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European Indexes Fall on Slower U.S. Rate Cut Projections

December 21, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on European Indexes Fall on Slower U.S. Rate Cut Projections
Indexes were lower in Europe’s morning trade, as markets digested hawkish comments from the Fed’s Powell which left investors blindsided, Richard Hunter, Head of Markets at Interactive Investor, said.

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Two Freeman Health System Employees Recognized for Boosting Local, Rural Health Care

December 20, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – For the second year in a row, a Freeman Health System employee has been named “Missouri Rural Champion” by the Missouri Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. Dr. Barbara Miller, a […]

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Empire Market Seeks Contestants for 6th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 18, 2025

December 20, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The 6th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on January 18, 2025. Judging will begin at 10:00 am. Public tasting begins at 10:30 am in […]

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Missouri Southern State University’s Board Approves $2.1M for Renovation of Leggett & Platt Athletic Center

December 19, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Board of Governors approved at $2.189 million allocation from university reserve funds for a comprehensive overhaul of the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. Work begins in spring 2025 with […]

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Neosho Elementary Students Deliver Pillowcases Full of Toys to Freeman Hospital West’s Sick Children

December 19, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Dozens of pillowcases stuffed with toys were dropped off by 44 first-grade students from Neosho’s RISE Elementary school Wednesday morning. This is the second year in a row the students have traveled by […]

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Joplin Health Department Continues WIC Contract

December 19, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

 The Joplin Health Department announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2025 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) […]

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Connect2Culture: Share the Joy of Live Entertainment This Season!

December 19, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Connect2Culture (C2C) invites you to share the joy of live entertainment this season! Grab tickets to an upcoming show (options below) or keep it flexible with a gift card. Why settle for […]

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Thousands of Amazon Workers Strike During Pre-Christmas Rush

December 19, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Thousands of Amazon Workers Strike During Pre-Christmas Rush
The action comes over contract negotiations and the company’s refusal to recognize the Teamsters labor union.

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Dollar Tree Names Michael Creedon Jr. Permanent CEO

December 19, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Dollar Tree Names Michael Creedon Jr. Permanent CEO
Dollar Tree said it has named Michael Creedon Jr. as the discount retailer’s permanent chief executive, removing the interim tag he has carried since early November.

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Roche’s Parkinson’s Drug Candidate Misses Key Goal in Mid-Stage Study

December 19, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Roche’s Parkinson’s Drug Candidate Misses Key Goal in Mid-Stage Study
An experimental Parkinson’s drug missed its primary goal in a mid-stage trial, Roche said, in what is the second setback this week for candidate treatments for the neurodegenerative condition.

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  • Two Types of Shoppers Are Powering Holiday Spending: The Wealthy and Deal-Hunters
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  • Top Apple Executives to Leave, Adding to Recent Departures
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  • Josh Harris’s Firm Strikes Deal for Middleby Unit That Makes Viking Stoves
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