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Swiss Building-Materials Giant Plans Separation of U.S. Business

January 28, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Swiss Building-Materials Giant Plans Separation of U.S. Business
Switzerland’s Holcim has reached a deal to separate out its North America business, a big supplier of building materials.

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Is It Better to Select a CEO Who Is an Outsider or an Insider?

January 28, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Is It Better to Select a CEO Who Is an Outsider or an Insider?
New research says the answer might be somebody who is a little bit of both, and that’s especially true during turbulent times.

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Apple, Boeing, GM Usher in Latest Week of Packed Earnings

January 27, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple, Boeing, GM Usher in Latest Week of Packed Earnings
Starbucks, Exxon Mobil, Pfizer and other blue-chip names are set to report results in the coming days.

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The Outspoken Safety Chief Probing the Alaska Airlines Blowout

January 27, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Outspoken Safety Chief Probing the Alaska Airlines Blowout
Jennifer Homendy of the National Transportation Safety Board says people get mad at her “all the time.”

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Retailers Increase Efforts to Reduce Racial Profiling in Stores

January 27, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Retailers Increase Efforts to Reduce Racial Profiling in Stores
Among their initiatives: better train front-line workers and reduce the use of third-party. security services

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A Publishing Giant’s Risky Fight Against Book Bans

January 27, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Publishing Giant’s Risky Fight Against Book Bans
A fiery board meeting inspired Penguin Random House to actively challenge the removal of books from school libraries.

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Why Elon Musk Is Comparing Index Fund Consultants to ISIS

January 27, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why Elon Musk Is Comparing Index Fund Consultants to ISIS
The billionaire worries about the power other shareholders have over Tesla, and the advice they get.

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Vince McMahon Resigns From TKO Group Board

January 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vince McMahon Resigns From TKO Group Board
The longtime wrestling executive’s exit follows a lawsuit by a former employee alleging sexual abuse.

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Inside the Competition for the World’s Richest Shoppers

January 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside the Competition for the World’s Richest Shoppers
Backstage passes. Secret dinners. Exclusive invites. When you have everything, stores lure you with the things money can’t buy.

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February First Friday WineShare to Be Held at Blacklist Laser and Ink in Downtown Joplin

January 26, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold the February First Friday WineShare on February 2, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the adjoining locations of Blacklist Ink and Blacklist Laser and Cosmetics (506 and 510 […]

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  • Ajinomoto Foods North America Earns Great Place to Work Certification and Inspiring Workplaces Recognition for Second Consecutive Year
  • Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions’ Training Opportunities for August and September 2026
  • Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
  • Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
  • Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
  • GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
  • Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.
  • Walmart Adds to Wall Street Pressures With Weak Sales Growth
  • Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years
  • City of Joplin to Host 2026 Surplus Auction on September 19
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  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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