US Business
Disaster Loans Provided a Lifeline. Now Small Businesses Owe Billions in Fees.
The government has referred 860,000 delinquent Covid loans for collection—tacking on billions of dollars in fees for small-business borrowers.
Month: May 2024
US Business
The Universal Music-TikTok Spat Is Over. Here’s What Artists Won.
The deal comes after their prior licensing contract expired, prompting Universal to pull all of its artists’ songs off TikTok at the beginning of February.
US Business
Former Pioneer CEO Is Accused of Trying to Collude With OPEC
The FTC alleges Scott Sheffield tried to coordinate on oil production and prices. The agency referred the case for a potential criminal probe.
Education
One Joplin to Host Annual Literacy Resource Drive During Month of May
Literacy impacts every aspect of a child’s future, including employment opportunities. On average, a low-income household has between zero and three age-appropriate books for children. One Joplin is on a mission to change that statistic […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Celebrating Small Business Week
Businesses nationwide have faced unprecedented challenges in the last three years. Now that we are post-pandemic, office life has become work-from-home with the kids, pets, and spouses. Video conferences and cell phone screens became the […]
US Business
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy to Step Down Amid Fresh Layoffs
An activist investor had called for McCarthy’s ouster and for the fitness-equipment maker to sell itself.
Events
Joplin Public Library’s Newsletter for May 2024
Joplin Public Library (JPL) has a full month of programming and events lined up for May! A few of them include: Star Wars Day (May 4) Business Boot Camp (May 7) Teen Tuesday Knight Chess […]
US Business
Exxon to Close Megadeal; Pioneer Ex-CEO to Be Barred from Exxon Board in Deal With FTC
Antitrust enforcers are set to allege former Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield discussed coordinating oil-production levels with other producers and OPEC.
US Business
Narcan-Maker Emergent BioSolutions to Cut 300 Jobs, Close Facilities
Emergent BioSolutions is closing several manufacturing facilities and cutting hundreds of jobs as part of a restructuring as the company narrows its focus on products, including Narcan nasal spray.
US Business
CVS Made a Big Bet on Medicare. It’s Looking Risky.
The company’s Medicare business, hit by higher medical costs, pushed down CVS’s first-quarter earnings.