US Business
Walmart Sues U.S., Aiming to Head Off Opioid Penalties
Walmart sued the federal government in an attempt to strike a pre-emptive blow against what it said is an impending opioid-related civil lawsuit from the Justice Department.
Month: October 2020
US Business
Google’s Antitrust Woes Seen Helping Microsoft’s Bing
The target of the U.S. government’s last major tech antitrust campaign, Microsoft, could be the biggest beneficiary of its newest, the lawsuit the Justice Department filed this week against Google.
US Business
Quibi Is Shutting Down Barely Six Months After Going Live
Founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and Chief Executive Meg Whitman decided to shut down the company in an effort to return as much capital to investors as possible instead of trying to prolong the life of the company and risk losing more money.
US Business
Tesla Extended Profit Streak With Record Quarterly Sales
The electric-car maker revived a pre-pandemic target to build at least 500,000 vehicles this year.
US Business
Google, Justice Department Each Face Challenges in Court Fight
The U.S. government needs to show how Google’s alleged conduct is harmful even as it gives away its services, experts say. Google likely will need to explain why it has paid billions to ensure its search engine is the default on mobile phones.
Events
Public Meeting Set for October 27 to Discuss Concepts for Memorial Hall’s Future
(Joplin, MO) – In planning for the future of Memorial Hall, Joplin Parks and Recreation is hosting a Public Meeting on Tuesday, October 27 to discuss the various options that are being considered for the […]
US Business
Purdue Pharma Reaches $8.34 Billion Settlement Over Opioid Probes
The settlement, which includes guilty pleas, helps clear the way for the bankrupt OxyContin maker to pay cities and states that accuse it of fueling the opioid crisis.
Health Care
New Joplin Trolley Stop at Ozark Center Hope Spring
(Joplin, MO) – Public transportation is important to a lot of residents in our community, but it is vital to people with mental illnesses. A new Sunshine Lamp Trolley Stop at Ozark Center’s Hope Spring […]
COVID-19
Update on Missouri Economy Indicators
As past Missouri Economy Indicators briefs have shown, most small businesses have reopened since COVID-related disruptions emerged this spring, and revenue has begun to recover. However, firms still face challenges, including earning less in sales […]
US Business
The Businesses Where Google Is Biggest (and Where It Isn’t)
Google, facing a U.S. antitrust lawsuit, is a major player in many businesses and minor in others. Here’s a look at its footprint in several areas.