US Business
‘A Quiet Place’ Sequel Reboots Summer Moviegoing
The thriller and Disney’s “Cruella” helped fuel a robust Memorial Day weekend at the box office compared with last year, though revenue remained far below pre-Covid-19 levels.
Month: May 2021
US Business
Battle Brews Over Banning Natural Gas to Homes
Major cities including San Francisco and New York have proposed measures to ban or discourage the use of the fossil fuel in new homes amid climate concerns, spurring some states to outlaw such prohibitions.
US Business
For DoorDash and Uber Eats, the Future Is Everything in About an Hour
Food-delivery apps are betting that widening the range of services they offer will help boost their slim margins.
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for June 2021
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming Arts, Culture, and Entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for June 2021. Other listings could be […]
US Business
Corporate America and Hollywood: A Love Story
Amazon’s plan to buy MGM is the latest illustration of a long-running phenomenon: To understand an era’s business trends, look at who’s buying a studio. From Gulf & Western to Coca-Cola, a guide to the companies drawn in by the movies.
US Business
China’s Factory Activity Slipped in May, but Consumer Spending Held Up
An official gauge of Chinese factory activity slipped in May on weaker export demand and higher commodity prices, while the country’s nonmanufacturing sector was bolstered by stronger construction and holiday spending.
US Business
Economy Week Ahead: Factories, Services, Jobs
The U.S. employment report on Friday highlights this week’s economic data.
US Business
Biden Administration Extends Bipartisan Infrastructure Talks
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is calling for “clear direction” in the discussions by next week, as Democrats consider going forward on the $1.7 trillion package without Republican votes.
US Business
Jobs Report Could Be Pivotal for Federal Reserve
Friday’s jobs report could provide pivotal data as the Fed charts a plan for ending the easy-money policies that have propped up the economy and markets for more than a year.
US Business
The Pizza Business Is Divided on Delivery
Pizza chains like Domino’s pioneered speedy food delivery, but they are split on working with apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats.