US Business
Edgar Bronfman Raises Offer for National Amusements, Paramount Stake to $6 Billion
The bid gives non-Redstone and nonvoting Paramount shareholders an option to sell shares at a premium.
Year: 2024
US Business
TD Bank Sets Aside $2.6 Billion for Possible U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Penalties
The Wall Street Journal previously reported that the Justice Department’s investigation into the bank was focused on how Chinese crime groups and drug traffickers used the Canadian lender to launder money from U.S. fentanyl sales.
US Business
Disney Names Board Member Gorman to Lead Committee Tasked With Finding Iger’s Successor
Disney is on the clock to find its next CEO as Iger’s contract runs to 2026, when he has promised to step down.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Nine Data Privacy Stats that Small Businesses Should Know
As a business owner, protecting your company and your clients’ data is a huge concern. With data breaches on the rise, it’s clear that hackers are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to steal sensitive […]
US Business
Ford Shrinks Its EV Rollout Plans as Demand Lags
The automaker expects to take $1.9 billion in related special charges and write-downs as automakers continue adjusting their EV plans because of softer-than-expected demand.
US Business
U.K. Authority Closes Competition Probes Into Google, Apple App Stores
The U.K.’s antitrust authority closed investigations into Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store as it prepares for the rollout of new rules that give the watchdog greater powers to boost competition in digital markets.
Government
City of Joplin and Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area Partner to Offer Community Revitalization through JHRP-2
Joplin’s community revitalization efforts continue with the introduction of the Joplin Homeowner Rehabilitation Program-2 (JHRP-2). The City of Joplin and the Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (ESC) have partnered to help single-family homeowners rehabilitate and preserve existing […]
Events
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Partner with Better Business Bureau and Carthage Chamber to Host Safe and Savvy Social Media Seminar
Social media can be a great way to connect with your customers, but it’s important to be aware of the risks that come with using social media. Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern […]
Education
White Coat Ceremony Welcomes New Dental Students to Kansas City University
Members of the Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine (KCU-CDM) Class of 2028 officially began their educational journey toward becoming dentists with a white coat ceremony on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Joplin High School’s Performing Arts Center. […]
US Business
Food Industry Pushes Back Against Harris’s ‘Price Gouging’ Plan
Companies reject claims that consumers are being bilked on prices. Still, says one executive, “We understand why there is this sticker shock.”