US Business
Exxon CEO Warns Biden Administration Against Limiting Fuel Exports
Exxon is arguing against the push to get energy companies to slow overseas shipments and stash more fuel in storage tanks.
Month: September 2022
US Business
United Airlines to Suspend Operations at JFK at End of October
Carrier says it was unable to secure a permanent position at JFK, and remained too small to compete at New York airport.
US Business
Fast Food Chains Raise Millions to Oppose California Wage Law
McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway and others spend to halt effort to set fast food wages at up to $22 an hour.
US Business
The Rich, Famous and In-Between Vie for Musk’s Attention
Text messages produced as evidence for Twitter trial reveal cacophony of voices surrounding Tesla CEO, who responded to one, “This makes it seem like I’m desperate.”
Chamber Updates
Hot Links 2022 – September Edition!
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 24 teams compete in their bi-annual golf tournament on September 30. Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and lawn darts while they played. Teams […]
US Business
Altria Decides to Compete With Juul in Vaping
Altria Group said it is preparing to end its noncompete agreement with Juul Labs, giving Juul’s largest shareholder the flexibility to acquire another e-cigarette brand or develop its own new vaping products.
US Business
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Losses Widen as Sales Drop 28%
The company’s net loss ballooned to $366 million, and gross margin declined to 27.7% of sales as it cleared inventory it was unable to sell at full price.
US Business
Twitter Co-Founder Dorsey Tried to Smooth the Way for Musk, Agrawal, Messages Show
“At least it became clear that you can’t work together,” Dorsey told Musk after a call, according to texts made public in court filings.
US Business
Mark Zuckerberg Freezes Hiring at Facebook-Parent Meta
Meta employees were told that the company will be implementing a hiring freeze and will be taking more steps to reduce costs.
US Business
Peloton to Sell Exercise Bikes at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Expanding Retail Push
The fitness-gear company has been expanding where consumers can buy their products amid a drop in demand as people return to the gym.