In The News: Lee Business School

Las Vegas may be the sports and entertainment capital of the world. Still, experts and entrepreneurs believe a diverse economy is essential for the region’s future.

Food banks across the nation are grappling with funding and donation shortages following the Department of Agriculture's decision to halt $500 million in food deliveries. This development, coupled with changing tariff and trade policies, is impacting grocery bills for consumers.

New York-based hedge fund Pretium Partners is most likely the single largest homeowner in Clark County, according to an investigation of property records.

Jimmy Lodge saw an immediate response to President Donald Trump’s auto tariff plan. Lodge, owner of My Auto Service at 6104 W. Cheyenne Ave., said his suppliers are already bracing for impact, with them saying “this is the world we live in today.”

If you go to the grocery store, the odds are that you will see a higher bill than usual. Food prices in the U.S. are up by almost 24% between 2020 and 2024.

With roughly 85 percent of the nation’s known lithium deposits, Nevada is a hotspot for the lightest mineral on Earth.

One challenge you will face when budgeting is determining how much of your income to spend in different categories. Percentage-based budget rules, like the 50/30/20 rule or the 70/20/10 rule, are useful strategies that can guide your spending and help you organize a better budget. Below, we’ll run down some standard budgeting percentages you might want to try.

Americans hoping for a drop in interest rates are going to have to wait it out. The federal reserve says they are keeping rates steady, but last month it was announced two rate cuts were coming in 2025.

The Trump administration’s whipsaw threats of tariffs with major trading partners such as Canada and Mexico have created a new level of global economic uncertainty, according to a UNLV economics professor, while a new study shows that Nevada could be one of the least hardest hit states by tariffs.

With Las Vegas expected to reach a population of 3 million by 2042, health care in an already underserved community and attracting medical professionals will become more important than ever.

With Las Vegas expected to reach a population of 3 million by 2042, health care in an already underserved community and attracting medical professionals will become more important than ever.

With Las Vegas expected to reach a population of 3 million by 2042, health care in an already underserved community and attracting medical professionals will become more important than ever.