An interesting article on manufacturing from the Cato Institute which posits that there is no manufacturing renaissance simply because the meme of a manufacturing decline is a myth. Consider their chart. (click to enlarge) Here’s their summary of the manufacturing sector; Contrary to countless tales of its demise, U.S. manufacturing has always been strong relative […]

In the context of earnings of $3.5 billion in a half-year, Westpac’s “modest” 10 cents a share special dividend isn’t of particular consequence. It does, however, say something about the point Westpac has reached in a now well-established strategy and also about the sharemarket environment within which it is operating. After an initial dash for […]

Jackson - As part of his Energy Works: Mississippi’s Energy Roadmap plan, Governor Phil Bryant recently signed into law landmark legislation that positions Mississippi as a leading destination for energy-related economic development. These sensible, forward-thinking approaches to energy policy also position Mississippi as a state that welcomes a diverse mix of investment in the energy […]

Governor Phil Bryant Signs Landmark Pieces of Energy-Related Economic Development Legislation into Law JACKSON– As part of his Energy Works: Mississippi’s Energy Roadmap plan, Governor Phil Bryant recently signed into law landmark legislation that positions Mississippi as a leading destination for energy-related economic development. These sensible, forward-thinking approaches to energy policy also position Mississippi as […]