Business Update with Mark Lacter

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.