US Business
Twitter Lays Off Third of Recruiting Team
Twitter said it laid off 30% of its talent acquisition team, as the company deals with increasing business pressures and a potential takeover from Elon Musk.
Month: July 2022
US Business
Levi Strauss Sales Rise in Shifting Retail Market
The jeans maker sidestepped for now issues related to excess inventory among retailers and a slowdown in consumer spending.
US Business
Theranos’s Ramesh ‘Sunny’ Balwani Found Guilty on All 12 Fraud Counts
A jury convicted Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, former top lieutenant to Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, on all 12 charges that he helped perpetuate a fraud scheme at the blood-testing startup.
US Business
Big Cities Can’t Get Workers Back to the Office
Occupancy is especially low in cities like New York, where workers are the engine of local economies. Among the concerns are crime and commute times.
Government
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for July 7, 2022
Governor Takes Pen to More Bills Throughout the past few weeks, the governor has taken his pen to over 30 bills, transforming them from passed legislation into new state laws. On June 30, I was […]
Marketing & Communications
BBB Business Tip: Top Ways to Use Email Automation to Drive Customer Loyalty
Several marketing channels have quickly risen to popularity in recent years, including social media and video marketing. However, email marketing is still one of the most cost-effective ways to reach and connect with customers. Not only does email […]
SBDC Updates
July 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! Starting a Small Business: The First Steps Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | […]
US Business
Merck Is in Advanced Talks to Buy Cancer Biotech Seagen
A deal, potentially worth $40 billion or more, would help Merck broaden its lineup of cancer drugs, currently led by Keytruda.
US Business
Samsung Electronics’ Run of Record Results Stalls
The South Korean tech giant—which had reported record revenues in the past three straight quarters—forecasts a 11.4% rise in second-quarter operating profit from the prior year.
US Business
Heads of FBI, MI5 Issue Joint Warning on Chinese Spying
“The Chinese government is set on stealing your technology,” the agency chiefs tell business leaders.