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What Morgan Stanley’s investment in carbon capture means for Louisiana
Investment banking giant Morgan Stanley has struck a deal that aims to remove 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, Axios reports.Â
Morgan Stanley...
Why MBA programs are seeing a surge in applications
An increasing number of professionals are applying to business schools, The Wall Street Journal reports.Â
Applications for MBA programs have increased 12% in 2024, according...
Roundup: McDonald’s / Louisiana PAC spending / Apple fined
Outbreak: McDonald’s told customers on Wednesday that they should feel confident ordering from its restaurants despite a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its...
JPMorgan Chase is considering two LNG projects in LouisianaÂ
JPMorgan Chase is in talks to resume trading physical liquefied natural gas (LNG) after more than a decade, Bloomberg News reports.Â
The bank has had...
See how this nonprofit is looking to improve workforce developmentÂ
An alliance of community organizations has launched a new initiative called SKILLED BR.
Its goal: Boost job prospects and wages across Baton Rouge by offering...
A Q&A with mayoral candidate Sid Edwards
Daily Report sat down with Republican mayoral candidate Sid Edwards to discuss his campaign and his vision for Baton Rouge. This interview has been...
Roundup: Tax brackets / Holiday shopping / The Newtron Group
Inflation adjustments: The brackets that determine how much Americans pay in taxes each year are moving up by their smallest amount in a few...
What California calls a publicity stunt is economic development to Louisiana
A Louisiana state board is expected to vote Wednesday on millions in tax breaks for an ExxonMobil advanced recycling facility in Baton Rouge that...
LABI names Business Excellence award winners
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry today announced the companies and individuals it has selected as winners of its 2024 Business Excellence Awards,...
Metro Council will contemplate lighthouses and bond refinancing on WednesdayÂ
An item authorizing the mayor to execute a $500,000 cooperative endeavor agreement with Together Baton Rouge to participate in a pilot solar energy program...
Affluent buyers are looking for lower-priced cars. Here’s why
Had she wanted to, Michelle Chumley could have afforded a pricey new SUV loaded with options. But when it came time to replace her...
How much money have Gonzales mayoral candidates raised?
In a contest that may shape the future of Gonzales, four candidates—all Democrats—are vying for the city’s mayoral seat.
A Daily Report review of the...
Roundup: Municipal bonds / Honeywell and AI / Rotary Club
Going up: Municipal bonds should benefit from interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, Principal Asset Management says in a note. “High-quality municipals offer compelling...
See which sector of housing starts is growingÂ
Housing starts across the nation slowed last month as a drop in multifamily projects outweighed a rise in construction for single-family homes, Bloomberg reports.Â
Housing...
See where the Baton Rouge mayoral candidates stand in the latest pollÂ
Democrat Ted James has a small lead over incumbent Democrat Sharon Weston-Broome in the race to be East Baton Rouge’s mayor-president, according to a...
Belle of Baton Rouge opens its temporary land-based site
The Belle of Baton Rouge announced the opening of its temporary land-based casino on Monday.
The facility is located on the levee just off River...
How might taxpayers be affected by Gov. Landry’s tax reform package?
RESET Louisiana on Monday released its analysis of Gov. Jeff Landry’s recently proposed Louisiana Forward tax reform package.
RESET is a nonpartisan collaboration between the...
Louisiana unemployment claims are on the riseÂ
New unemployment claims in Louisiana rose 7.7% for the week ending Oct. 12.Â
There were 1,779 initial claims filed last week in Louisiana, up from...
These top execs are supporting a $107M new building at LSU. Here’s why
President William F. Tate IV finished his statewide bus tour on Friday by announcing the vision for a new $107 million construction and advanced...
How recycling your tech trash can prevent data breaches
Approximately 70% of toxic waste in non-hazardous landfills is from electronic waste, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. With today’s rapid technological advancements,...
