Chris McFadyen
Even Giants Somewhat Vulnerable
The virus crisis is casting shadows even on industry giants like Southern Co., parent to Alabama Power Co.
Fitch Ratings, on April 2, gave a...
Breaking Down Alabama’s New ‘Safer at Home’ Order
At a press conference April 28, Gov. Kay Ivey announced a partial relaxation of restrictions she imposed, on March 27, in an earlier Stay...
A Bumpy Week for Boeing Outside of Alabama
It has been a bumpy ride this week for Boeing Co., which began on March 27 with re-election of a batch of contested directors...
Otelco Reflects COVID Internet Surge in Rural Alabama
A small internet service provider in North Alabama gives a good insight into how the virus crisis is affecting internet usage in more rural...
Ovante’s Corrosion Solution Passes Power Hurdle
A quiet little company based in Auburn, Ovante LLC, recently passed a major test that puts it in position to sell its patented anti-corrosion...
Alabama Food Banks Stretch to Serve Growing Demand
Alabama food banks have seen an overwhelming need for emergency food going to Alabamians since the mid-March layoffs began along with business shutdowns.
"We've never...
Selloffs and Shocks: How Investors are Reacting
Beyond health, a big concern related to the virus crisis is the effect it has had on long-term individual savings and investments. To monitor...
Accountants Create Rapid Response Unit
In response to our call for stories from the front lines of the ongoing virus crisis, Kari Wolfe, with Avizo Group, an accounting firm...
Alabama COVID-19 Deaths to Jump After Change in Counting
Alabama should be prepared to see a sudden rise in the number of COVID-19 deaths reported by state health officials, said Jefferson County Health...
Preparing for Re-opening your Business
Governor Kay Ivey says she plans to review, before April 28, her orders for the closing of nonessential businesses in the state owing to...