Bitcoin in 401(k) becomes reality for more, despite warnings

More workers may soon be able to stake some of their 401(k) retirement savings to bitcoin, as cryptocurrencies crack even deeper into the mainstream.

Australian company’s Louisiana clean energy plant in line for US loan

An Australian company’s Louisiana subsidiary can get up to $107 million in U.S. Department of Energy loans to expand a plant that produces materials for electric car batteries, the department said Monday.

Higher mortgage rates setting stage for housing market slowdown 

Low mortgage rates have helped juice the housing market over the past decade, easing the way for borrowers to finance ever-higher home prices.

Fewest Americans collecting jobless aid since 1970

Applications for unemployment benefits inched down last week as the total number of Americans collecting aid fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years.

Budget clears House panel; debate set for Thursday

A Louisiana House panel advanced a proposed state operating budget Monday that includes $148...

US initial jobless claims rise but remain near historic low 

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up last week but remained at a historically low level, reflecting a robust U.S. labor market with near record-high job openings and few layoffs.

Bill would block NOLA-style COVID-19 vaccine requirements in Louisiana

A key step taken by the city of New Orleans to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the height of the pandemic would be prohibited under legislation approved Tuesday by a House committee.

US sees highest year-over-year inflation jump since 1981

Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40...

US companies ditch efforts to manufacture PPE 

Many companies that began producing personal protective equipment early in the pandemic with patriotic...

Brian Kelly: Why he left Notre Dame for LSU 

On the first floor of the LSU Football Operations Center, left of the front desk, is the performance nutrition center.