January 2025 – Page 4 – Joplin Business Outlook

Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials

January 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to 1,700 people losing their jobs.

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Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers

January 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.

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Freeman Health System’s School Telemedicine Program Thriving in Eight Area School Districts

January 24, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Eight school districts representing 52 school locations indicate how rapidly the Freeman Health System’s School Telemedicine Program has grown in just eight short years. Although the service was not as advanced as […]

Novo Nordisk Shares Surge on New Obesity Drug Results

January 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their body weight in a clinical trial.

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Barry Callebaut Stock Melts as High Cocoa Prices Weigh on Sales Volume

January 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The chocolate company’s shares fell after it missed sales volume expectations and cut its guidance for fiscal 2025 as soaring cocoa bean prices drag demand.

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U.K. Competition Watchdog Chair Replaced With Ex-Amazon Boss

January 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The government appointed Douglas Gurr as interim chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority after pressuring the regulator to do more to spur investment and economic growth.

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easyJet Shares Fall on Expectations of Weaker Second Quarter

January 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The airline’s stock was down after it flagged weakening revenue trends in its fiscal second quarter, despite an improved first-quarter performance.

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Forest Fires Won’t Throw Us off Track, Munich Re Says

January 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The reinsurer said it can’t yet put a figure on the burden it faces from the California wildfires, though it has warned of a major loss.

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Adidas Shares Jump After Preliminary Results Beat Expectations

January 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The sporting-goods company surpassed its own profit expectations amid fierce competition in the sector and as its biggest rival, Nike, continues to pursue a brand revamp strategy.

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Events

Joplin Trails Coalition to Host Public Meeting on January 28 to Discuss Plans for Trail Connections

January 23, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Trails Coalition invites cyclists, outdoor enthusiasts, and the rest of the community to join them on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm at the Joplin Public Library’s West Conference Room for a public meeting. They will be […]

Month: January 2025

Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials

Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers

Freeman Health System’s School Telemedicine Program Thriving in Eight Area School Districts

Novo Nordisk Shares Surge on New Obesity Drug Results

Barry Callebaut Stock Melts as High Cocoa Prices Weigh on Sales Volume

U.K. Competition Watchdog Chair Replaced With Ex-Amazon Boss

easyJet Shares Fall on Expectations of Weaker Second Quarter

Forest Fires Won’t Throw Us off Track, Munich Re Says

Adidas Shares Jump After Preliminary Results Beat Expectations

Joplin Trails Coalition to Host Public Meeting on January 28 to Discuss Plans for Trail Connections

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