US Business
Hermes Weathers Sector Slowdown as Sales Surge
Hermes said it is moving into 2024 with confidence after the Birkin bag maker reported a surge in fourth-quarter sales despite a slowdown in the overall luxury sector.
Year: 2024
US Business
Barclays Acquires Tesco’s Banking Operations
Barclays has agreed to buy Tesco’s retail banking branch for a consideration of around $760 million.
US Business
Saab Beats Views as Global Defense Spending Continues
Saab posted a forecast-beating rise in fourth-quarter earnings and raised its dividend as global defense spending continued to surge.
US Business
Tech Millionaires Take On Politicians in a Fight to Fix San Francisco
Tech leaders are trying to combat crime, drug abuse and homelessness. “Enough is enough, we’re getting involved in the muck.”
US Business
Unilever Operating Profit Rises, Plans Buyback
Unilever posted a better-than-expected operating profit for 2023, with underlying sales growth of 7%, and launched a buyback to start in the second quarter.
Education
Missouri Southern State University Awarded $2.3 Million for Digital Cadaver Lab Tables
(Joplin, MO) – Missouri Southern State University, in collaboration with Missouri Biotechnology Association and Missouri Western State University, has been awarded a $2.3 million state appropriation known as Missouri Science to Jobs. The funds will […]
Nonprofit
Joplin Regional Community Foundation Invites Community to Submit Philanthropic Achievement Award Nominations
The Joplin Regional Community Foundation (JRCF) is inviting residents of Joplin, Webb City, and Carl Junction to submit nominations for its second annual Philanthropic Achievement Award. The award is intended to recognize an outstanding and […]
Events
Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces 8th Annual Comedy for Camp
Soroptimist International of Joplin invites the community to laugh for a good cause — 40 years of Camp Soroptimist! Join them on Saturday, April 6 for Comedy for Camp, an annual, casual, fun-filled evening of […]
Education
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School to Host 26th Annual ESCAPADE
(Joplin, MO) – Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) invites local community members, TJIDS alumni, parents, and grandparents to the 26th annual ESCAPADE on Saturday, March 2 at 6:30 pm at 211 S. Main Street […]
US Business
Nissan Motor Reports Profit Drop, Cuts Sales Forecast
The Japanese carmaker cut its global sales forecast, projecting a decline in all major markets, after its third-quarter profit missed expectations.