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In the News: Andy Babula on Minnesota Housing Prices
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke to MPR News regarding housing prices in Minnesota. Prices across the state and the Twin Cities metro are hitting all-time highs. From the interview: In the Twin Cities alone, the median price is $401,000.…
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In the News: Andy Babula on the Housing Market
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune and WCCO Radio about the Twin Cities housing market. From the Minnesota Star Tribune story: When Matt Baker started selling real estate about four decades ago, a… -
In the News: John Spry on US Inflation
In the NewsJohn Spry, professor of finance at the Opus College of Business, spoke to KSTP about the recent surge in U.S. inflation. Prices are up 2.7% compared to a year ago and up .3% between May and June, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor. From the story: John Spry, professor of finance at the… -
In the News: Stefanie Lenway on Tariffs Impacting Minnesota
In the NewsStefanie Lenway, former dean of the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to Twin Cities Business on how tariffs impact Minnesota businesses. From the story: Tariff whiplash impedes reliable business planning and long-term investment. The result is about as complicated as a game of chess. ... “All these interventions from… -
In the News: Christopher Wong Michaelson on the Effectiveness of Boycotts
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Professor Christopher Wong Michaelson spoke to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine about recent consumer boycotts aimed at major corporations – including Target – and the complex factors that determine whether such actions succeed. From the story: Standing in line at Costco recently, an acquaintance looked at her watch. She’d spent… -
In the News: David Vang on Rising Layoffs and the Slowing Economy
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Professor David Vang spoke to KSTP-TV about the increase in layoffs across Minnesota and how they may reflect broader trends in the economy. From the story: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has received 33 WARN notices from employers this year – already outpacing the… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on Southdale Center’s Luxury Wing
In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about Southdale Center’s new dedicated wing for luxury stores. From the story: It’s a new era for the first enclosed mall in America. Seven new luxury retailers are set to open for business… -
In the News: Andrew Babula on Property Taxes
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune regarding property taxes. Assessment trends in Minnesota’s two largest cities reflect the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and high interest rates in Minneapolis and St. Paul. From… -
In the News: John Spry on Tariff Concerns for Retailers
In the NewsJohn Spry, professor of finance at the Opus College of Business, talked to KSTP about the potential effects of tariffs on Dollar General. The retailer has seen record-breaking sales and increased profits, but voiced concerns about the future. From the story: The company says its operating profit increased 5.5% to $576.1 million. The retailer released… -
In the News: David Alexander Sheds Light on Social Pressures
In the NewsDavid Alexander, associate professor of marketing at the Opus College of Business, recently co-wrote an article for The Wall Street Journal, “When Positive Word-of-Mouth Can Have Negative Consequences.” In the piece, he does a deep dive into his recent research, homing in on social pressures surrounding consumerism. From the article:We found that it all comes…