2021 – Page 215 – Joplin Business Outlook

Boost to Household Income Primes Economy for Growth

February 28, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

U.S. household income jumped 10% in January as the government delivered stimulus payments to households and consumer spending rose 2.4%, priming the economy for a burst in growth this year.

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U.S. Treasury Yields Stabilize

February 28, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note settled at 1.459%, according to Tradeweb, down from 1.513% at Thursday’s close.

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Yellen Removes Obstacle to Global Corporate-Tax Deal

February 28, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The U.S. dropped a Trump administration demand in global corporate-tax negotiations, removing one obstacle to an agreement on adapting the tax system to the digital economy.

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J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Authorized for Use in U.S.

February 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The first single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, a shot from Johnson & Johnson, was authorized for use, a big boost for a mass-vaccination campaign rushing to end the deadliest pandemic in more than a century.

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SolarWinds Hack Pits Microsoft Against Dell, IBM on Storing Data

February 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Microsoft argues the cloud offers more protection; rivals point to the need of firms to hold and access their information on-premise.

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McDonald’s Considers Partial Sale of Digital Startup Dynamic Yield

February 26, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The fast-food chain said it was exploring a sale of the portion of the Israeli-based technology firm that works with other retailers, a growing part of its business.

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J&J Single-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Gains Backing From FDA Advisory Panel

February 26, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The endorsement by medical experts marks the final step before an FDA decision on authorizing the shot, which could come Saturday.

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GameStop’s New Mission: Level Up to Its Lofty Share Price

February 26, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

After years of sliding revenue, executive turnover and strategic missteps at GameStop Corp., another surge in its share price this week is pressuring the retailer to deliver for more than the meme-stock believers.

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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Southern State University Presents Plans for LaunchPad

February 26, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

On February 22, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) unveiled plans for LaunchPad, a proposed, adaptive reuse of the former downtown Joplin library. This project will expand opportunities for […]

United Airlines to Pay $49 Million to Resolve Mail-Related Charges

February 26, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The Justice Department had accused the carrier of submitting false data showing it delivered mail in a timely manner.

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Year: 2021

Boost to Household Income Primes Economy for Growth

U.S. Treasury Yields Stabilize

Yellen Removes Obstacle to Global Corporate-Tax Deal

J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Authorized for Use in U.S.

SolarWinds Hack Pits Microsoft Against Dell, IBM on Storing Data

McDonald’s Considers Partial Sale of Digital Startup Dynamic Yield

J&J Single-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Gains Backing From FDA Advisory Panel

GameStop’s New Mission: Level Up to Its Lofty Share Price

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Southern State University Presents Plans for LaunchPad

United Airlines to Pay $49 Million to Resolve Mail-Related Charges

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