Banking & Finance

Wanting to aid small business, US Senate Republicans push new laws package

Senate Republicans this morning unveiled a plan to accelerate new business enterprises by encouraging...

Global mergers and acquisitions top $1 trillion in Q1

Companies across the globe announced just over $1 trillion of mergers and acquisitions in the first quarter of 2022, which ended yesterday, according to Refinitiv.

Lawmakers want small property insurers to have more ‘skin in the game’

A bill pending in the state House of Representatives would more than triple the minimum investment that property insurers would be required to have to operate in Louisiana.

SBA expanding Community Advantage loan program for small businesses 

The Small Business Administration's relatively new Community Advantage loan program is getting an upgrade...

As much as $80B in PPP money was stolen, prosecutors say  

The prevalence of COVID-19 relief fraud has been known for some time, but experts...

What the ‘Secure Act 2.0.’ means for retirement savings 

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that proponents say will improve...
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Despite high inflation, corporate profits remain flush

What’s immune to high inflation? So far, the profits at big U.S. companies. Businesses are...

Financial advisers remain wary of cryptocurrency

Though they’re getting a lot of questions about it from their clients, many financial advisers are wary of cryptocurrency, though some see investment opportunities in companies that serve the industry. 

UnitedHealth acquiring Lafayette-based LHC Group for $5.4B

UnitedHealth Group will spend $5.4 billion to acquire Lafayette-based LHC Group and delve deeper into home health, an area of care expected to grow as baby boomers age.

‘Legal business’ will fill Chase South Tower space as Chase Bank consolidates

More big changes are coming to the Chase South Tower as a new business plans to move into the vacant office space on lower floors.