One of the most hopeful seasonal markers in South Florida—versus hurricanes, for example—is the spring graduation of college students. On April 26, 2010, that positive event transformed approximately 733 students in the Landon Undergraduate School and approximately 295 in the Chapman Graduate School into the newest alumni of the College of Business Administration at Florida […]
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Capital Markets Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, April 26-30, 2010
World Economic News European Debt Issue Spreads On Tuesday, Standard and Poor’s Credit Agency downgraded Greece’s credit rating to BB+, considered “speculative” or “junk”. The credit agency also downgraded Portugal’s government debt to A-, two levels from where it stood before. On Wednesday, S&P followed with yet another downgrade to Spain’s credit rating to AA […]
Capital Markets Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, April 19-23, 2010
Market Volatility Increases, Short Term Shift to Risk Aversion This week volatility came back to the markets after what had seemed to be a parabolic move upwards in the major equity indices over the past few months. Many traders are describing the situation as the inevitable occurrence they were all waiting for, at least in […]
U.S. News ranks Chapman Graduate School among top 25 in international business.
The most recent rankings from U.S.News & World Report, titled “Best Business Schools 2011,” have been released, and the Chapman Graduate School of Business at Florida International University (FIU) captured 24th spot in the “Best Business Schools Specialty Rankings: International” category. The Chapman Graduate School offers a 12-month full-time International MBA as well as a […]
Hurry up and slow down
As secretary of Yale University in the 1990s, Sheila Wellington often negotiated with city officials in New Haven, Conn., home to the prestigious school. One item they tangled over was the fate of a couple of campus streets. Yale wanted to close the streets to traffic; the city did not. Every time Wellington raised the […]
Capital Markets Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, April 12-16, 2010
Industrial Production Index The Federal Reserve Board released the March number for the Industrial Production Index. The result was an increase in the total index of .10%. The Industrial Production Index acts as a measure of output. It takes data from mining, manufacturing, electric utilities and gas utilities. Values are updated monthly. The manufacturing component, […]
Capital Markets Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, April 5-9, 2010
Industry Activity Energy: Refineries Behind as Oil Prices Continue to Rise Recently we covered the bullish breakout in crude oil prices and the opening of oil exploration by the current administration. Along with oil prices, we noted the overall energy sector bid and potential profits to be made in the area. Among the different industries […]
Capital Markets Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, March 29-April 02, 2010
The United States Recovery The ISM manufacturing number came in at 59.6 and was better than estimated; indicating that the manufacturing industry is exhibiting increased productivity. Analysts expected an Increase from 56.5 to 57 but were surprised with the large jump the index made. Benjamin Tal, a senior economist at CIBC World commented: “Manufacturing is […]
Capital Markets Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, March 22-26, 2010
Markets React to Healthcare Reform On Sunday, March 21, 2010, after nine months of healthcare reform debate, the U.S House of Representatives voted 219-212 in favor of the unprecedented $940 billion healthcare overhaul that will extend coverage to 32 million more Americans. Although stock futures pointed lower on Sunday night, the markets experienced a 20 […]
FIU appoints Ruth Ann McEwen Director of the School of Accounting
MIAMI – Joyce Elam, executive dean of the College of Business Administration at Florida International University announced today the appointment of Ruth Ann McEwen to the position of Director of the School of Accounting, effective July 1, 2010. “Dr. McEwen is highly regarded in her field and brings a wealth of experience to the School […]