US Business
AI Boom Is Real—and Really Profitable—Says Chip Maker TSMC
The world’s largest contract chip maker says revenue from AI-related products is expected to triple this year.
Year: 2024
US Business
Easing Food Prices Aren’t Enough for Pinched Shoppers, Nestlé Says
Nestlé lowered its sales expectations for the second time this year as the food giant offers greater discounts to lure back shoppers deterred by rising prices in recent years.
US Business
China Considering Higher Tariffs on Car Imports
China said it may raise tariffs on imported internal-combustion-engine cars with large engines sizes, after the EU voted to increase import duties on China-made electric vehicles.
US Business
Nokia Tempers Earnings Expectations After Sales Fail to Recover
Nokia tempered earnings expectations for the year amid a delayed recovery in sales, but said an improving gross margin and quick action on costs was helping offset some of the weakness.
Retail
Dr. Fly’s Salon to Host 20th Anniversary Celebration on November 7
Dr. Fly’s Salon & Spa invites the community to come celebrate 20 years of being locally owned on Thursday, November 7! They’re celebrating their 20th anniversary from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at their store at 102 […]
Events
Joplin Health Department Co-Hosting Car Seat Safety Class with The Alliance of Southwest Missouri
Calling all parents, grandparents, and caregivers! Car seats are a high priority, but they can create stress if you’re unsure how to install them properly. To hep with this, the Joplin Health Department offers a […]
Nonprofit
Last Chance to Buy Legacy Bricks at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States
(Joplin, MO) – With less than 40 bricks remaining, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States is sunsetting their Legacy Brick program. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to buy a customized brick for $100 […]
Events
Lafayette House Announces Benefit Raffle for Kansas City Chiefs Tickets
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is excited to announce a special benefit raffle featuring four (4) tickets and one (1) parking pass to the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers division game on Sunday, December 8, […]
Events
Mercy Hospital Joplin to Host Daytime Trick-or-Treat Event on October 26
Join Mercy Hospital Joplin on Saturday, October 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm for a daytime trick-or-treating event! This daytime, family-focused trick-or-treating option is in its third year and is open to Mercy coworkers, their […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Announces Free Tickets for Students to Attend Marybeth Byrd Performance on November 9
Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to announce that thanks to a generous donor, high school and college students can attend the Marybeth Byrd performance on Saturday, November 9 for free! Students can visit the C2C Box […]