September 2020 – Page 10 – Joplin Business Outlook

Oracle, Walmart Aim for Significant Stakes in TikTok

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Backers of plans for Oracle to join with TikTok to create a new U.S. company for the video-sharing app are working on a new ownership structure aimed at alleviating U.S. concerns over Chinese control.

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Snowflake CEO Slootman Scores IPO Hat Trick With Big Bet on Data

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

With Snowflake’s supercharged IPO this week, Chief Executive Frank Slootman has achieved a rare investment trifecta: delivering three of the hottest tech public stock offerings of their time.

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Freeman Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Patient Care

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is one of only 124 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2020. The award recognizes […]

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Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award – Applications Being Accepted through 11/15/20

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Soroptimist International of Joplin is currently seeking applicants for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award at joplinsoroptimist.org/awards.html. Applicants may be redirected to another Soroptimist Club’s application portal depending on their zip […]

Facebook to Curb Internal Debate Over Sensitive Issues Amid Staff Discord

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Facebook is moving to curb internal debate around divisive political and social topics, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said, after a spate of disputes and criticism that has fueled discord among staffers.

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Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Study Results Could Come in Late October

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

A large, pivotal study of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine could yield a preliminary answer about whether the shot works safely as early as October, though it’s more likely to be November, the company’s leader said.

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COVID-19 Missouri Economy Indicators

September 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The newest issue of the Missouri Economy Indicators is now available. Issue 13 explores how online job postings in Missouri have changed overtime in response to COVID-19. Access the brief here or view our full […]

Trump Officials Push for U.S. Majority Control of TikTok

September 16, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Trump administration officials are looking to give American investors a majority share of the company that will take over the Chinese-owned video sharing app TikTok, according to people familiar with the matter.

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