Roundup: Trade defies tariffs / Mortgage rates climb / Porsche scales back

AI powers momentum: Global goods trade is proving more resilient than expected despite tariffs,...

China looks to Louisiana for LNG as Iran war disrupts supplies

Venture Global is in early-stage talks to sell additional U.S. liquefied natural gas to...

The SBA is rewriting the rules for financing business acquisitions

The Small Business Administration has tightened its rules for government-backed loans, with significant changes...

Trade war puts the brakes on Canadian motorcycle imports

The Trump administration’s trade restrictions on Canada are affecting the motorcycle market, with Canadian-made...

Roundup: Surging water bills / Dyed diesel fuel / US trade gap widens

Thirst for cash: Household water bills rose 62% on average from 2015 to 2025,...

Southern University launches rural business growth center

Southern University and A&M College has received a $1.275 million, three-year cooperative agreement from...

Roundup: Grambling’s goal / Tropical threat / Tanker attacks

Research ambitions: Grambling State University President Martin Lemelle is pursuing R2 research university status,...

How AI investment is complicating the Fed’s rate strategy

The Federal Reserve faces a growing challenge in trying to curb inflation because the...

Roundup: Haynesville expansion / Airlines feel squeeze / Climate lawsuits

Gas grab: Centalion, formerly known as Gunvor, is acquiring about $1.5 billion worth of...

Louisiana’s wind industry waits for political winds to shift

Louisiana’s offshore wind industry is largely in a holding pattern under President Donald Trump’s...