US Business
Unions Defy Their Leadership With More ‘No’ Votes on Contracts
Fed up with inflation and seizing a moment of labor power, workers at Boeing, AT&T and Southwest reject deals negotiated by union bosses.
Year: 2024
US Business
After Years of Increases, Companies Are Rolling Back Prices
Businesses that sell a range of products from IKEA sofas to Air Jordan sneakers have said in recent weeks that they have lowered prices this year.
US Business
Korea Zinc Raises Buyback Offer to Stop Takeover Bid
The South Korean company raised its share-buyback offer to frustrate a takeover bid by private-equity firm MBK Partners, in a battle for control over the world’s largest zinc smelter.
US Business
BP Flags Earnings Hit From Weak Refining Margins
BP warned that weaker refining margins will hit third-quarter earnings by $400 million to $600 million as lower oil prices continue to weigh on the energy sector.
US Business
Five Takeaways From Tesla’s Robotaxi Show
The driverless vehicle marks a strategic pivot for the electric-vehicle pioneer. Here are some key takeaways from the event.
US Business
Seoul Semiconductor’s Patent Case Leads to LED Sales Ban in Eight European Countries
The United Patent Court’s ruling also orders German online retailer to retrieve and destroy all such LED goods already sold in the region.
Chamber Updates
Hot Links Golf Tournament 2024 — Fall Edition!
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 27 teams compete in their bi-annual Hot Links Golf Tournament on October 11! Players had the opportunity to compete in a marshmallow long drive and a dice game. […]
US Business
Tesla’s Robotaxi Event Disappoints Investors
Shares in the EV maker fell after a much-hyped event was heavier on showbiz than financial details.
US Business
Volkswagen Car Deliveries Fall as Industry Challenges Mount
Volkswagen delivered fewer cars in the third quarter as the automaker navigates an increasingly challenging market hit by a price war in China and high domestic production costs.
US Business
Stellantis Falls as Executive Shake-Up Fails to Calm Nerves
Stellantis shares slipped following the troubled automaker’s announcement of a sweeping management reshuffle just days after it slashed full-year earnings guidance.