US Business
U.S. Poised to Grant Chevron License to Pump Oil in Venezuela
The move would come just as Western sanctions on Russia threaten to tighten global supplies.
Year: 2022
Events
Breakfast with Santa Claus is Back on December 3!
(Joplin, MO) – Santa is taking a break from his holiday schedule to make a special stop and have breakfast with all the good little girls and boys in Joplin! The Joplin Parks and Recreation […]
US Business
Robert Iger Is Back at Disney. See How Other ‘Boomerang’ CEOs Have Fared
Many leaders who returned to their former companies have fallen short of expectations.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Red Flags for Online Retail Scams
With the holiday season approaching, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise to arm themselves with research and use credit cards to dodge scammers. Online shopping scam reports to BBB Scam […]
US Business
Big Shareholder Signals Opposition to News Corp-Fox Combination
A major outside shareholder in News Corp and Fox Corp. opposes a plan by Rupert Murdoch to recombine the companies and wants other alternatives considered, including a breakup of News Corp.
US Business
Musk’s Twitter Takeover Triggers a Partisan Clash
Democrats say company staff cutbacks are threatening user security, while Republicans maintain that the dispute is over free speech.
US Business
Disney to Show Its Latest Avatar Movie in China
The entertainment company was eager to get approval for a release date for “Avatar: The Way Of Water” in the critical market.
US Business
Thanksgiving Travel Roars Back, Testing Airlines After Turbulent Summer
TSA anticipates air travel will reach prepandemic levels this week, with airlines saying staffing has improved.
US Business
Disney’s Robert Iger Loomed Over His Successor as CEO, Creating Tensions
Soon after he took the top job in 2020, Bob Chapek was at odds with Mr. Iger, who remained as executive chairman, and complained to deputies he had been undermined from the start.
US Business
HP Plans Layoffs With PC Demand Slump Stretching Into Next Year
The company said it would slash up to nearly 10% of its workforce. Dell also warned of a worsening decline after a 17% drop in third-quarter laptop and desktop sales.