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Work underway on first LNG train for Woodside’s $17.5B Louisiana terminal
Woodside Energy says work on the first liquefied natural gas train at its $17.5 billion LNG terminal in Calcasieu Parish is 20% complete, Energy...
Politics meets finance: US banks face heat over account closures
America’s largest banks are facing intensifying scrutiny over account closures, with critics accusing them of “debanking” customers for political or religious reasons, The Wall...
A look at how Baton Rouge casinos performed during August
Baton Rouge casinos snapped a two-month revenue slide in August, posting a combined 1.6% gain after declines of 12.8% in July and 9.4% in...
Hyundai is investing $26B to expand its US operations
Hyundai Motor is sharpening its U.S. focus, boosting revenue expectations while lowering profit margins due to tariffs, CNBC writes.
At its first CEO investor day...
Why ExxonMobil is doubling down on fossil fuels
ExxonMobil is signaling no retreat from fossil fuels, projecting demand for oil and gas will remain steady through 2050 despite global climate goals, Bloomberg...
Roundup: Tariffs case / FTC sues Ticketmaster / Streaming local football
SCOTUS date: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Nov. 5 on the legality of Donald Trump’s global tariffs, a key test of presidential...
Roundup: Premium credit cards / Rate cut impacts / Nvidia and Intel
Rising fees: American Express has unveiled a refreshed Platinum Card with new perks, including a $400 dining credit, but raised the annual fee to...
Toxic wastewater from West Texas oil field is causing growing concerns
Wastewater from America’s top oil field is creating mounting environmental, legal and regulatory challenges, Bloomberg reports.
In West Texas, ranchers allege Chevron’s old wells are...
California moves to stem oil industry departures
California is rethinking its oil strategy as high gasoline prices and shrinking refinery capacity collide with its clean energy goals, The Wall Street Journal...
Companies are increasingly eyeing Louisiana for data center projects
Louisiana officials say the state is experiencing a surge of interest from companies looking to build data centers, spurred by Meta’s $10 billion project...
Roundup: ICE applications / Raising Cane’s fashion show / US housing starts
Record interest: More than 150,000 people have applied to work for ICE as the Trump administration ramps up law enforcement recruitment. DHS Secretary Kristi...
Fed trims key interest rate a quarter-point, signals two more cuts in 2025
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern...
LABI announces the winners of its 2025 Business Excellence Awards
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has announced the winners of its 2025 Business Excellence Awards, previously known as the Free Enterprise Awards.
The...
Roundup: State of LSU / Mortgage rates / Wealth gap
Interim president to speak: LSU Interim President Matt Lee will present his State of the University address today at noon, providing a comprehensive update...
New data reveals most ChatGPT conversations have nothing to do with work
Most people aren’t turning to ChatGPT for coding or complex work tasks—they’re using it to manage everyday life, CNBC writes.
A sweeping analysis of 1.5...
US losing construction jobs but port and energy growth helps to shield Louisiana
The U.S. construction industry shed another 7,000 jobs in August, marking the third consecutive month of employment declines, The Center Square reports.
Nationwide, both residential...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Soda and alcohol to...
New research shows your beverage choices could matter just as much as your shampoo to your hair health. Drinking lots of sugary sodas or...
Hyundai steel plant in Donaldsonville still on track, Gov. Landry says
Gov. Jeff Landry said on Tuesday that Hyundai Motor Group’s $4.3 billion steel plant in Donaldsonville remains on track, despite global fallout from a...
Online shoppers are getting hit with surprise tariff bills
Small businesses are facing sticker shock from new U.S. tariffs on international packages under $800, after the Trump administration ended a long-standing exemption, The...
Wealthy consumers account for nearly half of all US consumer spending
High-income consumers are fueling U.S. growth, with the top 10% now responsible for nearly half of all spending—a record that highlights both economic resilience...
