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Louisiana unemployment claims are down. Get the details
New unemployment claims in Louisiana dropped 12.4% for the week ending Oct. 12 after rising the previous week.
There were 1,583 new unemployment claims filed...
Who bought this Prairieville industrial property near I-10 for $1.1M?
A 13,500-square-foot industrial building was sold in Prairieville to continue as an industrial wholesale location for rigging products.
Greg Denova purchased the property through American...
Why some investors are slowing down on commercial deals
While investors and real estate experts had been expecting a new cycle for the beleaguered commercial real estate market, rising borrowing costs in the...
Advice from local experts on how to enhance your company’s social media
In today’s digital landscape, a strong social media presence isn’t just a perk for local businesses—it’s a game changer.
As more Baton Rouge companies...
The economy is good. Why are people still uncomfortable?
The economy is humming, inflation is cooling, Americans are well-employed but people are still not over how much higher prices are today than in...
Roundup: Highway expansions / Business etiquette / Honeywell
Band-aid solution: While highway expansion projects are considered common fixes to traffic and congestion problems, a California researcher says highway expansions actually make traffic...
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is rising. See by how much
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nearly three months.
The rate rose...
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.
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.
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 Louisiana
JPMorgan Chase is in talks to resume trading physical liquefied natural gas (LNG) after more than a decade, Bloomberg News reports.
The bank has had...
See how this nonprofit is looking to improve workforce development
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 Wednesday
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...
