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BCP is selling its stake in Brown & Root
Bernhard Capital Partners announced that it has agreed to sell its stake in Baton Rouge-based Brown & Root Industrial Services.
KBR Inc., an investor in...
Roundup: Tractor Supply / Crocs / Tariff impacts
Last-mile delivery push: Tractor Supply is revving up its final-mile fulfillment operation as part of a push to grow digital and business-to-business sales. Tractor...
Trump clears path for private equity, crypto in 401(k) plans
Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments,...
Roundup: Good Growth Awards / Computer chip tariffs / Offshore gambling surge
Accepting applications : The Growth Coalition has started accepting submissions for its Good Growth Awards, which celebrate real estate developers who “raise the bar”...
EPA cancels $7B Biden-era grant program aimed at boosting solar energy
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday terminated a $7 billion grant program that was intended to help pay for residential solar projects for more...
Companies are tightening their office attendance policies
Over the past year, U.S. companies have made large strides in returning employees to the office, CNBC reports.
According to a new CBRE report, nearly...
Why your website may be working against you
In today’s digital-first world, your website is often the first—and sometimes only—interaction a potential customer has with your business.
But despite investing in slick designs...
Mortgage rates fall for a third week in a row
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage has fallen to its lowest level in four months— welcome news for prospective homebuyers who have...
Homeowners are slowly accepting the grim reality of the housing market
Homeowners are beginning to accept that the days of ultralow mortgage rates are behind them, Fast Company writes.
According to the latest TurboHome-ResiClub Housing Sentiment...
Louisianans are paying more for electricity this summer. Here’s the main reason
Louisiana households and businesses are paying sharply higher electricity bills this summer, with July costs climbing to levels not seen since 2022, Louisiana Illuminator...
What the latest US jobless claims numbers show
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers are still retaining workers despite economic uncertainty related...
Roundup: Toyota profits / Tariff gains / Golf equipment sales grow
Quarterly loss: Toyota’s profit dropped 37% in the April-June quarter, the company said Thursday, cutting its full year earnings forecasts largely because of President...
What the BP CEO predicts about next year’s oil supply growth
Oil supply growth from non-OPEC producers is expected to plateau by early 2026 even as global demand remains strong, BP CEO Murray Auchincloss tells...
The condo market has hit a decade low
Condo sellers are facing their weakest market in over a decade, with prices down, supply up and buyers in control—especially in the South and...
Roundup: Elmer’s acquired / Apple’s big investment / Baker schools
Local chocolate factory: Florida-based Hoffmann Family of Companies, a private equity firm, has acquired Ponchatoula-based Elmer Chocolate, one of the nation’s leading seasonal chocolatiers...
Why the CEO of Chevron is telling employees to toughen up
Chevron is undergoing a cultural and strategic overhaul as it faces fierce competition, political headwinds and investor skepticism, The Wall Street Journal writes.
CEO Mike...
How LSU is navigating the new world of college athletics
A landmark legal settlement is set to revolutionize college athletics, marking a major shift away from the NCAA’s long-standing model of amateurism.
For the first...
Roundup: Ford F-150s / Gov. Landry’s political mailer / Frog hunting
Japanese market: Donald Trump said Japan would accept imports of Ford’s huge F-150 pickup trucks, in the latest sign that the two countries are...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Why jewelry and MRIs...
A tragic MRI incident in New York made national news recently. The incident was preventable and a stark reminder that all warning signs should...
Roundup: Big banks targeted / AI’s impact on labor / Gonzales budget
Pressure from Trump: The White House is preparing to step up pressure against big banks over perceived discrimination against conservatives and crypto companies with...
