January 2021 – Page 11 – Joplin Business Outlook

Boeing’s Other Big Problem: Fixing Its Space Program

January 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The last liftoff of the Starliner spacecraft was supposed to be a decisive win. Instead, it showed that Boeing’s engineering and management issues went beyond its 737 MAX planes. Can the company redeem itself with its next launch?

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How the Capitol Riot Thrust Big American Companies Deeper Into Politics

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“Words alone are not enough.” Corporate moves to halt political funding and decry the forces behind the Jan. 6 riot have accelerated a broader movement in business to address social and political issues.

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WhatsApp Delays Rollout of New Privacy Policy After Backlash

January 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The Facebook-owned messaging service acknowledged confusion among its users over changes in the handling of data.

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Amazon Is Accused of Driving Up the Price of E-Books

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A lawsuit filed Friday alleges a pricing deal between e-commerce giant and top five publishers hurts competition.

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Super Bowl LV and Rapha GOAT

January 15, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Project G.OA.T. stand for the Global Offensive Against Trafficking and is an art-based awareness and support campaign in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. In honor of Super LV, fifty-five […]

Understanding Employee Retention Credit Tax Credit Opportunities for Businesses

January 15, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

It has been an exciting (and busy) start to the year following the passage of the new stimulus bill. The team at BKD CPAs & Advisors has been developing a lot of content to help […]

Exxon Draws SEC Probe Over Permian Valuation

January 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

A whistleblower complaint alleges that lower-level employees were pressured to use unrealistic assumptions on how quickly the company could drill wells.

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Airlines, FAA Tighten Security Ahead of Inauguration

January 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

American Airlines is extending an alcohol sales ban and several airlines won’t allow firearms in checked luggage on flights to and from the Washington, D.C., area around Inauguration Day.

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Delta Looks Toward Recovery After Dark Pandemic Winter

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The airline reported a 2020 loss of nearly $12.4 billion, making it the company’s worst year ever and marking its first annual loss since 2009.

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Intel’s ‘Chief Geek,’ Pat Gelsinger, Returns as CEO

January 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The appointment of 30-year Intel veteran Pat Gelsinger marks a turning point for the company as it battles market-share losses and weighs its strategic direction.

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Month: January 2021

Boeing’s Other Big Problem: Fixing Its Space Program

How the Capitol Riot Thrust Big American Companies Deeper Into Politics

WhatsApp Delays Rollout of New Privacy Policy After Backlash

Amazon Is Accused of Driving Up the Price of E-Books

Super Bowl LV and Rapha GOAT

Understanding Employee Retention Credit Tax Credit Opportunities for Businesses

Exxon Draws SEC Probe Over Permian Valuation

Airlines, FAA Tighten Security Ahead of Inauguration

Delta Looks Toward Recovery After Dark Pandemic Winter

Intel’s ‘Chief Geek,’ Pat Gelsinger, Returns as CEO

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