Comment on U.S. stocks climb in early trading, led by energy companies

More than half the estimated $562 million bond issue proposed to build a new St. Louis County government center would go toward other building projects, including a $22 million renovation of the much-disputed leased county offices at the former Northwest Plaza.

Southwest Airlines, the dominant carrier at OAK, is also considering another major change in how it operates.

Jerry Baack will remain chairman of the board and CEO, while current Chief Financial Officer Joe Chybowski will take over as president effective Friday. Chybowski will serve jointly as president and CFO for the time being.

Vineyard management software technology company Agriculture Scout AI Inc. has raised $3 million.

“Williams-Sonoma claimed its products were made in the United States even though they were made in China,” said FTC Chair Lina Khan.

The name Cosanti Commons is a nod to the Cosanti Originals art gallery in Paradise Valley that was built by renowned Arizona artist and architect Paolo Soleri. Artwork from Soleri will be visible throughout the new site.