US Business
Activist Accuses Pfizer of Pressuring Former Executives
Starboard said a former CEO and CFO had assisted in its activist campaign but then were pressured to express support for the drugmaker.
Month: October 2024
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: How to Effectively Manage Conflict Resolution Between Employees
Feeling like the parent of your office is not a fun position to find yourself in as the owner of a small business. It does happen, though. Team members have disagreements, and finding solutions for settling […]
Government
City of Joplin Begins Clearing Along Shoal Creek to Prepare for Sanitary Sewer Work in Area
Brush and vegetation will be cleared along Shoal Creek near Glendale Road in south Joplin. The clearing work is being done within the sanitary sewer easement in preparation for constructing a new sanitary sewer pressure […]
US Business
This Chinese Miner Dominates Global Cobalt Supply. The U.S. Is Crying Foul.
With its rapid expansion in Africa, CMOC has seized the lead position in the metal used in EV batteries and weapons.
US Business
Companies Are Scrapping or Rolling Back DEI Grants
A pullback in aid for Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses follows litigation from activists.
US Business
Chinese Brokerages’ Merger Details Power Their Shares Higher
Shares of Guotai Junan Securities and Haitong Securities rose sharply after releasing details of their merger to form China’s biggest brokerage.
US Business
McDonald’s Is Bringing Chicken to the Big Mac
The twist on the flagship sandwich shows how fast-food companies are adding more of the protein to their menus.
US Business
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on freight-railroad traffic, Air Canada, General Motors, Wizz Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.
Education
Doug Hall Exhibit Opens at Crowder College’s Longwell Museum
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Longwell Museum has opened a Doug Hall art exhibit, which will run through Friday, October 25. An artist’s reception will be held on Thursday, October 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 […]
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host Quarterly Perspectives Webinar on October 17
Join Forvis Mazars for a moderated discussion that will cover current events and activities happening in the accounting profession. Forvis’ experts will break down developments from FASB, AICPA, SEC, PSAOB, and other relevant standard setters for […]