US Business
U.S. Drugmakers Are Breaking Up With Their Chinese Supply-Chain Partners
U.S. drugmakers and biotechs have come to rely on Chinese partners. Now, some of them are looking for alternatives as geopolitical tensions rise.
Month: October 2024
US Business
Big Tech Sees AI Bets Starting to Pay Off
Microsoft, Google and Amazon all report strong quarterly growth in cloud revenue, but warn of increased capital spending.
US Business
Comcast Eyes New Venture to House MSNBC, USA and Other U.S. Cable Channels
The cable and entertainment company said it would consider partnerships in streaming as it posted a jump in quarterly revenue.
US Business
Apple Sales Hit Quarterly Record as iPhone Business Rebounds
Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.
US Business
Boeing Makes Another Offer to End Machinists Strike
The company is offering a 38% wage increase over four years in its latest proposal. That is up from its original offer of 25%, which was overwhelmingly rejected by a union local representing machinists.
Chamber Updates
Leadership Joplin Class of 2024 to Celebrate Completion of Class Service Project on November 8
(Joplin, MO) – The Leadership Joplin Class of 2024 is excited to announce that their class service project, a yard game park located in Cunningham Park, is now complete! The class invites the community to […]
Education
Crowder College’s ‘Crowder Quill’ Opens Free Literary-Art Contest
(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder Quill art and literary magazine of Crowder College is now accepting entries for its annual contest in literature, photography and art. The free competition accepts entries in eight different categories: poetry, […]
Events
Freeman Health System and City of Joplin Announce 2024 Christmas Parade Theme
(Joplin, MO) – Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System’s stated goals are to provide top-notch medical care to the region as well as serve as a good neighbor by enhancing the well-being of […]
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Native American Storyteller on November 9
(Diamond, MO) – In honor of Native American Heritage Month, George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host Cherokee storyteller, Greg Bilby, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Greg received […]
US Business
Aker Solutions Upbeat Despite Profit Miss
Aker Solutions reported below-forecast third-quarter results but said its outlook remained positive with high tender activity.