US Business
William Ackman Takes Stake in Netflix
The billionaire says his hedge fund has purchased more than 3.1 million shares of the streaming service, whose stock has slumped this year.
Month: January 2022
US Business
Intel Earnings Dropped, Revenue Edged Higher
The semiconductor maker has been investing heavily to stave off loss of market share and meet growing demand for the chip industry’s products.
Education
Joplin Job Center Offers Free Online Training Courses and Credentials
The Joplin Job Center and the Missouri Office of Workforce Development have partnered with Coursera and CompTIA, two online learning providers to offer free, online education opportunities to Missourians. Coursera partners with more than 200 […]
US Business
Chip Shortage Leaves U.S. Companies Dangerously Low on Semiconductors, Report Says
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a survey shows the urgency for Congress to approve the Innovation and Competition Act, which includes $52 billion to boost domestic chip production.
US Business
Microsoft Earnings, Revenue Show Strong Growth
The software giant’s cloud business has benefited as the pandemic has forced people to work remotely.
US Business
Canadian National Railway Names New CEO, Averts Proxy Fight
The railroad operator selects Tracy Robinson, and U.K.-based activist investor TCI Fund Management Ltd. agrees to drop its proxy effort.
US Business
Biden Administration Withdraws Emergency Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate
OSHA said it would continue to seek the private-sector mandate via the regular rule-making process after the Supreme Court blocked its implementation.
US Business
Making a Super Bowl Commercial Is Super Stressful This Year
Omicron’s spread disrupted and delayed ad shoots, sending costs up and leaving advertisers anxious about what tone to strike in their Super Bowl spots.
Government
The White Pages: An Update from Senator Bill White for January 20, 2022
Honoring MLK Our nation began the week by honoring the legendary civil rights activist and preacher, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and although Dr. King wouldn’t live to see his dream come true, he made […]
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – January 24, 2022
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Need help with technology? Our Information Services group is available: 417.455.5712 or Help@Crowder.edu Scholarship applications are now […]