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Is ExxonMobil's Acquisition of Denbury Inc. a Game-Changer for Louisiana Low Carbon Energy Growth?
Exxon Mobil announced it has closed the acquisition of Denbury Inc. in a transaction valued at $4.8 billion, or $89.45 per share. The...
Nov 7, 2023


WeWork: Shares plunge after reports say firm is filing for bankruptcy
Shares in the troubled office-sharing firm WeWork plunged on Wednesday, following reports it could file for bankruptcy as early as next...
Nov 2, 2023


Spirit Halloween lives on, even when the holiday ends and stores close
Halloween is over, and your local Spirit Halloween is about to become a ghost town. It’s open Wednesday for clearance sales. On Thursday,...
Nov 2, 2023


Apple to post fourth consecutive quarterly sales decline Thursday
Apple is expected to post its fourth consecutive quarterly revenue decline when it reports earnings after the bell Thursday. Wall Street...
Nov 1, 2023


NOLA.com: Talking Business: How Mike Sherman became the go-to guy on controversial land-use deals
If there is a complex or controversial real estate development in the New Orleans area, chances are Mike Sherman is in the middle of it....
Nov 1, 2023


Opinion: Senator Cassidy Rightly Challenges DOE's Hydrogen Funding Decision
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy's recent challenge to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding its allocation of funds for regional...
Oct 24, 2023


Temple announces formation of advisory council to tackle insurance crisis
In his first action as Insurance Commissioner-elect, Tim Temple announced the creation of an Insurance Advisory Council. According to a...
Oct 23, 2023


BUSINESS REPORT: NFIB hopeful for further income tax cuts under new governor
Governor-elect Jeff Landry had a 100% voting record with the National Federation of Independent Business when he was in Congress, says...
Oct 23, 2023


Elevance CEO 'remains confident' in closing deal for Blue Cross of Louisiana
Elevance Health, the insurance giant negotiating to purchase Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, remains committed to the $2.5...
Oct 18, 2023


LA Redfish Industry Gains Key Protections
In a win for Louisiana’s coastline, Wildlife and Fisheries adopted a Notice of Intent to extend the coastlife buffer to one mile...
Oct 12, 2023


OPINION: Obesity Epidemic Threatens Not Just Public Health, but Also National Security
When contemplating the greatest threats to American national security, an aggressive Communist China or expansionist Russia properly come...
Oct 5, 2023


Manufacturing Day Event Reminds Us of the Importance of Retaining Louisiana Workforce Talent
As any Louisianan who's watched TV recently or paid attention to the governor's race will tell you, growing and future-proofing the...
Oct 5, 2023
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