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- Louisiana BusinessRegional Businesses Adapt to AI Cybersecurity RisksNEW ORLEANS — Artificial intelligence is increasing the cybersecurity risks businesses face and prompting them to adapt as the technology is increasingly used both to carry out cyb…
- FinanceBrazilian stocks jump as Bolsonaro now seen as heavy favorite to win presidencyThe moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday. Bolsonaro will face incumbent Lula da Silva in a run-off on Oct. 25.…
- MarketsIntel’s stock drops after Musk hints at an additional partner for big chip ventureIntel may not be the only semiconductor company tapped to help with chip manufacturing for the Terafab project, as Elon Musk said discussions with TSMC are ongoing.…
- MarketsThis $23 billion software deal was struck at a decade-low valuation, as AI winner takes out loserSchneider Electric, the maker of electrical equipment that has thrived from the AI build-out, on Monday struck a $23 billion deal to buy an industrial-design software company at a …
- MarketsFalling wages, soaring energy prices and inflation: It’s beginning to look a lot like the 1970sIs it time to dust off the financial playbook from that dismal decade?…
- MarketsAn AI ‘reality check’ may take the S&P 500 to 5,000. Here are the trades to make, this strategist says.Keep an eye on artificial-intelligence spending in the upcoming earnings season, Panmure Liberum’s Joachim Klement said.…
- Louisiana BusinessLetter from the Executive DirectorAs you open this directory, I hope you see more than a list of businesses and organizations. I hope you see a community filled with hardworking people, small businesses, family-own…
- Louisiana BusinessInvesting in St. Bernard’s Economic FutureGinger Cangelosi, president and CEO of the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF), says location, industry momentum and workforce partnerships are driving new investme…
- Louisiana BusinessWhy Businesses Choose St. Bernard ParishWhen businesses weigh whether to put down roots in St. Bernard Parish, the decision often comes down to more than tax incentives or available land. Local leaders say safety, housin…
- Louisiana BusinessWhere Education Meets Economic GrowthFor decades, Nunez Community College has trained the workers who keep St. Bernard Parish running. Now, as new industries and investment pour into the region, the college is positio…
Small Business
- Small BusinessTrump pauses 50% scheduled tariffs on Canada for three days, announces 'deal' with OttawaTrump has already imposed a variety of tariffs on Canada and its specific exports, including metals, lumber and auto parts.…
- Small BusinessTwenty five states sue Trump administration over latest global tariffsTwenty five states sued the Trump administration, arguing its latest global tariffs unlawfully replace duties already struck down by courts.…
- Small BusinessStruggling to find a job? Try looking in NevadaThe sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate has been a hiring hot spot.…
- Small BusinessHouse Republican proposes small-business tax cut to pair with GOP federal budget packageSome congressional Republicans are hoping to tack on tax and other spending proposals to an effort to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.…
- Small BusinessThe 'Great Wealth Transfer': A $3 trillion opportunity for Black business owners is on the horizonResearchers forecast 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses, or SMBs, will be available for acquisition by 2035.…
- Small BusinessTariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdownNew data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.…
- Small BusinessTrump's tariffs trigger rising rate of job layoffs inside supply chain: ASCM/CNBC surveyTrump's tariffs have resulted in rising job cuts and less investment, according to a survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management and CNBC.…
- Small BusinessTrump tariffs: Small businesses take on high-interest rate loans to cover new costsEven if the Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs are illegal, high interest rates and fees on predatory loans are leaving some businesses facing years of debt.…
Finance
- FinanceBrazilian stocks jump as Bolsonaro now seen as heavy favorite to win presidencyThe moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday. Bolsonaro will face incumbent Lula da Silva in a run-off on Oct. 25.…
- FinanceStocks making the biggest moves premarket: DraftKings, Itau Unibanco, PTC & moreThese are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.…
- FinanceSports betting is increasingly the norm for Gen Z. Here’s why some financial and mental health experts are worriedSurveys show Gen Z increasingly views sports bets as a form of investment, and those who gamble too often face mental health risks.…
- FinanceLula or Bolsonaro: Wall Street braces for two wildly different results in Brazil electionWith the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.…
- FinanceHow AI is redefining Wall Street jobs — and boosting demand for this new 'hottest skill' by 1,721%Banks are fueling a hiring surge for AI engineers who are good at "agent orchestration" — the ability to coordinate teams of specialized agents.…
- FinanceStocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Broadcom, Nike, ON Semiconductor & moreThese are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.…
- FinanceTraders now see little chance of a Fed rate hike in October after weak jobs reportOdds tumbled after a jobs report showed a soft labor market, leading more traders to lower the the chances of a fed funds rate increase this month.…
- FinanceStocks making the biggest moves premarket: Nike, ON Semiconductor, Synaptics, Vylor & moreThese are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.…
Economy
- EconomyThe 2029 tipping point: Western populations are about to start shrinking, piling pressure on public financesMoody's predicts that the world's aging populations will have fundamental impacts on the global economy and lead to difficult policy decisions.…
- EconomyMen are losing ground in the labor market. Here's whyWomen outnumbered men in the workforce for eight straight months as of September, according to one analysis.…
