US Business
Peloton Needs to Explore a Sale, Investor Says
Blackwells Capital said that the company hasn’t made enough progress under its new chief executive and that the former leader and his allies still hold too much control.
Month: April 2022
US Business
Holiday Travel Is Back—With Long Lines and Big Waits
Carriers and airports struggle to ramp up after cutting jobs and idling planes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
US Business
War Sidelines Crucial Ukraine-Made Fleet of Cargo Megaplanes
A few industries, like oil-and-gas and aerospace, require large aircraft. Russia’s war on Ukraine has taken most of them out of service, dealing another blow to global supply chains.
US Business
Biden to Allow More Ethanol in Gas This Summer in Bid to Lower Prices
The move to temporarily allow the sale of gasoline with 15% ethanol content could lower prices at the pump and pay political dividends for the administration in farming states.
US Business
Apple’s Cook Warns Proposed Antitrust Laws Will Leave Users With Less Choice for Privacy
The iPhone maker’s CEO spoke before privacy advocates in Washington, D.C., as legislation is pending in Congress.
US Business
GM Strikes Deal to Secure Cobalt for Electric-Car Batteries
The multiyear agreement with commodities firm Glencore is the latest in the auto industry’s race to secure key battery materials.
Events
Empire Market to Host Easter Egg Hunt
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Empire Market is pleased to announce the return of their Easter Egg Hunt, this Saturday, April 16, 2022. It will be held during normal Market hours (10:00 am to 2:00 pm) […]
US Business
Shanghai Factory Closures Mount as Covid-19 Lockdowns Hit Supply Chains
Manufacturers are having more trouble getting parts delivered because China’s restrictions on movement are making it difficult for trucks to enter the region, analysts said.
Education
Missouri Southern State University to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Lion Co-Op
Join Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) for their Empty Bowls Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 19. From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, they will have soup, bread, and dessert available at the MSSU North End Zone […]
US Business
Ukraine War Pushes Steel Prices Higher
U.S. steelmakers are seeking alternative supplies of pig iron as shipments from top suppliers Russia and Ukraine grind to a halt.