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Local shop is seeing a surge of interest in handmade gifting
Needlepoint is emerging as a go-to holiday gift strategy as more consumers opt for handmade presents over traditional retail spending, 225 writes.
Local shop The...
Ethics board clears sportsbooks to make political donations
Louisiana’s long-standing ban on political donations from casino companies doesn’t extend to the fast-growing sports betting industry, according to a new Louisiana Board of...
Roundup: Oil inventories / Fleur de Lis Pizza / Fallen deputy
Above forecasts: U.S. crude inventories jumped 6.4 million barrels last week—far above forecasts—as domestic production hit a record 13.9 million barrels per day and...
What companies think the job market will look like for college grads in 2026
The job market for the Class of 2026 is shaping up to be the weakest in years, as employers brace for economic uncertainty and...
What Chevron’s CEO is saying about future LNG supply and demand
Chevron is forecasting steady global growth in LNG demand but warns the market could face lower prices later this decade as a wave of...
Argent LNG unveils plans for a new export terminal at Port Fourchon
Argent LNG is proposing a new multibillion-dollar export terminal in Port Fourchon.
The 25 million-ton-per-year facility, announced Wednesday, would position the company among the largest...
State subsidies for data centers are often concealed
A new Good Jobs First report warns that most states offering data center incentives conceal which companies benefit, limiting public oversight, Louisiana Illuminator writes.
The...
Roundup: Verizon layoffs / Jobless numbers / Mortgage rates
Getting slimmer: Verizon plans to cut about 15,000 jobs—its largest reduction ever—as it confronts intensifying competition in wireless and home internet. The carrier will...
Startup allows investors to buy shares in individual rental homes
A fast-growing real estate startup is pushing fractional ownership into new territory—building what it calls a “stock market for real estate,” CNBC writes.
Arrived, which...
Roundup: LSU transparency / NOLA’s $125M loan / LNG surge
Concerns raised: In a column, Louisiana Illuminator editor Greg LaRose argues that LSU’s handling of the University of New Orleans transition raises broader concerns...
Builders offering mortgage rates below traditional lenders to lure homebuyers
Homebuilders are increasingly using ultra-low mortgage rates to keep sales moving—offering financing far cheaper than traditional lenders and reshaping the economics of new-home purchases,...
State OKs sending Smitty’s oily waste to Jefferson Parish landfill
Louisiana regulators have approved an emergency request allowing a Jefferson Parish landfill to accept some of the millions of gallons of contaminated waste generated...
Due to the shutdown, October economic reports may never be released
The October jobs and inflation reports may never be released due to the government shutdown, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday.
As Bloomberg...
Chevron sees AI-driven electricity demand as a new frontier
Chevron plans to grow oil and gas production by up to 3% annually through 2030 while cautiously moving into the power sector, The Wall...
Roundup: Last penny minted / Atlanta Fed president / Fortified roofs
One-cent demise: The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia on Wednesday pressed its last penny, marking the latest step in the 1-cent coin’s demise. President Donald...
Food retailers also feeling the pain from SNAP benefit cuts and delays
Independent grocers and small food retailers nationwide are facing financial strain as the ongoing federal shutdown stalls SNAP benefit payments, cutting off a major...
Roundup: Mortgage demand / Government shutdown / $10B Toyota investment
Applications surge: Homebuyers made a surprising push last week as mortgage applications rose 6%—the strongest pace since September—despite slightly higher interest rates, according to...
Small businesses must avoid these pitfalls with insurance coverage
Every small business should carry comprehensive general liability, property, auto, workers’ compensation, cyber liability and excess coverage, according to Campbell “Ed” Wallace, a New...
The Fed is divided over what poses the biggest threat to the economy
Federal Reserve officials are increasingly divided over whether stubborn inflation or a weakening job market poses the bigger risk, clouding the outlook for interest...
Health Tip of the Week: Vitamin D supplements are not all the same
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Vitamin D keeps your bones sturdy, your immune system strong, and your mood bright. But most Americans don’t get enough...
