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Oil and gas companies hedged at record levels prior to commodities sell-off
Oil and gas producers moved quickly to lock in profits as energy prices surged ahead of a sudden global commodities sell-off, Bloomberg writes.
U.S. shale...
Judge rejects Trump’s national security claim, revives offshore wind project
A federal judge on Monday ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction, the fifth such...
Who’s building and who’s buying in Greater Baton Rouge
Here are the latest property transactions and issued permits in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes.
East Baton Rouge Parish
A $30 million remodel...
Roundup: FEMA / ExxonMobil / Hurricane recovery funding
Winter storm response: States including Louisiana are turning to a slimmer FEMA after a deadly winter storm left widespread power outages and damage across...
What UNO students are saying about the school’s return to the LSU System
A new survey shows most University of New Orleans students and alumni support the school’s return to the LSU System, though many worry the...
Local housing market expected to carry its newfound momentum into 2026
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market is entering 2026 on more stable footing, with signs of renewed momentum after several years of constrained affordability...
Regional development groups take lead in Louisiana’s new workforce strategy
Louisiana Works has launched a new statewide Business Workforce Solutions initiative aimed at streamlining how employers access workforce support and talent development resources. The...
From tech to logistics, companies trim payrolls amid economic strain
As layoffs mount, workers are feeling increasingly uneasy about the job market.
In the U.S., economists have said that businesses are largely at a “no-hire,...
US crude stockpiles drop, defying analyst expectations
U.S. crude oil inventories declined last week, surprising analysts and highlighting shifting trade flows and refinery activity, The Wall Street Journal writes.
According to new...
Roundup: Factory orders rise / Mortgage rates / Fed chair
Editor’s note: Daily Report has updated this story since its original publication to correct that the move does not involve Brown & Root’s Baton...
Parish Pets grows its pawprint on Government Street
Parish Pets is celebrating the grand opening of its expanded Government Street location this Saturday, showcasing a larger retail space, an in-house production area...
Brian Kelly’s LSU lakefront home goes under contract in off-market deal
Former LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s home on East Lakeshore Drive is under contract, with the sale expected to close at the end of...
New rule is forcing companies to reveal tax footprints
Public companies are beginning to pull back the curtain on a long-standing corporate mystery: where they actually pay their income taxes and how much...
Here’s when you can expect your IRS tax refund
Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15.
The average refund last year was $3,167....
What does Gov. Jeff Landry’s Greenland role really entail?
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has taken on an unusual second role as President Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, a position that has drawn attention—and...
Brown & Root Industrial Services shifts engineering hub to Metairie
Brown & Root Industrial Services has relocated its engineering and construction operations in St. Rose to Three Lakeway Place in Metairie, marking a strategic...
Gonzales company expands footprint with new facility
Gonzales-based ESP Valve is nearing completion of a 41,000-square-foot, purpose-built industrial facility designed to support large-scale valve repair, control valve automation and turnaround planning...
Roundup: State Rep. Dixon McMakin / Trump Accounts / Safari Park owner
Running for Congress: State Rep. Dixon McMakin, R-Baton Rouge, has entered the race to replace Julia Letlow as U.S. representative for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional...
Home energy bills surge as relentless cold grips the country
A wave of winter storms sweeping across the U.S. is colliding with the highest energy costs in years, forcing households to make tough financial...
The Fed holds steady as progress on inflation remains elusive
The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it...
