US Business
Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Convicted of Securities Fraud
A federal jury found Trevor Milton guilty of three criminal counts he faced for what prosecutors said were lies about Nikola’s zero-emissions trucks and technology.
Month: October 2022
US Business
Americans Spent Less on Gasoline, More on Food in September
Consumers’ retail spending shifted last month as they adjusted to changing costs amid high inflation and rising interest rates.
US Business
Retail Spending Stalled in September
Consumers were able to spend less at the pump, but they also cut outlays on big-ticket items amid high inflation and rising interest rates.
US Business
UnitedHealth Boosts Earnings Forecast on Rising Revenue
UnitedHealth Group raised its profit outlook for the year after posting a 12% increase in third-quarter revenue.
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance, Leggett & Platt, and U.S. Cellular Announce Third Thursday Spooktacular
Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA), Leggett & Platt, and U.S. Cellular welcome the community to Main Street for the final Third Thursday event of 2022! U.S. Cellular is partnering with Bright Futures Joplin to connect the […]
US Business
Want to Get Ahead? Pick the Right Company.
The best places to advance your career, get groomed for bigger opportunities elsewhere and find job stability, as determined by a new study.
US Business
Netflix’s Ad-Backed Plan to Launch in November at $6.99 a Month
“Basic with Ads” begins a month before the start of Disney+’s ad-supported streaming platform and for one dollar less.
US Business
Kroger, Albertsons in Talks to Create Supermarket Powerhouse
The potential deal would combine the two largest supermarket operators in the U.S., creating a grocery giant with thousands of stores and one of the country’s biggest employers.
US Business
Production Company Behind ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Raises Capital
Private-equity firm KKR bought into David Ellison’s Skydance, as RedBird Capital and Tencent increased their stakes to bring the production company’s valuation to $4 billion.
US Business
Delta Expects Travel Rebound to Continue as Summer Demand Lifts Revenue
Airlines face higher fuel and labor costs, but passengers are showing a willingness to pay more.