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This housing market indicator reached a record low last month
Pending home sales in the U.S. slid to an all-time low in January as high mortgage rates, record-high home prices, and possibly the terrible...
Sales of new single-family homes tumbled in January. Here’s one reason whyÂ
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell more than expected last month as persistently high mortgage rates kept potential buyers on the sidelines, the...
Here’s where the US economy stood at the end of 2024
The U.S. economy advanced at a healthy pace and inflation was more stubborn than initially estimated at the end of 2024, Bloomberg reports.Â
Gross domestic...
The latest on Trump’s tariff threats against Mexico, Canada and China
President Donald Trump on Thursday said that his proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect on March 4, and that China...
Roundup: Eli Lilly expansion / WARN notices / US jobless claims rise
Investment incoming: Eli Lilly on Wednesday said it will invest at least $27 billion to build four new manufacturing sites in the U.S., as...
Roundup: Federal layoffs / Future concerns of workers / LSU distancing from DEI
More cuts incoming: Federal agencies must develop plans to eliminate employee positions, according to a memo distributed Wednesday by President Donald Trump’s administration that...
Dockworkers approve their new labor deal with a pay raise
Dockworkers on Tuesday voted in favor for their long-awaited labor deal, which delivers a 62% pay raise and promises peace at ports for the...
Roundup: Meta’s energy impact / BP / Mortgage rates
Energy demand: The rapid rise of data centers has utilities scrambling to meet unprecedented demand. This surge, experts warn, risks driving up electricity rates...
This local Starbucks property just sold for $2.2M
The Starbucks property on Florida Boulevard near the Amazon fulfillment center has changed hands.
California-based Loker LLC purchased the property from Cortana Coffee LLC for...
Roundup: Fees at ports / EV chargers turned off / Home Depot earnings
Ramping up: The U.S. trade war with China is escalating beyond tariffs with a plan by the Trump administration to impose steep fees on...
225 Day festivities will return this weekendÂ
In recent years, viral social media posts and local organizations have dubbed Feb. 25 (or 02/25) as 225 Day, with the biggest celebration taking...
How are small business owners feeling about the future?
Small business owners felt more uncertain about the future in January, as they continue to deal with labor challenges and lingering inflation.
According to a...
Pessimistic about the economy, Americans are cutting their spending
More than half of Americans are delaying major life plans due to uncertainty over the economy, Bloomberg reports.Â
The results are part of a new...
Roundup: Homeland Security / PitchBR / Consumer confidence
Madison Sheahan: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is planning to tap Madison Sheahan, Louisiana’s head of Wildlife and Fisheries, for a senior...
The biggest tech mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them, sponsored by Gulf...
Technology should drive your business forward—not create headaches. Yet, many companies make costly IT mistakes, from ignoring cybersecurity threats to investing in the wrong...
Roundup: 50,000 pounds / WrestleMania / H&E Rentals
Drive safe: Seven people were taken to area hospitals this morning after a nine-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Essen Lane in Baton Rouge...
A financial scandal prompts BESE to restructure this charter school’s leadership
The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is reconstituting the governing board of Education Explosion Inc. following an audit that accused the charter...
Company Insights: Manchac Homes blazes a trail of innovation with a distinctive approach to...
Sponsored by Manchac Homes
Manchac Homes begins its second decade with an expanded team, an impressive list of accolades and a vision for the future...
Company Insights: Manchac Homes blazes a trail of innovation with a distinctive approach to...
Sponsored by Manchac Homes
Manchac Homes begins its second decade with an expanded team, an impressive list of accolades and a vision for the future...
Roundup: Starbucks layoffs / Apple hiring / Steven Procopio
Corporate cuts: Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chair and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations. In a letter to...
