US Business
Why the Era of Historically Low Interest Rates Could Be Over
Higher productivity and increased deficits could raise the “neutral” rate of interest, limiting Fed cuts.
Month: August 2023
US Business
Kraft Heinz Sees a $25 Billion Opportunity—in Schools
Packaged-food giant revamps Lunchables for the cafeteria, tapping a new market and drawing pushback.
US Business
Schulman Having Bumpy Landing After Taking PayPal to New Heights
With the company’s market value having plunged nearly $300 billion since its July 2021 peak, CEO Dan Schulman is relinquishing the reins after nine years.
US Business
Who is the Mogul Bidding for U.S. Steel?
James Bouchard grew up around steel and deal making; ‘We have the cash,’ he says of his $7.8 billion surprise bid.
US Business
How Kroger Became the Biggest Sushi Seller in America
Millions of shoppers agree: It’s OK to eat supermarket sushi. At U.S. retailers, sales are up over 70% in the past year.
US Business
Macau Reclaims Crown From Vegas as World’s Top Gambling Hub
Fortunes of MGM, Sands and Wynn are rising after they bled cash during years of pandemic border restrictions in the Chinese city.
Education
Back to School with Joplin Public Library
As children, teens, and teachers head back to school, Joplin Public Library (JPL) wants to remind you of the great resources that JPL has to offer students and their families. Check out the links below […]
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for the FY 2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The UPWP lists the transportation studies and tasks that MPO staff and […]
US Business
America’s Fight Over Tipping at Restaurants Comes to Its Biggest Battleground Yet
Chicago restaurants say they will have to boost prices and cut staff if a “sub-minimum wage” proposal becomes law.
US Business
The Panama Canal Has Become a Traffic Jam of the Seas
More than 200 vessels are stuck on either side of the waterway as a serious drought cuts crossings.