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Roundup: Shell earnings / Bourbon Street / Twin Peaks
Missing targets: Shell’s adjusted earnings fell more than expected, weighed by lower oil prices and refining margins, but the energy major’s cash-flow generation and...
See how the economy grew last year
The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth.
The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product—the...
Insurers continue to invest in oil and gas despite risks fueled by climate change
While insurance companies have long been aware of the risk of climate change—rising premiums, increasing losses—they have also become some of the biggest financiers...
A snapshot of where U.S. crude oil inventories stand
U.S. crude oil inventories increased for the first time in 10 weeks as exports fell and refineries lowered their capacity use, The Wall Street...
Roundup: Federal funding freeze / Merchandise trade / Costco
Backtracking: The White House on Wednesday said a “federal funding freeze” remains in “full force and effect” despite rescinding a controversial memo ordering a...
This New Orleans-based Mexican restaurant is coming to Baton Rouge
Tacos del Cartel, a Mexican restaurant that is part of New Orleans’ Veho Hospitality Group, is opening in Baton Rouge, an announcement reads.
According to...
Roundup: Jay Johnson / LSU Law protest / Tax filing season
Guest speaker: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson will speak at The Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on Wednesday. The Rotary Club meets at noon...
Louisiana’s CADA Insurance Services acquired by national firm
CADA Insurance Services, a Louisiana-based insurance company with an office in Baton Rouge, has been acquired by Trucordia, a national insurance firm headquartered in...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Facelifts—from drastic to discreet
Back in the day, facelifts were all about pulling the skin taut, which often left people looking more startled than youthful. Those traditional facelifts...
New contemporary home for sale in Materra subdivision, sponsored by LaFosse Construction
This contemporary single-story home in Materra features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The home includes Quartzite countertops and rich wood flooring. A unique highlight...
This new coffee shop just opened downtown
Sister companies House Brew and Smoky Bean Roasting Co. have opened the doors to a new storefront in downtown Baton Rouge, 225 reports.
The shop...
Bluebonnet office building changes hands for $1.6M
An office building in the Mercantile Office Park on Bluebonnet Boulevard has new ownership.
Best of Breed Properties I LLC bought the property from Mercantile...
Roundup: LED audit / Starbucks shake-up / Louisiana’s education funding
Clean bill: A recent audit of Louisiana Economic Development found no issues with the agency’s financial statements. In conducting the audit, the Louisiana Legislative...
Consumer confidence cools in January
U.S. consumer confidence dipped for the second consecutive month in January, a business research group said Tuesday.
The Conference Board reported that its consumer confidence...
Roundup: Home prices / Restaurant earnings / Funding freeze
Rising faster: U.S. home price gains picked up pace in November as buyers remained on the hunt for properties even in the face of...
State’s higher ed leaders partied with a purpose at Washington Mardi Gras
Washington Mardi Gras is known as a boozy political party for lobbyists, donors and politicians. But for higher education leaders, it’s also an opportunity...
This oil and gas giant is joining a venture to power AI data centers
Chevron, GE Vernova and investment firm Engine No. 1 say they are forming a joint venture to power artificial intelligence data centers with natural...
Proposed Starbucks site sells for $1M
A Metairie-based commercial real estate company has acquired a property in a steadily growing area of Baton Rouge for a proposed Starbucks.
Dorsey Development purchased...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Retail development opportunity near Amazon
Now available for sale, 8278 Airline Hwy. features ±1.7 acres of prime development land with ±100 feet of frontage along highly-visible Airline Highway, which...
IT challenges? A vCIO has you covered, sponsored by Gulf South Technology Solutions
Managing IT challenges while growing your business can feel overwhelming. That’s where a vCIO comes in. They provide proactive solutions, resolving tech headaches while...
