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- FinanceTrump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agencyMatt Zames is taking an unpaid position to help his former JPMorgan colleague Frank Bisignano tackle modernization of the SSA, CNBC has learned.…
- MarketsNvidia earnings could rescue a stalled-out stock market — if the AI chip maker breaks this trendShares of Jensen Huang’s company have struggled to make headway since its previous results day.…
- MarketsI hold my mother-in-law’s power of attorney. I’m also her executor and trustee. Do I have too much power over her affairs?“There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.”…
- AcadianaVideo of Black doll being dragged through LSU student union draws outrageA woman was seen dragging a Black doll through the student union on Wednesday, Aug. 19.…
- Markets‘It’s truly a tragedy’: My daughter hasn’t spoken to me for 4 years, but it has nothing to do with politics“You’ll have to trust me when I tell you that she had love, support and opportunities.”…
- EconomyBessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peakedTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there's a "very good chance" of the U.S. has seen its budget deficit peak under President Donald Trump.…
- MarketsI need to get out of my job. Can I leave for a competitor if I’ve signed a non-compete?“I’ve been unhappy for a while.”…
- MarketsBitcoin on track for best week in more than two years. Can this mean the next crypto bull market has arrived?Is bitcoin ready to move on after a lengthy slump? One analyst says investors should be careful in trying to guess a bottom for the crypto.…
- AcadianaTwo people hospitalized in early-morning Lafayette shootingTwo people were hospitalized after a shooting in Lafayette thos morning, authorities said.…
- EconomyBessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can tryMarket experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys.…
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 Business'I never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before this': How one medical supply CEO is navigating the oil price shockMedical supply company Gentell sources raw materials from around the world, and the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is causing volatility for its business.…
- 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.…
Finance
- FinanceTrump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agencyMatt Zames is taking an unpaid position to help his former JPMorgan colleague Frank Bisignano tackle modernization of the SSA, CNBC has learned.…
- FinanceStocks making the biggest moves premarket: BJ's Wholesale, Broadcom, Ross Stores & moreThese are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.…
- FinanceChinese humanoid robots' biggest obstacle: Humans are still (mostly) betterHumanoid robots still struggle to perform as efficiently as humans in most labor scenarios.…
- FinanceSamsung plans up to $80 billion in shareholder returns after SK Hynix buybackSamsung Electronics plans shareholder returns totaling 90 trillion won to 110 trillion won, including about 30 trillion won in third-quarter cash dividends.…
- FinanceLabubu maker Pop Mart shares fall as key ex-China sales data drop, Citi cuts price targetPop Mart shares fall after announcing first-half earnings.…
- FinanceStocks making the biggest moves midday: Walmart, Deere, CrowdStrike, Moderna & moreThese are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.…
- FinanceStocks making the biggest moves premarket: Walmart, Coinbase, Moderna, Alibaba & moreThese are the stocks posting the largest moves in the premarket.…
- FinanceChina is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appealChinese government bond yields have remained low amid a global surge.…
Economy
- EconomyBessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peakedTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there's a "very good chance" of the U.S. has seen its budget deficit peak under President Donald Trump.…
- EconomyBessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can tryMarket experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys.…
- EconomyBessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billionBessent said his department is going "make a market" in the longer-dated securities where yields have been surging lately.…
- EconomyU.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade
- EconomyTrump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much lessAs he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.…
- EconomyRussia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwiseAndrei Klepach was reportedly fired from his role after presenting a report warning that Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine.…
- EconomyConsumer prices rose 0.1% in July, as expected, putting the annual rate at 3.4%The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.1% in July, with an annual rate of 3.4%.…
- EconomyWholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increaseThe producer price index was expected to increase by 0.2% in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus.…
Rates & Fed
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank PlcFederal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York BranchFederal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deut…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of United Community BankFederal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Regions Bank and former employee of United Community Bank…
- Rates & FedMinutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 28–29, 2026…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions BankFederal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc.Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc.…
- Rates & FedFederal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Banco Santander, S.A. and Santander Holdings USA, Inc.Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Banco Santander, S.A. and Santander Holdings USA, Inc.…
Markets
- MarketsNvidia earnings could rescue a stalled-out stock market — if the AI chip maker breaks this trendShares of Jensen Huang’s company have struggled to make headway since its previous results day.…
- MarketsI hold my mother-in-law’s power of attorney. I’m also her executor and trustee. Do I have too much power over her affairs?“There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.”…
- Markets‘It’s truly a tragedy’: My daughter hasn’t spoken to me for 4 years, but it has nothing to do with politics“You’ll have to trust me when I tell you that she had love, support and opportunities.”…
- MarketsI need to get out of my job. Can I leave for a competitor if I’ve signed a non-compete?“I’ve been unhappy for a while.”…
