Interest rate, stock market uncertainties weigh on Northern Trust outlook
By Harvard Zhang Analysts covering Northern Trust Corp. are divided on the financial holding company’s year ahead thanks to a mix of unclear macroeconomic influencers, the corporation’s growth opportunities and its uncertain ability to wield the ax on expenses. Clouds gather over the Chicago-based corporation’s outlook with unclear interest rate movements and a volatile equity […]
Indian Museum rises out of neglected neighborhood of Johannesburg
By Vishakha Darbha Salma Patel walked through the two spacious rooms in her museum in Johannesburg, pointing to the black and white pictures lining the creamy walls. Each framed photo depicted moments from a bygone period, illuminating the story of a multi-racial community and its Indian bazaar that fought against eviction on racial grounds. Patel […]
Syria and Central America test the magic line between refugees and immigrants
By Aryn Braun and Meggie Morris By 2015, millions of Middle Eastern and Central American people had fled violence in their home countries only to have their progress blocked by nations sworn to help them. International immigration processing systems that have traditionally provided a path to safety are now crumbling as thousands of families leave […]
Retail is the new kid on the block in the West Loop
By Kristen Vake Best known for its award-winning restaurants like Girl and the Goat and Au Cheval, the West Loop is now attracting retail businesses. Tom Gavin and Lauren McGrady recently opened a lifestyle store called Rider, located under the train tracks on Lake Street in the West Loop. “We’re filling a void that’s not here,” said […]
