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Louisiana’s industrial giants eye emerging quantum computing technology
Quantum computing is moving from a lab theory to an industrial tool—and Louisiana’s heavy industries are paying attention, 10/12 writes.
Though not yet scalable, IBM’s...
Founders Fest postponed until the fall; kickoff event is still on for Wednesday
The inaugural Founders Fest, a two-day event originally scheduled for May 28 and 29, has been postponed until the fall.
Abbey Lovett, the festival’s organizer,...
Roundup: Ralph Lauren / Tracking GPU costs / Feral hog invasion
Raising prices: Ralph Lauren says it will raise prices more than previously planned in order to offset tariffs. The luxury apparel and accessories company...
This 299-unit apartment complex in Gonzales just sold
A nearly 300-unit apartment complex in Gonzales has new ownership.
California real estate firm Griffin Capital bought the Oaks at Riverbend apartment complex property on...
Insurance industry is already facing a storm of losses ahead of hurricane season
While NOAA forecasts a 60% chance of an above-average hurricane season, the insurance industry is already grappling with soaring losses from wildfires, storms and rising...
First Look: The Cozy Griddle opens next week
Baton Rouge’s breakfast scene will get a boost next week with the soft opening of The Cozy Griddle, a new restaurant on Coursey Boulevard,...
Global LNG trade reaches a record high in 2024
Global liquefied natural gas trade reached a record 411.2 million tons in 2024, up 2.4% from the previous year, with the U.S. cementing its...
Roundup: Freezing federal layoffs / Trade war / Memorial Day
On hold for now: A federal judge has extended her freeze on President Donald Trump’s plan for mass layoffs and reorganizations at 22 federal...
Auto insurance overhaul advances amid debate
A major legislative push to reduce Louisiana’s auto insurance costs is moving forward, but not without deep debate and division, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
On Wednesday,...
BTR is prepared for a surge in air travel this holiday weekend
The Baton Rouge Metro Airport is expecting a busy holiday weekend.
A BTR spokesperson tells Daily Report that there will be five more inbound and...
Home sales nationwide slip as spring season stalls
Sales of previously owned homes in the U.S. fell in April to their slowest pace in seven months, signaling a sluggish start to the...
Retailers face pricing shift as the penny retires
Businesses will soon need to rethink how they price everyday goods as the U.S. Treasury begins phasing out the penny, ending over 230 years...
Site of a proposed Tex-Mex restaurant on West Lee sells for $1.5M
Dallas holding company Uncommon Brands has purchased a 2.4-acre tract on West Lee Drive near Burbank Drive—the future home to a Tex-Mex chain’s first...
Louisiana lawmakers are fast-tracking nuclear permitting
Louisiana is moving to fast-track environmental permitting for advanced nuclear projects under a bill that aligns the state with a national effort to accelerate...
Roundup: Big win for Trump / Nonunanimous verdicts / Walmart layoffs
Up all night: House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson unifying his ranks to...
US initial jobless claims fall despite rising economic uncertainty
The number of Americans filing unemployment claims last week fell slightly as businesses continue to retain employees despite growing economic uncertainty over U.S. trade...
30-second strategy: How women can build confidence in male-dominated fields
How can women in male-dominated fields build confidence in rooms where they may be the only woman present?
When asked that question during Business Report’s...
SBA tightening requirements on loan program for underserved entrepreneurs
The Small Business Administration is clamping down on its Community Advantage loan program, barring new lenders and raising capital reserve requirements for existing ones,...
Roundup: Lowe’s / Phillips 66 / Target’s outlook
Better than expected: Lowe’s on Wednesday stood by its full-year forecast, as growing sales among home professionals helped offset slower demand from do-it-yourself customers....
Southern students step into national spotlight with Human Jukebox documentary
A documentary made by a team of five Southern University students about the school’s world-famous Human Jukebox marching band won a $40,000 grant at...
