2020 – Page 82 – Joplin Business Outlook

‘Fortnite’ Maker Asks Judge Again to Return Game to Apple’s App Store

September 5, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Epic Games filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against Apple, reiterating arguments made in a federal lawsuit accusing the tech giant of monopolistic behavior after pulling “Fortnite” from the App Store.

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Starved for Sports, Viewers Flock to NBA, NHL

September 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Homebound TV viewers are flocking back to watch the conclusions of the coronavirus-interrupted basketball and hockey seasons, giving both leagues a prime-time ratings boost despite playing in empty arenas.

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SoftBank’s Bet on Tech Giants Fueled This Summer’s Powerful Market Rally

September 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The Japanese conglomerate led by billionaire Masayoshi Son placed billions in options bets on fast-rising tech stocks.

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Juul Shelves Plan for Feature That Counts Puffs

September 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs, facing budget cuts and regulatory scrutiny, has shelved the development of a puff-counting feature that some employees say had the potential to help users wean themselves off nicotine.

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Up Against Tesla, a Pandemic and Lagging Share Price, Mary Barra Steers GM Forward

September 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The CEO of America’s largest auto maker discusses GM’s strategy for electric vehicles and how Covid has changed the workplace.

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Joplin Ranks Among Country’s Best Business Climates and Lowest Costs of Living

September 4, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Business Facilities annually rates the country’s top sites of innovation and business. In their 16th Annual Rankings Report, Joplin, Missouri was ranked among the best business climates and lowest costs of living […]

Biz 417 Now Accepting Women Who Mean Business Nominations

September 4, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Biz 417 is accepting nominations for its annual Women Who Mean Business feature recognizing some of the region’s most powerful businesswomen. Nominations are evaluated by the Biz 417 team and the winners […]

Car Sales Are Down Almost 20%, but Prices Are Setting Records

September 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Don’t look for blowout Labor Day weekend discounts. Tight inventory, cheap gas and easy credit have driven new-vehicle prices to records, even as many can’t afford to buy.

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GM, Honda Deepen Ties, Plan Joint Vehicle Development

September 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The longtime rivals would cooperate on car components and purchasing parts in a North American alliance aimed at cost savings and managing the heavy investments needed to stay competitive.

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Facebook to Limit Political Ads Week Before Election

September 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The social-media giant will prohibit new political advertisements in the week before the U.S. presidential election in November and seek to flag any candidates’ premature claims of victory, citing the risk of civil unrest.

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Year: 2020

‘Fortnite’ Maker Asks Judge Again to Return Game to Apple’s App Store

Starved for Sports, Viewers Flock to NBA, NHL

SoftBank’s Bet on Tech Giants Fueled This Summer’s Powerful Market Rally

Juul Shelves Plan for Feature That Counts Puffs

Up Against Tesla, a Pandemic and Lagging Share Price, Mary Barra Steers GM Forward

Joplin Ranks Among Country’s Best Business Climates and Lowest Costs of Living

Biz 417 Now Accepting Women Who Mean Business Nominations

Car Sales Are Down Almost 20%, but Prices Are Setting Records

GM, Honda Deepen Ties, Plan Joint Vehicle Development

Facebook to Limit Political Ads Week Before Election

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