Layoffs Shouldn’t Scare You – Here’s Why
Top 10 Toy Brands You Will Probably be Purchasing from This Christmas Season
(Image via eparenting.co) Volunteer Writer: Brendan Flaherty Email: bflaherty1@umassd.edu We have all surely realized by now that the holidays are upon us. It’s that lovely time of year when people can exchange gifts or celebrate their favorite holidays with family. It might be challenging to create a list of gifts that appeal to the younger… Continue reading Top 10 Toy Brands You Will Probably be Purchasing from This Christmas Season
Taylor Swift’s Ticketmaster Disaster
Staff Writer: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu Ticketmaster has received extreme backlash resulting from the botched sale of tickets for Taylor Swift’s newest stadium tour. The process of Swift’s tour ticket sales has prompted the Department of Justice’s antitrust division to investigate Ticketmaster and LiveNation for monopolizing the ticket sale industry. On November 1st, Taylor Swift… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Ticketmaster Disaster
LiveNation-Ticketmaster Monopoly Generates Tension Over the Live Entertainment Industry
(Image via ew.com) Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu As the Holiday season takes hold, many of us remember the years we sat together with family and older relatives, talking about “the good ol’ days.” Uncle Jimmy always rambling on about all the concerts he went to in the early 90s. You’ve heard all his… Continue reading LiveNation-Ticketmaster Monopoly Generates Tension Over the Live Entertainment Industry
Popular Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX Exposed for Misleading Users
(Image via http://www.businessinsider.com) Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu This article is not financial advice On November 9th, users of the popular cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, lost a collective $6 billion. An exchange is a place where you can use money to buy equities like stocks, bonds, and as of recently, cryptocurrencies. Buyers are paired with… Continue reading Popular Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX Exposed for Misleading Users
Interest Rates are Increasing to Combat Inflation – Here’s Why
(Image taken from: http://www.forbes.com) Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu On November 2nd, 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) confirmed that they will be hiking interest rates by 0.75%. This article explains how the interest rate hike will affect inflation. Before going into details on the interest rate increase it’s important to clarify what… Continue reading Interest Rates are Increasing to Combat Inflation – Here’s Why
The Stock Market Bleeds Red Following A Disappointing Quarter Three for America’s Largest Companies
Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu The biggest week for company earnings reports just wrapped up. All the data released by these companies reflect their performances during Q3 (Quarter 3) of this year. Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), Meta (Facebook), Ford, Apple, Amazon, Intel, and McDonald’s are a few of the largest companies that reported earnings data… Continue reading The Stock Market Bleeds Red Following A Disappointing Quarter Three for America’s Largest Companies
China Delays the Release of its Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Report
Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu For the first time ever, China delayed the release of its quarterly gross domestic product report. Financial analysts and politicians are questioning if China is intentionally lying about its economic performance to maintain its image as a powerful nation. For decades China has surged in economic growth, consistently rivaling… Continue reading China Delays the Release of its Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Report
Consumer Price Index Report for September 2022: Where are we Going?
Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu Disclaimer: This article is not financial advice For information on what the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is, go here to my article on the CPI report for March. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just released the CPI data for the month of September on October 13th. Based on… Continue reading Consumer Price Index Report for September 2022: Where are we Going?
What You Need to Know for the Fall 2022 Business Career Fair
Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu The Fall 2022 business career fair is right around the corner. It will take place on Thursday, September 29th from 2-4pm in the Woodland Commons. Here’s what you’ll need to be prepared. On September 21st Heather Connell of Career Services held a workshop to help students prepare for the… Continue reading What You Need to Know for the Fall 2022 Business Career Fair
Consumer Price Index Report: March 2022, What The Data Means For You
Staff Writer: Julian Cassady jcassady@umassd.edu Imagine waking up in your dorm at midnight, stomach growling because you waited too long to get a meal before the dining hall closed. All you can think of is food, and you remember that there’s a vending machine in the common area with all of your favorite $2.00 candy… Continue reading Consumer Price Index Report: March 2022, What The Data Means For You
Chicken Grab
Staff Writer: Julian Cassady Email: jcassady@umassd.edu *This article is written as a parody for the Torchure. Kentucky Fried Chicken has just announced a special promotion available in select locations, dubbed “Chicken Grab,” which will be available starting on April 1st, 2022. There will be a buffet-style table with various portions of its famously seasoned fried… Continue reading Chicken Grab