US Business
High Gas Prices Have Fuel Makers Raking In Cash
Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 are set to collectively bring in about $14 billion in cash from operations this quarter, analysts estimate.
Year: 2022
US Business
Tesla Ends Streak of Record Quarterly Profits After China Factory Shutdown
Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle maker also is grappling with soaring inflation and supply-chain disruptions.
US Business
Protesting Truckers Pledge Extended Blockade of Port of Oakland
Truck drivers who have brought the Port of Oakland to a virtual standstill aren’t moving until they talk to California’s governor. “It may go on for a few more weeks or a few more months.”
US Business
U.S. Initiates Trade Fight With Mexico Over Energy Policy
Washington accused President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s government of favoring its state-owned utility and oil company at the expense of U.S. businesses. “Ooooh, I’m so scared,” Mr. López Obrador said in response.
Government
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for July 20, 2022
Dial 988 in Times of Crisis Following its launch in Missouri on July 16, individuals may now dial 988 to connect to trained counselors who can help avert a mental or behavioral health crisis. The […]
Education
Missouri Southern, Crowder College Create Seamless Path for Education Students
(Joplin, MO) – A signing ceremony held this afternoon formally cemented a new “2+2” partnership between the teacher-education programs at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Crowder College. The agreement is designed to create a seamless […]
US Business
Abbott Labs Raises Earnings Outlook as Revenue Climbs
Abbott Laboratories raised its annual earnings guidance after posting higher-than-expected revenue from Covid-19 testing products, offsetting the effects of a recall and production halt at its baby-formula plant in Sturgis, Mich.
Government
Murphy Boulevard West of Lone Elm Road to Close July 25 for Stormwater Work
(Joplin, MO) – Starting on Monday, July 25, Murphy Boulevard will be closed west of Lone Elm Road as part of the Murphy Boulevard and Lone Elm Stormwater Improvement Project. Murphy Boulevard will be closed […]
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument Completes Carver Family Cemetery Wall
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument’s (GWC) restoration of the Carver Family Cemetery wall has been completed! This project was funded through the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. Over the course […]
US Business
China Evergrande Prepares to Shed Light on Restructuring
The embattled property giant has yet to reach an agreement with bondholders, but still plans to release an update on restructuring talks in July.