US Business
Mondelez Poised to Buy Rest of Paleo Chocolate-Bar Maker Hu
The snack-food giant, which took a minority stake in Hu in 2019, is planning to buy the rest in a transaction that values the business at about $340 million.
Month: January 2021
Government
City of Joplin Offers Weather-Damaged Tree Limb Disposal January 7 through January 9
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin would like to help residents who have tree limbs down due to the recent winter weather and who need to dispose of them. The City will temporarily open […]
US Business
Millennial Buyers Help Global Art Market Survive the Covid Pandemic
During the crisis, sales of jewelry, Japanese whiskies, handbags and game jerseys sustain major auction houses.
US Business
Fiat Chrysler, PSA Aim to Complete Trans-Atlantic Merger in Mid-January
The two auto makers expect the merger to be complete on Jan. 16, which would create a global auto-making colossus selling 8.7 million vehicles annually.
Career Building
Crowder College’s Business and Industry Training Opportunities for January, February, and March
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College Training & Development Solutions is offering the following business and industry training courses in January, February, and March of 2021: Computer Training: Microsoft Word – January 8 @ 9:00 am to 4:00 […]
US Business
MGM Makes $11 Billion Offer for Ladbrokes Owner Entain
The offer, which would have a substantial stock component, comes after an earlier, roughly $10 billion all-cash overture was rebuffed.
US Business
Icahn Sells More Than Half of His Herbalife Stake
Carl Icahn is also relinquishing his seats on the nutritional-supplements company’s board, taking a step back from a longtime investment.
US Business
Roku Nears Deal to Buy Rights to Quibi’s Content
Quibi is in advanced talks to sell its content catalog to Roku, as the short-form streaming service winds down its operations following an unsuccessful run.
US Business
Fiat Chrysler’s Chairman Nears Crowning Achievement With PSA Merger
A descendant of Fiat’s founding family, John Elkann, is seeking to create the world’s third-largest car maker by closing the industry’s biggest deal in decades.
US Business
Startups Going Public Via SPACs Have Fewer Limits on Promoting Stock
Publicity and forecasts of rapid growth have become routine aspects of the booming IPO alternative of going public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company.