February 2024 – Page 16 – Joplin Business Outlook

Barclays Acquires Tesco’s Banking Operations

February 9, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Barclays has agreed to buy Tesco’s retail banking branch for a consideration of around $760 million.

Saab Beats Views as Global Defense Spending Continues

February 9, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Saab posted a forecast-beating rise in fourth-quarter earnings and raised its dividend as global defense spending continued to surge.

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Tech Millionaires Take On Politicians in a Fight to Fix San Francisco

February 8, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Tech leaders are trying to combat crime, drug abuse and homelessness. “Enough is enough, we’re getting involved in the muck.”

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Unilever Operating Profit Rises, Plans Buyback

February 8, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Unilever posted a better-than-expected operating profit for 2023, with underlying sales growth of 7%, and launched a buyback to start in the second quarter.

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Missouri Southern State University Awarded $2.3 Million for Digital Cadaver Lab Tables

February 8, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Missouri Southern State University, in collaboration with Missouri Biotechnology Association and Missouri Western State University, has been awarded a $2.3 million state appropriation known as Missouri Science to Jobs. The funds will […]

Nonprofit

Joplin Regional Community Foundation Invites Community to Submit Philanthropic Achievement Award Nominations

February 8, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Regional Community Foundation (JRCF) is inviting residents of Joplin, Webb City, and Carl Junction to submit nominations for its second annual Philanthropic Achievement Award. The award is intended to recognize an outstanding and […]

Events

Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces 8th Annual Comedy for Camp

February 8, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Soroptimist International of Joplin invites the community to laugh for a good cause — 40 years of Camp Soroptimist! Join them on Saturday, April 6 for Comedy for Camp, an annual, casual, fun-filled evening of […]

Education

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School to Host 26th Annual ESCAPADE

February 8, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) invites local community members, TJIDS alumni, parents, and grandparents to the 26th annual ESCAPADE on Saturday, March 2 at 6:30 pm at 211 S. Main Street […]