WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday reassured the nation that democracy won despite his party’s resounding election losses, and promised his accomplishments will live on, in brief remarks from the White House. “I know for some people, it’s a time for victory, to state the obvious. For others, it’s a time of loss. Campaigns […]
Who were the big winners in yesterday's big Trumptastic stock market rally? Crypto, Tesla, and Wall Street: Coinbase jumped 31%.... Bitcoin topped $76,000, a record high..... Tesla surged 15%.... Bank stocks surged.... Citigroup was up 8.4%, Wells Fargo jumped 13%, Bank of America rose 8.4%, JPMorgan Chase was up 12%, Goldman Sachs gained 13%, and ...continue reading "Wall Street says: The rich are back!"
From Missouri Independent: Ameren Missouri would spend more than $61 million to offset its past clean air violations under a joint proposal filed Wednesday in federal court. The St. Louis-based electric utility, which serves 1.2 million customers, has been in litigation for more than a decade over its Rush Island Energy Center, which operated for […]
From Construction Dive: Former President Donald Trump will become the next president of the United States. Following the Biden administration, which put billions of dollars into Amtrak, high-speed rail, public transportation and the transition to electric vehicles and buses, what might change under the incoming administration? On transportation policy that affects cities and states nationwide, […]
A coalition of Missouri business advocacy groups says it is exploring multiple avenues to challenge the implementation of Proposition A — a measure that Missouri voters passed on Tuesday that will raise the state’s minimum wage and guarantee sick leave for some workers. The measure passed with 58% of the vote and had the support […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A three-parcel site in Midtown, near St. Louis City SC’s Energizer Park, previously targeted for a mixed-use development, is for sale. Three properties at 2600 Locust St., 2601 Olive St. and 2617 Olive St. have been listed for $2 million. The properties are being marketed as “development site opportunity,” with […]
A Ferguson woman was arrested and charged this week with going to her ex-boyfriend’s apartment and attempting to shoot his new girlfriend, only to miss at close range.
From Construction Dive: Construction firm leaders and industry groups expressed optimism and some concerns following Donald Trump’s election victory this week. An expectation of a more favorable regulatory environment generated several positive reactions. “We are ready to work with the incoming administration and Congress to help craft an agenda that is focused on easing regulatory […]
A three-vehicle accident on Missouri Route 21 left one woman dead and four others injured, after a Mercedes crossed the road and collided with a Chevrolet, which then struck a Ford.
The stock market is soaring, but not every stock has joined the celebration. DJT is down since Donald Trump won the election: What's going on? Is there just lots of selling pressure as big investors get out while the getting is good? If any stock should have skyrocketed after Trump's win, it's Trump's own stock. ...continue reading "After big Trump win, DJT is . . . down?"
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Tucked away in a corner of Chesterfield’s Faust Park is a little world of enchantment and delight. Whimsical Woods is the latest addition to the park, and one of its most charming areas. Located just inside the woods near the head of the Governor Bates Trail, it is an extensive fairy […]
From Offisite Builder: Politicians, government agencies, developers, builders and non-profits are all engaged in a seemingly endless search for a “magic bullet” that will ramp up housing production and finally address the ever-widening gap between housing needs and housing availability. Modular construction has been heralded as a panacea — the ideal answer to the nation’s […]
Donald Trump won by appealing to the working class with a bevy of promises. No tax on overtime! Bring back manufacturing! Tariffs on China and Mexico! Deport 20 million illegal immigrants! Slash energy prices! But surprise! Can you guess what his top priority really is? Huh? Can you?
From Building Design + Construction: Last summer, construction began on a $3.7 billion overhaul of the Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center that, when completed, will replace and expand that facility to 2.5 million sf that include 800,000 sf of exhibit space, 260,000 sf of breakout/meeting space, and 170,000 sf of ballroom space, as well as […]
The cast of the Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere has expanded.The film, starring The Bear's Jeremy Allen White as The Boss, chronicles Springsteen's creation of his 1982 stripped-down…
From Construction Dive: Nonresidential construction spending ticked up 0.1% again in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Friday. Public sector projects — up 0.4% in September — drove momentum, while private nonresidential dipped by 0.1%, according to the […]
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