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American productivity is on the rise. Here’s why
Productivity in the U.S., as measured by how much the average worker gets done in an hour, has been on the rise, The Wall...
Roundup: U.S. Steel / JetBlue fined / New vehicle sales
Deal blocked: President Joe Biden on Friday officially blocked Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel, a once-iconic American company whose sale to a...
Will AI take jobs away from Baton Rouge professionals?
As the AI boom continues to grow, economists are exploring the potential effects its abrupt disruption could have on the economic geography of the...
US manufacturing closes 2024 on a positive note
A measure of U.S. factory activity advanced in December for a second consecutive month as orders and production picked up, suggesting the cloud over...
These Geismar properties just sold for a combined $10M
A global investment firm has acquired a pair of Univar Solutions properties in Geismar.
New York-based Fortress Investment Group purchased properties through FNLR Compounds Matter...
Local sales tax collections picked up in October
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‘LaPolitics’: Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association director reflects on his tenure
The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association, which represents arguably the most influential group of local government officials, will officially come under the leadership of Franklin Parish...
Why Baton Rouge doctors are banking on wearables in 2025
Apple Watches, Oura rings and Fitbits are more than trendy tech devices. They are shifting the health care landscape as we know it. And...
Oil stockpiles drop half as much as forecast
U.S. crude oil inventories fell less than expected last week, while stocks of gasoline and distillate fuels both seeing large builds with refineries maintaining...
Roundup: New Orleans attack / Oil spending / Airline travel
The latest: At a news briefing on Thursday, Gov. Jeff Landry shared the ongoing efforts between state, local and federal officials to respond to...
This home rental company continues its expansion in the Capital Region
Chicago-based home rental company Kairos Living continues to expand its footprint in Livingston Parish after buying lots in a pair of DSLD residential communities...
Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been since July
U.S. mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level since July.
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.91% from 6.85% last...
A look at how the nation’s biggest retailers are getting bigger
The biggest retailers in America are growing larger, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The three biggest retailers by revenue in the U.S.—Costco, Walmart and Amazon—accounted...
What local real estate experts are saying about the residential market for 2025
Real estate professionals in the Capital Region say how the area’s residential market performs in 2025 will depend on certain variables.
Tom Cook of Cook,...
Roundup: Baton Rouge weather / Tesla sales / Polar vortex
Record tied: For a second consecutive year, Baton Rouge recorded its warmest temperatures on record. The year 2024 ties 2023 as the hottest year...
This local bridal boutique is expanding with a private appointment suite
Baton Rouge brides will soon be able to say “yes to the dress” in a new way.
Bustle Bridal Baton Rouge, a local bridal boutique...
Why economists call the latest jobless claims numbers ‘encouraging’
The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most U.S. workers continue to...
This student housing complex changed hands
An Ohio-based real estate investment firm recently purchased a student housing complex near LSU.
Coastal Ridge Real Estate purchased the Arlington Cottages and Townhomes complex...
Roundup: Last day for the market / Data center construction / New Year’s Eve
Biggest annual gain in a decade: A string of volatile sessions for U.S. stocks extended into the year’s last trading day, marking an ominous...
What you should know about expanded Social Security benefits
The Senate passed legislation last week to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through...
