Business Update with Mark Lacter: Episodes
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter explains how pending immigration legislation in Washington might affect the Southern California economy.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says the latest jobs report looked good, yet so many people are being counted as out of work.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter explains why the Gibson Ampitheatre is no more.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter weighs-in on the mayor's proposed budget.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says it's difficult to know how Kobe Bryant's Achilles injury could affect the Lakers going forward.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says these are not the best of times to be in the electric car business.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says there's drama in the boardroom at a big oil company in Los Angeles.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says growth in the pay-TV business is slowing.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says people interested in the NFL may well be wondering whether the league will provide any clarity on an L.A. team at an upcoming owners meeting.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says it's been a tough winter for the box office.Susanne Whatley: Hollywood movie studios may have struggled in recent months, but Disney’s prequel to "The Wizard of Oz” did very well in its opening weekend.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says price will be a major factor when it comes to selling the Times.Susanne Whatley: The owner of the L.A. Times is selling all its newspapers. We heard Warren Buffett say yesterday he is NOT interested.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says sequestration wouldn't have a major impact on the Southland.Steve Julian: As we head toward Friday's deadline on federal sequestration, we get an idea of how it'll affect Southern California's economy.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says Texas Governor Rick Perry's plan may be misguided.Steve Julian: Mark, what's working for or against him?Mark Lacter: First off, Steve, his timing in trying to recruit businesses out here is pretty bad.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says American Airlines is close to a deal with US Air.Steve Julian: Mark, what impact will this have on L.A.?Mark Lacter: Whenever two big airlines are combined, Steve, it often means fewer flights and higher fares, but a lot depends on the individual markets they're serving.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says tech and media companies keep expanding along the West Coast.Steve Julian: Mark, one of those pockets is near Los Angeles?Mark Lacter: Steve, when you do traffic reports in the morning, how often are there tie-ups on the westbound 10 headed to Santa Monica?Julian: ...
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says the stock market is nearing an all time high and at least a few Southern California companies are among those cashing in.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says the service industry is doing well in the Southland, but worker salaries need to improve.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about money in LA politics.Steve Julian: The LA mayor's race is in early March, and already the top candidates are pulling in record amounts in campaign contributions.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says the 787 is making flights out of LAX, but the new jet has suffered some operational problems.Steve Julian: There’s more trouble for Boeing's new 787, which is supposed to have an important presence at LAX.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter tells us about the stories to watch across the Southland in 2013.