- MarketsBitcoin on track for best week in more than two years. Can this mean the next crypto bull market has arrived?Is bitcoin ready to move on after a lengthy slump? One analyst says investors should be careful in trying to guess a bottom for the crypto.…
- MarketsWhen it comes to stock buybacks, anything SK Hynix can do, Samsung can do biggerAs demand far outstrips supply in the memory-chip market, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are generating outsize profits and throwing off huge free cash flow. Now both companies p…
- MarketsAmerican consumers are delivering a retail reality check as they laser in on bargainsRecent earnings results suggest that the typical shopper is ‘employed, still spending, and increasingly disciplined about it.’…
- MarketsModerna’s personalized mRNA shot could reshape the fight against skin cancer — but it may also be overhypedDoctors and patients are excited about the possible breakthrough, but some analysts believe there’s too much hype.…
Louisiana
- LouisianaLouisiana judge holds ICE official in contemptICE has pointed to Ibrahim Mohammed’s criminal conviction as the reason for his deportation. That’s in line with the Trump administration’s typical explanation for bypassing import…
- LouisianaState lawmakers gave Louisiana foster parents more money — or so they thoughtFrustrated foster parents vented to a panel of Louisiana lawmakers this week about seeing less money from the state to care for kids in state custody.…
- LouisianaAppellate court rules LSU has to make employee investigation records publicA state appellate court has ruled LSU must release its investigative records about a former administrator accused of catfishing students to the former editor of its student paper.…
- LouisianaDespite record low in veteran homelessness, half of states saw increasesStates have taken a bigger role in addressing veteran homelessness, with programs ranging from incentives for landlords, to coordinated services.…
- LouisianaState health department gives UL Monroe $2 million to address rural nursing shortageThe Louisiana Board of Regents projects the state will have a shortfall of approximately 6,000 nurses by 2030.…
- LouisianaWhite House to press forward with FDA nominee despite Cassidy’s concernsCassidy, as chairman of the Senate Health Committee, has control over whether to schedule a confirmation hearing or a committee vote on Overton’s nomination.…
- LouisianaCities turn to AI to speed housing permittingThe aim, some city officials say, is to eliminate repeated rounds of corrections that can add weeks or months to the process — but to leave final decisions in the hands of human re…
- LouisianaChild abuse, neglect deaths in Louisiana on pace to surpass 2025 numbersMore child deaths possibly linked to abuse and neglect in Louisiana have been investigated so far this year than in all of 2025, and the number of proven fatal incidents is on pace…
Acadiana
- AcadianaVideo of Black doll being dragged through LSU student union draws outrageA woman was seen dragging a Black doll through the student union on Wednesday, Aug. 19.…
- AcadianaTwo people hospitalized in early-morning Lafayette shootingTwo people were hospitalized after a shooting in Lafayette thos morning, authorities said.…
- AcadianaExtreme Heat Warning in effect, scattered strong storms this eveningAn Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Acadiana this Friday. High temperatures climb into the upper as muggier conditions push heat indices above 110°. Make sure to hydrate and t…
- AcadianaOpelousas holds 1st little league awards banquetOPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)-- The City of Opelousas recently held its first Little League banquet to honor players from the city's baseball and softball teams. The event aimed to celebra…
- AcadianaLee Amedee to return to Cajun baseball for 5th seasonLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Louisiana infielder Lee Amedee announced on social media that he is returning to the Cajuns for a fifth season. The decision follows a Wednesday ruling by …
- AcadianaCharter buys Cox for $34.5 billion, rebranding to Spectrum soonLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- Charter Communications has purchased Cox Communications for $34.5 billion. Charter, the parent company of Spectrum, plans to rebrand Cox markets to Spectrum…
- AcadianaUL's Turning Point USA chapter sees rapid growth in number of membersLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- The Turning Point USA chapter at the University of Louisiana has experienced rapid growth, expanding from about 30 members to nearly 400 pledged students. A…
- Acadiana1st and 10 Summer Series: Southside SharksLAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) -- The Southside High School football team is preparing for the upcoming season following a 10-three record last year. Led by head coach Jess Curtis and senio…
Louisiana Business
- Louisiana BusinessNew Biz 500 Survey: Strong Hiring, Talent ChallengesEditor’s Note: This story is part of the Biz New Orleans Magazine’s focus on workforce issues, August edition. NEW ORLEANS – Greater New Orleans businesses are hiring, but fi…
- Louisiana BusinessWWII Museum Names Board Chair, Officers, TrusteesNEW ORLEANS — The National WWII Museum has announced the election of James E. Maurin as 2026–28 Chair of its national Board of Trustees, as well as its recently elected […]…
- Louisiana BusinessCharter Deal with Cox Brings Spectrum to New OrleansNEW ORLEANS – Cox Communications customers in the New Orleans region will begin seeing Spectrum products, pricing and branding in mid-September following the completion of Charter …
- Louisiana BusinessChaffe & Associates Adds 3 AnalystsNEW ORLEANS – Chaffe & Associates, Inc. (Chaffe), a Gulf South-based investment banking firm, has announced the continued expansion of its professional team with the addition o…
- Louisiana BusinessNew Orleans Film Festival Unveils 2026 LineupNEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Film Society has announced the first wave of films and programming for the 37th annual New Orleans Film Festival, which will take place Oct. […]…
- Louisiana BusinessNOMAR Division Earns Top Commercial AccreditationMETAIRIE, La. – The Commercial Investment Division (CID) of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS (NOMAR) has earned Diamond Commercial Services Accreditation …
- Louisiana BusinessCamelback Ventures Opens 2027 Fellowship ApplicationsNEW ORLEANS – New Orleans-based Camelback Ventures, a national organization that invests in and supports community-rooted entrepreneurs, has opened applications for its 2027 Camelb…
- Louisiana BusinessPrestigious Journal Public Culture Moves to TulaneNEW ORLEANS – Public Culture, an award-winning international academic journal focused on culture, politics and globalization, has moved its institutional and editorial home from Ne…
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