US Business
In a Surprise, Elon Musk Takes 9% Stake in Twitter
Twitter shares surged on the disclosure by Tesla’s CEO, who has long been active on the social-media platform.
Month: April 2022
US Business
Eyes on Inflation, Shoppers Cut Back on Staples
American consumers are starting to cut costs on mainstays from toothpaste to baby formula as inflation hits a swath of the economy that had thus far proven resistant to substantial price increases.
Events
April 2022 Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! Missouri Shared Work Program — An Alternative to Laying Off Employees Tuesday, […]
US Business
Europe Faces Pressure to Dial Up Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Deaths
The European Union was readying a fresh sanctions package this week that was set to avoid any form of new energy sanctions. But emerging reports of potential war crimes committed in Bucha have shifted the debate and led to some countries being more openly supportive.
US Business
AMD Returns to Deal Making With $1.9 Billion Purchase of Pensando
Advanced Micro Devices plans to buy chip and software startup Pensando Systems, returning to the acquisition playbook shortly after closing its biggest transaction.
Health Care
Freeman Auxiliary Donates $14,000 to Area Nursing Schools
Jeanee’ Kennedy, Freeman Chief Nursing Officer; Amber Kinder, Freeman Director of Nursing Resources; Kathleen Norma, NEO; Dr. Delyna Bohnenblust, Labette Community College; Dr. Cheryl Giefer, PSU; Katie Bozarth, Franklin Technical Center; Paula Baker, Freeman President […]
US Business
Hasbro Rejects Activist’s Call to Split Company
The toy maker added Discord and Electronic Arts executives to its board, setting up a proxy battle at its upcoming annual meeting.
Nonprofit
Job Opening at George Washington Carver National Monument
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument would like to announce a vacancy to fill the permanent full-time GS-06 Administrative Support Assistant position opens today, March 30, and closes Tuesday, April 5. All U.S. Citizens may apply. Please refer […]
US Business
Wage Gains Show Signs of Slowing
The slight cooling suggests employers are feeling less pressure to offer pay increases.
US Business
Starbucks Suspends Buybacks to Invest in Operations
The coffee giant said it is suspending billions of dollars in share repurchases, a move that interim CEO Howard Schultz said would free up cash to invest in cafes and employees.