October 2020 – Page 21 – Joplin Business Outlook

AT&T CEO Says Big HBO Bet Will Pay Off in Long Run

October 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

CEO John Stankey is working to convince investors that the deal making executives pursued to fortify AT&T in lean times won’t end up weighing it down—while urging patience for the company’s long-term bets to pay off.

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How Covid Broke Times Square, the Heart of New York’s Economy

October 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Before the pandemic, the neighborhood used to attract 50 million visitors a year. Now it is feeling the full force of the downturn in real estate, Broadway, tourism and retail; “All of a sudden everything is toxic.”

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Job Gains Slow as More Layoffs Become Permanent

October 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Hiring gains slowed sharply headed into the fall as more layoffs turned permanent, adding to signs that the U.S. economy faces a long slog to fully recover from the pandemic.

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Long-Term Unemployment Poses Rising Risk to the Economy

October 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

More workers identified themselves as permanently laid off and unemployed for the long term in September, a sign the labor market’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is likely to be slow and protracted.

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Larry Ellison’s TikTok Bid Puts Oracle Chairman Back in the Spotlight

October 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The Oracle co-founder could score two prizes at once in a TikTok deal: a flashy new customer for the company’s cloud-computing business and a victory over fierce rival Microsoft.

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Electric-Car Makers Take Different Routes Toward Batteries

October 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Some auto companies, like Tesla, are getting more involved in making electric-car batteries, while Ford and others favor buying from specialized manufacturers.

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Coronavirus Upended Advertising. Madison Avenue Wasn’t Ready.

October 2, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Advertisers are mindful of the nation’s mood, offering patriotism during wartime and nostalgia during recessions. Covid-19 offers a new challenge. The nation’s biggest brands are still searching for the right tone.

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Tesla Quarterly Deliveries Hit Record as Car Maker’s Recovery Speeds Up

October 2, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Vehicle deliveries hit a record in the most recent quarter, accelerating the Silicon Valley car maker’s recovery after sales slowed during the height of the pandemic.

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Eat-to-Earn Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters

October 2, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Please join us on October 14 for an eat-to-earn fundraiser benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters at Jefferson’s Restaurant, 430 Geneva Avenue in Joplin, beginning at 11:00 am. Twenty percent of all sales […]

Arvest Bank Awarding More Than $75,000 to Teachers Within Footprint

October 2, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – For the fifth consecutive year, Arvest Bank will honor educators throughout its footprint by conducting its “We Love Teachers” campaign. This year, Arvest will award 157 teachers with a total of $78,500 […]

Month: October 2020

AT&T CEO Says Big HBO Bet Will Pay Off in Long Run

How Covid Broke Times Square, the Heart of New York’s Economy

Job Gains Slow as More Layoffs Become Permanent

Long-Term Unemployment Poses Rising Risk to the Economy

Larry Ellison’s TikTok Bid Puts Oracle Chairman Back in the Spotlight

Electric-Car Makers Take Different Routes Toward Batteries

Coronavirus Upended Advertising. Madison Avenue Wasn’t Ready.

Tesla Quarterly Deliveries Hit Record as Car Maker’s Recovery Speeds Up

Eat-to-Earn Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Arvest Bank Awarding More Than $75,000 to Teachers Within Footprint

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