US Business
The Mentors Who Helped Ulta Beauty’s Unlikely CEO Make Up for Inexperience
Mary Dillon worked as a waitress, housecleaner and tutor to pay for college. Her path eventually led her to the top job at a major U.S. retailer.
Year: 2022
US Business
Joni Mitchell Removes Music From Spotify in Support of Neil Young
The singer famous for her 1971 album “Blue” linked in a brief post to a letter by Neil Young, who had said Spotify is spreading fake information about Covid-19 vaccines through Joe Rogan’s podcast.
US Business
Chevron Rakes in $15.6 Billion in Annual Profits as Oil Prices Climb
The oil giant had a dramatic turnaround in 2021, as fossil fuel demand recovered from pandemic-induced lows.
US Business
Construction Demand Lifts Caterpillar Revenue as Order Backlog Grows
The heavy-equipment maker’s quarterly revenue rose 23%, but supply-chain challenges meant it fell further behind on orders.
Events
Joplin Parks & Recreation Presents Daddy Daughter Date Night
Joplin, MO – Tickets are now on sale for the annual Daddy Daughter Date Night hosted by the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department. This year’s event will be held on Friday, February 18th and Saturday, February 19th at […]
US Business
Apple Takes Smartphone Lead in China, Helping Drive Record Profit
Apple’s latest record holiday quarter came in part because of excitement for the iPhone 13 in China, where homegrown Huawei has seen a decline in its market share following U.S. sanctions.
US Business
Luckin Coffee, Waylaid by Fraud, Tries to Perk Back Up
Nearly two years after the Chinese coffee chain stunned global investors by admitting it had fabricated sales, the company is attempting to turn over a new leaf.
US Business
SoftBank Operating Chief to Leave as Stock Hits a Rough Patch
SoftBank said Chief Operating Officer Marcelo Claure, who helped clean up problems at the firm’s investments including WeWork and Sprint, is leaving the company.
US Business
Biogen to Sell Biosimilar-Venture Stake to Partner Samsung Biologics
The deal for its 50% ownership of the joint venture would bring the company at least $2.25 billion.
US Business
Mondelez Mulls More Price Hikes for Snacks as Inflation Eats Into Profits
As the global supply chain continues to struggle, shortages are causing suppliers to raise prices, says Chief Executive Dirk Van de Put.