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What the latest US unemployment numbers signal about the job market
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years.
Jobless claim...
See how much revenue Baton Rouge casinos brought in last month
Baton Rouge casinos collectively boosted their revenue by 6.5% in November compared to October, according to the state gaming board’s latest report.
It was the...
What the Legislative Auditor says about Louisiana DEQ
For the third consecutive review, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor has cited the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for problems with internal audits.
“An agency with...
How one of the South’s largest sports retailers is prepping for potential tariffs
Potential new tariffs could lead to higher prices for Nike and Adidas shoes at Academy Sports & Outdoors stores, but the retailer―which holds a...
Roundup: Luncheon clubs / YMCA closing / Business equipment sales
For the holidays: Press Club of Baton Rouge and the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge will not host luncheons this week because of the...
Power couple: How Laura and Kenny Nguyen are leading change in Baton Rouge
Some people talk about how Baton Rouge could change, but Laura and Kenny Nguyen are making change happen.
As Business Report features in its latest...
What small businesses should watch next year
For small businesses, the biggest change in the new year will be the arrival of a presumably more business-friendly administration in Washington. But there...
LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois talks Trump tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. trade partners like China, Mexico and Canada on his first day in office.
Tariffs...
See how much more it will cost to tailgate at LSU games next season
LSU football season ticket and parking renewals for 2025 are now available, but the prices have gone up.
After approval from the LSU Board of...
How certain incentives come at a cost for US homebuilders
Lower-rate loans and other incentives have helped the biggest homebuilders sell new houses at a decent clip this year, even as stubbornly high mortgage...
Roundup: Lawsuit against LSU / CEO shake-ups / Consumer spending
OLOL partnership: Former LSU Student Health Center head Julie Hupperich is suing the university over its partnership with Catholic hospital network Our Lady of...
Power couples: How Stephen and Colleen Waguespack navigate professional pursuits
As Colleen and Stephen Waguespack sat down to share their story to Business Report, it was evident they had much more in common than...
Here’s what the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge is showing
An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two...
‘LaPolitics’: Trump inauguration tickets going fast
If you're hoping to score tickets to the second presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, on Jan. 20, and haven’t yet made a request, you...
What a federal study says about the cost of LNG exports
A long-awaited Department of Energy study released Tuesday reports that a single LNG project, exporting 4 billion cubic feet of gas a day, would...
What the latest US jobless claims report signals
New filings for jobless benefits fell more than expected across the U.S. last week, reversing the prior week's jump and suggesting that a gradual...
Roundup: Amazon strike / Capital One / ‘Junk fee’ rule
Teamsters recognition: Thousands of Amazon.com workers went on strike Thursday during the crucial run-up to Christmas over contract negotiations and the company’s refusal to...
A new med spa has just opened in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge’s med spa industry is growing with a new addition to the city.
Skin10 Med Spa opened earlier this month at the Drusilla Office...
Do state lawmakers need to rebrand tort reform?
Louisiana lawmakers have begun considering some creative rebranding to generate new support to curtail personal injury lawsuits, Louisiana Illuminator reports.
“It’s a three-alarm fire,” Louisiana...
Upon further review, here’s how much the US economy really grew last quarter
The American economy grew at a healthy 3.1% annual clip from July through September, propelled by vigorous consumer spending and an uptick in exports,...
