Monday’s Supply Management’s index disappointed investors as it showed that during the month of January, the expansion was much slower than expected; the lowest since May 2012. Following the volatility of the markets during January and the stock market being 2% away from a correction or 10% or more decrease in stocks, it brings forth […]
The S&P 500 rallied 1.2 percent to 1795.10, the biggest jump in a month. The emerging markets exchange-traded fund jumped 1.4 percent and European stocks climbed. The rally in American equities erased losses for the week after data showed US Economy expanded at a 3.2 percent pace in the fourth quarter as spending climbed the […]
“Three things people do all over the planet: everyone falls in love, plays fútbol and is connected to the capital markets.” That observation was part of a captivating presentation, “Operating an Effective Equity Portfolio” delivered by J. Cooper Abbott, co-chief operating officer and executive vice president of investments at Eagle Asset Management, Inc. a Raymond […]
Rosabeth Moss Kanter has been so fascinated by winning streaks and losing streaks that she studied extremes of high and low performance to garner lessons. Kanter, a Harvard business professor and author, shared her findings on January 14, 2014 as part of The Leadership Lectures series presented by the Center for Leadership (CFL) at Florida […]
At the beginning of every semester, the College of Business’ “Welcome to the BizLife” fair gives new students the opportunity to learn more about career services, international studies, and over a dozen student organizations. This year’s event, held January 15, 2014 in the CBC Lobby, also featured Florida International University (FIU) mascot Roary, and plentiful […]
Years of study, determination and hard work paid off for nearly 1,000 students in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) when they were awarded degrees at the Fall 2013 Commencement. On Sunday evening, December 15, 2013, 596 students from the R. Kirk Landon Undergraduate School of Business were recognized at a commencement […]
Fast new computers, along with desks that stow them away when not in use, greeted students at the College of Business’ State Farm Financial Literacy Lab for the Spring 2014 semester. Thanks to a $100,000 grant from Florida International University’s (FIU) Technology Fee, the lab purchased 49 new computers and desks. All hands were on […]
Students from the Latin Builders Association Academy Charter High School paid their first visit to FIU’s College of Business on November 26, 2013 with open minds and dozens of questions. Many had never been on a college campus before and didn’t know what to expect. Starting with a photo op and greeting from Dean David […]
With a social media star as its keynote speaker, Florida International University’s (FIU) American Marketing Association collegiate chapter brought home its theme, “The Power of Handheld Marketing,” at its annual regional collegiate conference, held November 15, 2013 at the College of Business. Jessi Smiles, who turned her Vine following of over 2 million into a […]
Weekly Information Center Market Insight Economic indicators continue to progress as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an improvement in the economy’s unemployment rate to 7.0%, down from a previous reading of 7.3%. Among the continuing economic development of the nation, initial claims has seen a steady decrease from previous quarters, declining to 298k, from […]
