US Business
JetBlue Agrees to Buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 Billion After Frontier Deal Dies
The deal would create the fifth-largest U.S. carrier and comes after a fierce bidding war between JetBlue and Frontier.
Month: July 2022
US Business
Meta’s Overhaul Hits Early Snags
Efforts to remake Facebook parent Meta Platforms are taking on a new sense of urgency after the company posted its first-ever quarter of falling sales.
Health Care
Medical School and Residency Training Lead Physician to Freeman
(Joplin, MO) – Joining the Freeman Health System team was an easy choice for Dr. Brittany Winkfield, DO. “It already felt like family here,” said Dr. Winkfield, internal medicine physician. “I’ve known a lot of […]
Banking & Finance
Guaranty Bank Hires Derek Edwards as Commercial Banker in Joplin
(Springfield, MO) – Guaranty Bank pleased to announce that Derek Edwards has joined the company as vice president, commercial banking officer. Edwards will focus on business development in Joplin and the four-state area. He will office in Joplin, […]
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host Sidewalk Sale on July 30
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) is gearing up to bring this year’s Annual Sidewalk Sale to you this weekend! Downtown businesses are preparing sale items with deals coming from community favorites such as Sophie, Blue […]
US Business
Comcast Fails to Gain Broadband Subscribers for First Time
The cable company posted higher revenue in the second quarter than it did a year ago, boosted by its movie-studio and theme-park businesses.
US Business
Diageo Boosted by Drinkers’ Growing Thirst for High-End Spirits
The owner of Smirnoff vodka and Guinness beer said it hasn’t yet seen any signs that drinkers are trading down to cheaper brands, indicating that while consumers are pulling back in some areas they are still willing to pay for high-end alcohol.
US Business
JetBlue Nears Deal to Buy Spirit
The agreement between the two airlines could be announced as soon as Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter, and comes after a deal between Spirit and rival budget carrier Frontier was terminated.
US Business
Rivian Automotive Lays Off 6% of Its Workforce
The move is part of a cost-cutting effort to ensure the electric-vehicle startup can grow its manufacturing operations without raising additional funds, CEO RJ Scaringe said.
US Business
Facebook Parent Meta Reports First Revenue Drop
The social-media giant missed Wall Street’s sales expectations but added users, defying analysts’ projections. Shares fell after hours.