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This company just announced a $2.5B investment into Phillips 66
Activist Elliott Investment Management on Tuesday disclosed a stake in Houston-based Phillips 66 valued at more than $2.5 billion, saying that it is pushing...
Roundup: CFPB leadership / Egg prices / EV incentives
Stepping away: Two senior leaders at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced their resignations the day after acting Director Russell Vought instructed all staff...
Roundup: EU’s response to tariffs / US auto industry / Carbon capture
Striking back: The European Union vowed to respond to the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump said the U.S. will impose on steel and aluminum...
Why the Fed says it’s ‘well positioned’ for what lies ahead
The Federal Reserve is prepared to keep its key interest rate unchanged for now as inflation remains elevated and the job market is solid,...
‘LaPolitics’: Are auto insurance solutions forthcoming?
In mid-March, leaders in the Louisiana House of Representatives plan to hold a meeting that might look a lot like a one-day special session...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Recently reduced pricing on 674-unit...
This 674-unit portfolio presents an opportunity to acquire four distinct multifamily properties with significant upside potential. Cherry Creek (330 units) has low occupancy and...
IT roadmap: Your key to business growth, sponsored by Gulf South Technology Solutions
Is your IT strategy guiding your growth—or holding you back? A strong IT roadmap ensures your technology evolves with your business, improving efficiency, security,...
Meet Robert Stakenborghs of Advanced Microwave Imaging
Back in 2004, Baton Rouge mechanical engineer Robert Stakenborghs was working for a nuclear power company when he became fascinated by the possibilities of...
Roundup: Joel Davis / Jamie Glas / McDonald’s
Out of the race: Joel Davis has withdrawn his candidacy for council member at large for St. George and is instead endorsing David Dellucci...
Why Louisiana won’t get its allocated federal money for EV charging stations
President Donald Trump has suspended all federal funding, including money for Louisiana projects, that he considers part of a wider “scam” to force people...
Roundup: Alligator hunting / New tariffs / Impact Charter School
Extending the season: Louisiana, which lawmakers said has become overrun with alligators, plans to extend the 2025 hunting season for the wild reptiles. The...
Level Homes acquires a dozen lots within this Gonzales development
Local homebuilder Level Homes has purchased lots in the Village at Conway residential community in Gonzales.
The homebuilder bought 12 lots through Level Construction &...
SME to host Excellence in Sales & Marketing Awards Luncheon, sponsored by SME-GBR
Sales & Marketing Executives (SME) will host the Excellence in Sales & Marketing Awards Luncheon on Thursday, February 20, 2025, presented by Hancock Whitney....
How do local jobless claims compare to national trends?
After two consecutive weeks of declining unemployment claims, initial jobless claims rose last week in Louisiana, following national trends, according to the latest available...
This Ascension property sold for $7M
Over 100 acres of vacant land in Sorrento has been sold.
Capitol Development Group Rentals LLC sold the 111-acre tract off Highway 22 and Panama...
What the latest jobs report means for the national economy
Slowing but healthy U.S. job growth, combined with rising inflation expectations, supports the Federal Reserve’s notion to keep interest rates on hold for the...
Roundup: Southern Living / SEC revenue / DEI
Among the best: Southern Living magazine put a spotlight on the Capital Region this week with a new article highlighting the best things to...
Live After 5 will return to a full schedule after local companies step up
Baton Rouge’s free concert series will return to a full, six-show lineup after MAPP Construction and b1Bank stepped up as financial backers of the...
Roundup: Mortgage rates / Unemployment / Insurance reform
Some relief: The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief...
Roundup: Drew Brees / The Fed / Sales tax exemptions
Broadcast booth: Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he’s interested in joining an NFL broadcast team as a game analyst and hints...
