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• Big days from Bradley, Bubba give US 5-3 lead

  September 28, 2012 6:49 PM

  MEDINAH, Ill. - Slow start, fast finish, comfortable lead. The Americans have a 5-3 lead over Europe after steamrolling through the second session of the Ryder Cup on Friday. Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson swept their matches, and Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson flirted with a record score in fourballs.... more »

• More NHL players head to Europe

  September 18, 2012 10:46 AM

  GENEVA - New York Islanders captain Mark Streit and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Yannick Weber are returning home to play in Switzerland during the NHL lockout. Bern says it has signed Streit and Geneva-Servette says it recruited Weber. San Jose Sharks captain Joe Thornton is also expected in Switzerland this week... more »

• US stocks edge lower on Europe worries

  May 18, 2012 11:01 AM

  It looks like it will take more than Facebook's initial public offering to push stocks into positive territory. Facebook shares were trading at $40 a few minutes after starting trading, $2 higher than their offering price. In midday trading Friday, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 32 points at... more »

• The price of oil continues to fall

  May 18, 2012 10:56 AM

  NEW YORK - Oil prices are lower ahead of a weekend meeting where leaders of the world's biggest economies will look for ways to help Europe resolve its debt crisis. Benchmark oil fell 60 cents to $91.96 per barrel on Friday in New York. Brent crude dropped 32 cents to... more »

• Stocks tumble, worries over European debt

  April 23, 2012 3:23 PM

  NEW YORK - Worrying news out of Europe is sending stocks sharply lower at the close of trading. The Dutch government collapsed Monday, a day after French President Nicolas Sarkozy lost the first round of that country's presidential election. A new report showed that European government debt is piling... more »

• US trade deficit hits $52.6 billion in January

  March 9, 2012 9:05 AM

  WASHINGTON - The U.S. trade deficit surged to the widest imbalance in more than three years in January as imports hit an all-time high, reflecting big demand for foreign-made cars, computers and food products. U.S. exports to Europe fell, raising concerns that the debt crisis in that region could dampen... more »

• Biggest drop of year for Dow as US market slumps

  March 6, 2012 11:01 AM

  U.S. stocks are down sharply at midday after steep losses in Europe. The Dow Jones industrial average is down 165 points. That is its biggest decline during a trading day this year. Just before noon EST, the Dow was down 1.3 percent to 12,798. The biggest decline for the Dow... more »

• US, Europe look at fast but risky penalty on Iran

  February 15, 2012 11:09 AM

  WASHINGTON- The White House says Iran is lashing out at the world to "distract attention" from the damage that international sanctions are having at home. Iran is claiming Wednesday that it has achieved two major advances in its program to master production of nuclear fuel, a defiant move in response... more »

• US stock futures rise on hopes of Europe debt plan

  September 26, 2011 8:42 AM

  NEW YORK- U.S. stock futures are rising on hopes that European leaders will come up with a new strategy to resolve the region's debt crisis. Finance officials met in Washington this past weekend and pledged to take bolder steps to fight the problems. German leaders, for example, want banks... more »

• Stocks sharply higher

  August 23, 2011 12:37 PM

  NEW YORK - Stocks are sharply higher in midday trading for the second day in a row. Exxon Mobil Corp. rose the most of the 30 stocks in the Dow Jones industrial average on Tuesday, gaining 2.8 percent. Chevron Corp. rose 2.7 percent. Bank of America Corp.... more »

• Oil prices jump past $100

  February 23, 2011 12:18 PM

  NEW YORK - The price of oil passes $100 per barrel for the first time since October 2008. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude on Wednesday rose $4.59 to $100.01 in afternoon trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, which can be shipped around the world and... more »

• Oil prices drop below $82 a barrel

  October 27, 2010 11:02 AM

  Oil prices dropped below $82 a barrel Wednesday as the dollar strengthened and a report showed a surge in U.S. crude supplies undermined optimism that demand is improving. Bu early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for December delivery was down 72 cents at $81.83 a barrel in electronic trading... more »

• Officials think bin Ladin involved in Europe plot

  October 1, 2010 12:50 PM

  U.S. counterterrorism officials say they believe that senior al-Qaida leaders, including Osama bin Laden, are involved in the latest terror plot against European cities. The multi-pronged scope of the emerging plan - which was to launch coordinated shooting sprees or attacks in Britain, France and Germany - is an... more »

• Stocks climb as Bernanke says recovery continues

  June 9, 2010 10:11 AM

  Stocks are higher after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said debt problems in Europe could amount to only a modest drag on the U.S. economy if the financial markets can halt their slide. Bernanke's comments Wednesday came in prepared remarks for testimony to the House Budget Committee. He... more »

• BR company will make generic drugs in Europe

  June 2, 2010 12:40 PM

  A pharmaceutical company based in Baton Rouge plans to begin manufacturing protein-based drugs in Europe over the next two years. TransGenRx CEO William Fioretti says the company will boost its employment in Baton Rouge from 38 to about 60 during that time. The company was founded in 2002.... more »

• Oil prices rise to near $71 a barrel

  May 24, 2010 9:26 AM

  Oil prices rose to near $71 a barrel Monday in Asia, as recovering stock markets bolstered the confidence of crude traders. Higher stock prices in most Asian markets helped buoy oil since traders look to equities as a barometer of overall global investor confidence. Crude has fallen about... more »

• Oil prices back above $71 a barrel

  May 17, 2010 7:56 AM

  Oil prices temporarily sank below $70 a barrel Monday, as the dollar rose to a four-year high against the euro, but later recovered along with Europe's stock markets and its shared currency. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for June delivery was up 4 cents to $71.65 a... more »

