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Sales of new homes across the US surged in September
Sales of new homes across the nation jumped in September as customers responded to more incentives from builders and a drop in mortgage rates,...
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...
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...
Company Insights: EFCU Financial
Sponsored by EFCU Financial
In 1934, 178 members invested a total of $941.70 to open the Stanocola Processing Employee’s Federal Credit Union (now ExxonMobil) —...
Company Insights: Acadian Capital Group
Sponsored by Acadian Capital Group
Acadian Capital Group is a multifamily office and private market management firm that offers an institutional approach to capital management...
This new tool aims to make the reporting of public school data more efficient
Louisiana's Treasury Department has launched a new tool for public school governing authorities to report financial data, The Center Square reports.
The site will feature...
This perk is a key in attracting affordable talent
Companies are increasingly offering schedule flexibility to attract talent affordably, according to Inc Magazine.
ZipRecruiter’s Q3 survey of new hires revealed that 45% of respondents...
Roundup: Home sales / Beyond Inc. / Coca-Cola
Slowest since 2010: Sales of previously owned homes fell 1% in September compared with August, to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 3.84 million...
Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Is it bad to...
Contacts are super convenient and widely used, so you’ve probably heard that you shouldn’t sleep in them. But you might not know that you...
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...
Home improvement projects are forecast to surge next year. Here’s why
Analysts and building products executives are forecasting that lower interest rates will fuel a remodeling renaissance next year, with increased spending on new kitchens,...
Roundup: Endorsements / New banking rules / Inflation fight
Council races: FuturePAC, the political action committee of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, today announced its endorsements for the Nov. 5 election. Candidates receiving...
Cardiovascular practice buys vacant North Harrell’s Ferry office building
A locally owned cardiovascular practice has purchased an office building on North Harrell’s Ferry Road to expand its operations.
Parris Cardiovascular Center purchased the vacant...
Commercial Property of the Week, sponsored by Elifin Realty: Upscale office building for sale...
Now available for sale or lease, 9373 Baringer Foreman Road (Building 3) offers a rare opportunity in the prestigious Baringer Block development. This Class...
Cybersecurity Tip of the Week, sponsored by Gulf South Technology Solutions: Why annual cybersecurity...
Annual cybersecurity training is outdated and ineffective against today's evolving threats. Cybercriminals adapt quickly and so should your defense. Training once a year leaves...
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 growing
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.
Housing...
See where the Baton Rouge mayoral candidates stand in the latest poll
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...
Why oil and gas services providers are pulling back on spending
Leaders of companies that supply the oil and gas industry are sounding less bullish than they were earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal...
What convenience stores are doing to improve their gastronomic image
Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be...
