2020 – Page 50 – Joplin Business Outlook

Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex Surpasses Original Goal

October 19, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin, Missouri – The Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex is pleased to announce exceeding the original $16 million commitment goal! At present, 263 individuals, businesses, foundations, and community organizations have committed $16,216,252 in […]

Farmers Stick With Trump, Despite Trade-War Pain

October 19, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Many in agriculture say they believe a Biden presidency would bring stricter environmental regulations and higher taxes than the incumbent. “I’ll take the good with the bad.”

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Auto Makers Grapple With Battery-Fire Risks in Electric Vehicles

October 19, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The companies are confronting a new challenge in their race to sell more electric cars: battery-related fires leading to vehicle recalls and safety probes.

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China Economy Grows 4.9% as Rest of World Struggles With Coronavirus

October 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The third-quarter results put China’s economy back toward its pre-coronavirus trajectory half a year after the pandemic gutted it.

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Holiday Delivery Crunch Starts Early This Year

October 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Both FedEx and UPS have told some of their largest shippers that most of their capacity is already spoken for. The outlook has sent retailers on the hunt for alternatives.

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U.S. Aims to Lure Developing Nations From Chinese Telecom Gear

October 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The U.S. government is embarking on a push to persuade developing countries to shun Chinese telecommunications equipment, offering financial assistance to use alternatives that Washington says are safer and have fewer strings attached.

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Corporate Tax Increase Looks More Likely as Election Nears

October 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The tax law that lowered the U.S. corporate tax rate when Republicans held power in 2017 could vanish next month, upending the planning companies had done around the 21% rate.

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What People Really Love (and Hate) About Remote Work

October 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Seven months into the pandemic, many professionals say they like flexible schedules, but miss colleagues and clients and cite frustrations such as Zoom fatigue.

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U.S. Budget Gap Tripled to Record $3.1 Trillion in Fiscal 2020

October 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

A surge of federal spending to combat the coronavirus and cushion the U.S. economy, coupled with a drop-off in federal revenues amid widespread shutdowns and layoffs, contributed to the widening deficit.

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New 5G iPhones Kick Off Poaching Season for Carriers

October 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

While AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon all use Apple’s high-speed cellular capabilities to promote their networks, their pitches differ.

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Year: 2020

Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex Surpasses Original Goal

Farmers Stick With Trump, Despite Trade-War Pain

Auto Makers Grapple With Battery-Fire Risks in Electric Vehicles

China Economy Grows 4.9% as Rest of World Struggles With Coronavirus

Holiday Delivery Crunch Starts Early This Year

U.S. Aims to Lure Developing Nations From Chinese Telecom Gear

Corporate Tax Increase Looks More Likely as Election Nears

What People Really Love (and Hate) About Remote Work

U.S. Budget Gap Tripled to Record $3.1 Trillion in Fiscal 2020

New 5G iPhones Kick Off Poaching Season for Carriers

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