• Oil prices fall below $75 a barrel

  May 13, 2010 7:52 AM

  Oil prices fell below $75 a barrel Thursday as the dollar strengthened further against the euro and traders considered signs of tepid U.S. crude demand against growing consumption in developing economies. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for June delivery was down 74 cents at $74.91 a barrel... more »

• Oil prices fall to near $76 a barrel

  May 11, 2010 9:13 AM

  Oil prices fell to near $76 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after investor euphoria over a $1 trillion European debt bailout evaporated and the euro weakened. Oil is down from an 18-month high of $87.15 a barrel early last week as the European debt crisis undermined investor confidence in... more »

• Stocks soaring on news of EU plant to fight debt

  May 10, 2010 8:42 AM

  A plan to combat Europe's spreading debt crisis has sent stocks soaring. The European Union has agreed to put up $1 trillion to protect the euro and shore up member economies. Stocks surged in Europe and in early trading on Wall Street the Dow Jones was up my... more »

• Oil rebounds to $78 on European loan package

  May 10, 2010 7:49 AM

  Oil prices rebounded from last week's 14 percent sell-off, rising to $78 a barrel Monday after Europe and the IMF pledged nearly $1 trillion to help defend the embattled euro. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for June delivery was up $2.93 to $78.04 a barrel in electronic... more »

• Three dead during Greek riots over financial crisis

  May 5, 2010 9:40 AM

  Three people are dead after a fire broke out at an Athens bank during rioting over government austerity measures. An estimated 100,000 people took to the streets Wednesday during a nationwide wave of strikes against spending cuts aimed at saving the country from bankruptcy. Protesters were hurling Molotov cocktails at... more »

• Iceland's main airport reopening after ash closure

  April 26, 2010 9:11 AM

  Travel agents and tour operators in Britain believe 100,000 British travelers stranded by the recent volcano eruption in Iceland are now home, but another 35,000 won't get back until Friday. Most flights are back to normal, but there's still a lot of disruption at some destinations. Meanwhile, Iceland's main international... more »

• Oil prices still near $84 a barrel

  April 23, 2010 11:13 AM

  Oil prices remained near $84 a barrel on Friday despite fears that Greece's debt crisis will hurt economic recovery and energy demand. Analysts, however, predicted lower prices in the near term. By midday in Europe, benchmark crude for June delivery was up 10 cents to $83.80 a barrel... more »

• Oil above $84 as stocks rally, airports open

  April 21, 2010 9:05 AM

  Oil prices advanced past $84 a barrel Wednesday as stock markets rallied on strong corporate earnings and European airports that had been closed by Iceland's volcanic ash reopened, easing fears of dampened demand for crude. By Wednesday afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for June delivery was up 20 cents... more »

• Oil rises above $82 as stock markets rebound

  April 20, 2010 7:32 AM

  Oil prices rose above $82 a barrel Tuesday, regaining a little ground after the fraud case against Goldman Sachs and flight disruptions in Europe from volcanic ash triggered a two-day plunge. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for May delivery was up $1.12 to $82.57 a barrel in... more »

• European soccer matches go ahead as planned

  April 19, 2010 10:26 AM

  European soccer authorities said both Europa League semifinals will proceed as planned Thursday despite the cloud of volcanic ash that has closed airports across much of Europe. Liverpool will have to find an alternative route to Spain for the first leg of its semifinal against Atletico Madrid. Fulham... more »

• Oil prices plunge below $81 a barrel

  April 19, 2010 8:07 AM

  Oil prices plunged more than $2 to below $81 a barrel Monday, extending big losses on expectations that disruption to air travel from the Icelandic volcano will lower demand for jet fuel and uncertainty about whether it would hamper the global economic recovery. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark... more »

• BR Port to consider wood-pellet plant lease

  April 13, 2010 6:39 AM

  A proposed lease will make the Port of Greater Baton Rouge the site of a $124 million wood pellet-making plant. The port's executive committee is scheduled to consider the lease Thursday. The plant will employ between 85 and 100 people and generate 500 to 1,000 other related jobs. In northern... more »

• Oil prices rise to near $80 a barrel

  February 22, 2010 11:19 AM

  Oil prices rose Monday to just below $80 a barrel after a three-week rally, as investors expect the U.S. central bank to keep interest rates near zero to help fuel economic growth, which would boost crude consumption. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for March delivery was up... more »

• Deadly commuter train crash in Belgium

  February 15, 2010 7:29 AM

  Belgian rail officials say that two commuter trains have collided head-on at rush hour in a Brussels suburb, killing as many as 11 people. The impact peeled away the front of one train car and threw at least one other off the tracks, causing amputations and other severe injuries. Train... more »

• Jobs coming to Port of Greater Baton Rouge

  December 2, 2009 5:28 PM

  Port of Greater Baton Rouge leaders say a wood pellet plant is set to open early next year. It's expected to generate about 100 jobs at the site. Hundreds of spin-off jobs are expected in things like timber and shipping. The plant will compress saw dust into pellets that... more »

• Oil prices rise to near $78 a barrel

  November 2, 2009 8:53 AM

  Oil prices recovered to near $78 a barrel Monday as a weaker dollar and strong economic data raised hopes in China for an increase in energy demand. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for December delivery was up 63-cents to $77.63 in electronic trading on the New York... more »

• Iran conducts missile tests

  September 28, 2009 6:01 AM

  Iran continues to test missiles today in a show of force it says is meant to show it's ready to crush any military threat. The Revolutionary Guard successfully test-fired the Shahab-3 missiles which are capable of carrying a warhead and striking Israel, U.S. military bases in the Middle East, and... more »