Art Raymond
It's Cyber Monday, but is that still a thing?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:30 p.m.
The days of queueing up for "door buster" deals on Black Friday, and the occasional mayhem that sometimes ensued, are well behind us now, but is the recent king of holiday shopping — Cyber Monday — still a thing?
How a firefighter accidentally found the secret door to success
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:31 a.m.
Jeremy Barker set out to add a family theater space to his home in 2012, but was looking for a way to include a little kid-friendly pizzazz to the project.
The power of Utah college sports is more than money
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 30 - 12:04 p.m.
It's no secret that Division I college athletics in Utah are a pretty big deal, driven by thousands of premier athletes across two dozen sports that generate tens of millions in ticket sales and hundreds of million dollars in revenue every year.
Holiday blues? Here's what consumers say about holiday shopping plans
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 2:09 p.m.
Despite U.S. economic conditions that are pummeling consumers with persistent inflation, skyrocketing housing costs and a softening labor market, retail experts predict the 2025 holiday shopping season will easily top last year's spending volumes.
American families divided on technology impacts but united in protecting kids
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 16 - 12:03 p.m.
Latest American Family Survey explores how smartphones, AI, social media and more impact families across the country.
'Build here': 47G's aerospace and defense summit aims to make Utah premiere destination
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 5 - 11:00 a.m.
A gathering in Salt Lake City Tuesday aims to "unite one of the most dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystems in the U.S. and position Utah as the premiere destination for the future this industry."
Financial strain: Inflation and job market challenges hit home
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 3 - 12:00 p.m.
A growing number of Utahns are facing mounting financial challenges thanks to a convergence of issues that include persistent inflation, a weakening U.S. jobs market and more.
What's the coolest thing made in Utah? Time for you to be the judge
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 9 - 4:00 p.m.
The Utah Manufacturer's Association has rounded up the most unlikely companies with unlikely inventions to answer one question: What is the coolest thing made in Utah?
Utah business leaders unveil statewide chamber of commerce
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 5 - 4:10 p.m.
In a move that recognizes Utah's nation-leading economic performance and population growth, the Utah Chamber was announced on Tuesday by the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce.
From magnets to millions: This Utah company just went public
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 20 - 9:03 p.m.
On a journey that launched over a decade ago with the most humble of pursuits — selling refrigerator magnets online — Pattern now finds itself at the top of its category as an e-commerce accelerator.
Unfolding the future: BYU student's origami discovery has space-age applications
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 25 - 6:18 a.m.
Brigham Young University student Kelvin (Zhongyuan) Wang's love of paper folding just led to a discovery that added a new chapter to an art form that can trace its roots back hundreds of years.
Core inflation spikes in July, but tariff price impacts still muted
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 10:34 p.m.
A Tuesday report from the Labor Department shows overall annual inflation held steady in July even as prices on consumer goods and services moved up slightly on a monthly basis.
Poll: How Utahns feel about the price of summer vacation
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Perhaps not surprisingly, a new statewide poll found cost considerations were the biggest factors for Utahns when it came to how they planned vacation time over the summer.
How Utah figures into Apple's latest investment in US chip making
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 7 - 8:05 a.m.
Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon to announce plans by the U.S. computer and smartphone giant to increase previous commitments to investments in domestic manufacturing facilities by $100 billion.
How will Trump's new copper tariff impact Utah?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 15 - 6:17 a.m.
Consumers could see higher prices from President Donald Trump's tariffs, but Utah's mining industry would get a boost.
Utah is the nation's top performer, but voters deeply divided about the US economy
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 7 - 12:32 p.m.
A new Deseret News poll found Utah voters are mixed on local versus national fiscal health.
Historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building reopens after extensive renovation
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 12:04 p.m.
Visitors to the historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building can once again enjoy access to the lobby and mezzanine levels of the building. The chapel and other parts of the building remain under renovation.
The latest inflation data is in. Here's how Utahns are feeling about family costs since Trump took office
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted June 16 - 12:00 p.m.
After hitting a four-year low in April, prices on U.S. goods and services inched up last month, with annual inflation coming in at a 2.4%, according to a Wednesday report from the Labor Department.
What Trump's former secretary of state says about his tariff plans
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 8 - 8:35 a.m.
Longtime public servant and former Congressman Mike Pompeo spoke about President Donald Trump's tariff plans at a trade summit in Utah on Wednesday.
Ryan Smith, longtime business partner launch $1B investment fund
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 10:04 a.m.
The long-running relationship between Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and Ryan Sweeney, general partner at Bay Area venture capital giant Accel, isn't hard to pick up on when you speak to the two tech veterans together.
What ever happened to the American dream?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 9:16 a.m.
A Harvard economist says children today are facing 50/50 odds to surpass their parents on the income metric.
Denali Therapeutics set to advance groundbreaking treatments for neurological diseases
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted April 2 - 9:36 p.m.
Denali Therapeutics is advancing the fight against neurodegenerative diseases thanks to pioneering work in methods to address the root issues of a host of debilitating conditions.
Here's how much losing Sundance is going to cost Utah
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 12:40 p.m.
After a 40-year-plus run, the vaunted Sundance Film Festival is leaving Utah and taking millions of dollars with it.
What Utahns had to say about where the economy and their personal finances are headed
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted March 17 - 6:18 a.m.
Just weeks ahead of the international trade tumult, Utahns were feeling fairly optimistic about their household finances and the direction of their state's economy.
