US Business
Justice Department Probes How Poultry Companies Pay Farmers
The Pilgrim’s Pride investigation marks the latest move by the government to clamp down on an industry payment system that has been criticized by some farmers.
Month: October 2022
US Business
Apple Reports Record Revenue, Continuing Pandemic Streak
Sales of the latest iPhones have been strong for premium versions but slower for base models.
US Business
SEC, DOJ Probe Tesla Over Statements About Autopilot
Federal prosecutors and securities regulators are investigating whether Tesla misled consumers and investors about how its advanced driver-assistance system performed.
Chamber Updates
Jake Heisten Named Director For The MOKAN Partnership
(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership and its Board of Directors have selected Jake Heisten as the new Executive Director of MOKAN. “We are very excited to announce Jake Heisten as the new Executive Director […]
US Business
Shell, Awash With Cash, to Boost Dividend, Share Buybacks
The oil giant said it plans to boost its dividend and buy back another $4 billion of its shares in the coming months, as it continues to benefit from strong demand for natural gas in difficult-to-navigate markets.
US Business
Meta Shares Tumble Nearly 20% After Sales Decline
The Facebook parent’s shares fell in off-hours trading after the company posted its second revenue decline in a row as it wrestles with a vortex of challenging business conditions.
US Business
Jay Y. Lee Formally Becomes Samsung’s Leader
The elevation in title formalizes the all-encompassing role he has played for years at South Korea’s largest business conglomerate.
US Business
Banks Begin Funding Musk’s Twitter Takeover
It is the latest sign that the $44 billion deal for the social-media company is on track to close by the end of the week.
US Business
Microsoft’s Struggles Enter the Metaverse
Problems plagued development of its HoloLens augmented reality headset, a ring-shaped computer worn like a crown that displays digital information on attached goggles. “We had the opportunity to own this market,” said a former director on the team.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Four Easy Ways to Keep Turnover Low and Employees Happy
Exercise for small business owners: Imagine your employees as the headliners of a concert tour. Night after night, they’re playing to adoring fans, thrilling the crowds, and consistently delivering out-of-body experiences. In short, they put […]