US Business
Johnson and Johnson Talcum-Settlement Consent Judgments Filed
The settlement with 43 attorneys general, which resolves claims of deceptive marketing practices, is subject to judicial approval.
Month: June 2024
US Business
GM Board Approves New $6 Billion Stock Buyback
The automaker saw strong second-quarter profits, citing brisk vehicle sales and resilient pricing.
US Business
‘Anti-Woke’ Shareholders Are Going After Corporate Boards
Activists say they want to get politics out of business, but their proposals fail to gain much traction.
US Business
French Startup Mistral AI Raises $650 Million in Bid to Scale Up
Backers include General Catalyst, Lightspeed, Bertelsmann Investment, Cisco Systems, International Business Machines, Nvidia and Salesforce Venture.
US Business
The Vote on Elon Musk’s $46 Billion Pay Package Is Coming Down to the Wire
Tesla and its billionaire CEO have been racing to drum up support from investors in recent days.
Education
Kansas City University – Joplin to Host MASH Camp on June 18
Kansas City University – Joplin (KCU) will host Missouri American Health Care Education Center’s (AHEC) Science & Health (MASH) Camp on Tuesday, June 18! This program introduces high-school students to health science careers and medical […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Seven Key Tips to Successfully Onboard New Employees
With so many businesses still dealing with the effects of the pandemic and the great resignation, it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed with onboarding new employees and ensuring they stick with your company for the long term. […]
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host June’s Third Thursday Event, You Belong Celebration
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion group are partnering for the You Belong Celebration during Third Thursday on June 20, 2024! This annual recognition […]
Banking & Finance
Southwest Missouri Bank Announces Fifth Year of Corley Grant Recipients
(Joplin, MO) – Southwest Missouri Bank, trustee of the W.R. Corley Memorial Trust, has announced the fifth year of grants from the generous Trust set up by the late Bob Corley. Mr. Corley, who passed […]
US Business
Umicore Cuts Guidance on Slower EV Demand
Umicore now expects 2024 earnings for its battery business to be around break-even, with volumes to be equal or slightly lower than last year, while group profit forecasts were also cut back.