- EconomyLabor market faltered in September as jobs increased by just 29,000, unemployment rate rose to 4.2%Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below the 84,000 forecast, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.…
- EconomyThe September jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expectWall Street is looking for job growth of 84,000 to close out the summer.…
- EconomyFed’s preferred gauge showed core inflation at 3.0% in August, much lighter than expectedThe personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to show an annual gain of 3.7% on headline and 3.3% for core, according to the Dow Jones consensus.…
- EconomyPrivate sector jobs rose by 90,000 in September, better than expected, ADP reportsPrivate job creation picked up in September after a brief slowdown.…
- EconomyThe Fed's main inflation measure will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expectData is expected to show ongoing price pressures and consumers who nevertheless continue to spend.…
- EconomyConsumer optimism slides to lowest since 2014 as fears escalate over rising prices and jobsThe Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled to 81.9, a decline of 6.7 points and a reading well below the forecast for 89.…
Rates & Fed
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital CorporationFederal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital Corporation…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation OFederal Reserve Board announces it will extend, until November 4, the comment period on its proposal to modernize Regulation O…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Ontario Bancorporation, Inc.Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Ontario Bancorporation, Inc.…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirementsFederal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requiremen…
- Rates & FedAgencies publish resolution plan feedback letters for 15 banking organizationsAgencies publish resolution plan feedback letters for 15 banking organizations…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS ActFederal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Sandy Spring BankFederal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Sandy Spring Bank…
Markets
- MarketsIntel’s stock drops after Musk hints at an additional partner for big chip ventureIntel may not be the only semiconductor company tapped to help with chip manufacturing for the Terafab project, as Elon Musk said discussions with TSMC are ongoing.…
- MarketsThis $23 billion software deal was struck at a decade-low valuation, as AI winner takes out loserSchneider Electric, the maker of electrical equipment that has thrived from the AI build-out, on Monday struck a $23 billion deal to buy an industrial-design software company at a …
- MarketsFalling wages, soaring energy prices and inflation: It’s beginning to look a lot like the 1970sIs it time to dust off the financial playbook from that dismal decade?…
- MarketsAn AI ‘reality check’ may take the S&P 500 to 5,000. Here are the trades to make, this strategist says.Keep an eye on artificial-intelligence spending in the upcoming earnings season, Panmure Liberum’s Joachim Klement said.…
Louisiana
- LouisianaData centers drive debate in Louisiana’s congressional racesAs data centers pop up across the country, debate around what role elected officials have, if any, on monitoring and restricting their resource use and development has become part …
- LouisianaWith projects aplenty, Cameron Parish ponders industrial development board revivalIs there a way for Cameron Parish to maintain control of industrial development within its own borders?That seemed to be the central question in front of the Cameron Parish Police …
- Louisiana‘Super intelligence,’ featuring Speaker Mike Johnson, adds to worries over potential AI disasterPresident Donald Trump’s attempt to rebrand artificial intelligence and place himself in lockstep with the industry’s leaders this week are the latest examples of how the administr…
Acadiana
- AcadianaIncreasing likelihood for tropical development in Gulf this weekThe NHC has a high likelihood this becomes a Tropical Depression or Storm.…
- AcadianaA misty Monday, tropical development possible in the Gulf this weekShowers will continue through Sunday night before drier weather arrives in Acadiana midweek, followed by potential tropical development in the Gulf later this week.…
Louisiana Business
- Louisiana BusinessRegional Businesses Adapt to AI Cybersecurity RisksNEW ORLEANS — Artificial intelligence is increasing the cybersecurity risks businesses face and prompting them to adapt as the technology is increasingly used both to carry out cyb…
- Louisiana BusinessLetter from the Executive DirectorAs you open this directory, I hope you see more than a list of businesses and organizations. I hope you see a community filled with hardworking people, small businesses, family-own…
- Louisiana BusinessInvesting in St. Bernard’s Economic FutureGinger Cangelosi, president and CEO of the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF), says location, industry momentum and workforce partnerships are driving new investme…
- Louisiana BusinessWhy Businesses Choose St. Bernard ParishWhen businesses weigh whether to put down roots in St. Bernard Parish, the decision often comes down to more than tax incentives or available land. Local leaders say safety, housin…
- Louisiana BusinessWhere Education Meets Economic GrowthFor decades, Nunez Community College has trained the workers who keep St. Bernard Parish running. Now, as new industries and investment pour into the region, the college is positio…
- Louisiana BusinessWhat’s in a Name?The St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce is proud to unveil the official name of our 2026–2027 Chamber Directory: Terre-aux-Boeuf Built on Heritage. Driven by Business. Terre-aux-Boeuf …
- Louisiana BusinessFairmont New Orleans to Open Nov. 2NEW ORLEANS — Fairmont New Orleans is scheduled to open in New Orleans’ Central Business District on Nov. 2 and is already accepting reservations. The opening will mark Fairmont Ho…
- Louisiana BusinessWeek in Review Sept. 28 – Oct. 2: People on the Move, New Business and MoreHere are some of the week’s biggest business stories affecting the Greater New Orleans business community in this week in review: More than $1 billion is flowing into New Orleans […
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