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Study: More hurricanes, but not as strong

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A new study says that between 1851 and 2008 the...

Toys R Us makes its bets on holiday toys

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's biggest toy-store chain is placing its holiday bets...

Banks to back off big fees

NEW YORK (AP) — Banks are backing off harsh overdraft fees and policies. That's...

LBTC wins award from Commerce Department

The Louisiana Business & Technology Center at LSU has received an award for excellence...

Two days left for Forty Under 40 nominations

All applications/nominations for Business Report's annual Forty Under 40 awards must be submitted by...

LSU QB looks to fulfill father’s football dreams

ESPN has a lengthy profile of T.C. McCartney, the LSU backup quarterback who has...
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Fed slows program to aid housing market, holds interest rates low

With the economy on the mend, the Federal Reserve says it is slowing the...

BRAC, Business Report team up for survey

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Business Report are once again conducting a brief...

Louisiana unemployment taxes rise; benefits drop

Unemployment taxes on businesses are slated to rise in Louisiana, while state benefits to...

Lake Charles is the nation’s strongest construction market

Lake Charles is the nation's strongest construction market right now. According to BusinessWeek magazine,...