2021 – Page 204 – Joplin Business Outlook

Observing National Developmental Disability Month

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Connections Abilities Resources and the Developmental Disability Resource Board of Jasper County believe that all people have the right to live, work, play, and pursue their dreams. By recognizing every person has unique abilities and […]

Beijing Asks Alibaba to Shed Its Media Assets

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

China’s government has asked Alibaba Group to dispose of its media assets, as officials grow more concerned about the technology giant’s sway over public opinion in the country.

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Blackstone, Starwood Capital Team Up in $6 Billion Extended Stay Deal

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The two investment firms have agreed to acquire Extended Stay America for $6 billion, a bet that a rare bright spot for the lodging industry during Covid-19 can shine brighter as the U.S. emerges from the pandemic.

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Telegram App Is Booming, but Needs Advertisers—and $700 Million Soon

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The messaging tool is selling more than $1 billion of debt to fund operations and repay existing creditors, as it races to attract ads.

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Gilead and Merck Join Forces to Develop Long-Acting HIV Treatment

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The rival drugmakers said they had agreed to explore whether a combination of two experimental drugs, which the companies had been researching separately, could treat HIV even if taken every several months.

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Electric-Vehicle Startups Promise Record-Setting Revenue Growth

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Amid the current SPAC frenzy, companies with little revenue today are projecting explosive growth in a short time, leaving some investors skeptical.

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New Covid-19 Jobless Benefits to Keep Stimulus Flowing Through Summer

March 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Some economists see payments in the pandemic-relief package helping workers and the economy, while others say the payments may keep people from seeking jobs as recovery ramps up.

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Biden Tells States to Make All Adults Eligible for Covid-19 Vaccine by May 1

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The president set a July 4 goal for small gatherings during his first prime-time address.

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Jobless Claims Ease as Hiring Picks Up

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New filings for unemployment benefits last week neared their lowest level since the pandemic fueled a surge in layoffs last March, adding to evidence of renewed labor-market growth.

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Military Spending, Deficit Disputes Could Trip Up Democrats’ Ambitions

March 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Democrats’ push for another big legislative package potentially focused on infrastructure and healthcare is expected to be harder than efforts to pass the stimulus bill, beginning with the initial step of approving a budget.

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Year: 2021

Observing National Developmental Disability Month

Beijing Asks Alibaba to Shed Its Media Assets

Blackstone, Starwood Capital Team Up in $6 Billion Extended Stay Deal

Telegram App Is Booming, but Needs Advertisers—and $700 Million Soon

Gilead and Merck Join Forces to Develop Long-Acting HIV Treatment

Electric-Vehicle Startups Promise Record-Setting Revenue Growth

New Covid-19 Jobless Benefits to Keep Stimulus Flowing Through Summer

Biden Tells States to Make All Adults Eligible for Covid-19 Vaccine by May 1

Jobless Claims Ease as Hiring Picks Up

Military Spending, Deficit Disputes Could Trip Up Democrats’ Ambitions

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