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America’s Leather Economy Has Gone Global, and Now It Can’t Escape the Trade War

April 26, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on America’s Leather Economy Has Gone Global, and Now It Can’t Escape the Trade War
Before they become couches, bags and shoes, U.S. cattle hides often travel through factories on multiple continents. American leather companies are rethinking their options.

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Why Dyson Founder Says He Has Lived a ‘Life of Failure’

April 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why Dyson Founder Says He Has Lived a ‘Life of Failure’
The inventor James Dyson met with WSJ to talk about success, what he wishes he had invented first, and why he has stayed involved for 34 years.

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Five Years After He Escaped in a Crate, Fugitive Carlos Ghosn Is Teaching Business Strategy

April 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Five Years After He Escaped in a Crate, Fugitive Carlos Ghosn Is Teaching Business Strategy
We visited Ghosn in Lebanon where he’s avoiding arrest warrants from Japan and France

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Cargo Shipments From China to U.S. Slide Toward a Standstill

April 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Cargo Shipments From China to U.S. Slide Toward a Standstill
Cancellations accelerated after the Trump administration ratcheted up tariffs on China.

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Deliveroo Gets $3.6 Billion Acquisition Offer From DoorDash

April 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Deliveroo Gets $3.6 Billion Acquisition Offer From DoorDash
Deliveroo said that “it would be minded to recommend such an offer” to its shareholders, assuming an offer is made on those terms.

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Lower Oil Prices Could Curb Growth in U.S. Shale Production

April 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lower Oil Prices Could Curb Growth in U.S. Shale Production
The U.S. is already the world’s top oil and natural gas producer and output is expected to continue growing, although at a much slower pace.

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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to Celebrate New Joplin Donor Center with Ribbon Cutting on May 12

April 25, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to 45 area hospitals, is moving locations to a newly remodeled Joplin donor center. In partnership with the Joplin […]

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Watered Gardens to Host 5th Annual Blooms of Hope Event to Benefit Families at Washington Family Hope Center on May 3

April 25, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Moms, daughters, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, and friends are all invited to dress up and create lasting memories at Watered Gardens Ministries‘ 5th Annual Blooms of Hope! This year’s event will feature a brunch catered by […]

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U.K. Retailers Post Surprise Rise in Sales Ahead of Tariff Turmoil

April 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.K. Retailers Post Surprise Rise in Sales Ahead of Tariff Turmoil
Retailers proved resilient in March, unexpectedly posting a rise in sales, though tariffs and the resulting economic uncertainty could stifle business ahead.

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Saab Backs Guidance After Posting Double-Digit Sales Growth

April 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Saab Backs Guidance After Posting Double-Digit Sales Growth
The defense manufacturer’s sales rose 11%, in what Saab’s President and Chief Executive Micael Johansson said was the group’s strongest first quarter to date.

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  • Your Summer Travel Is About to Be Hit With Fuel Surcharges
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  • America Now Has an EV Rust Belt. High Gas Prices Won’t Rescue It.
    March 31, 2026 Comments Off on America Now Has an EV Rust Belt. High Gas Prices Won’t Rescue It.
  • Big Drug Companies Hunting for Deals Are Lowering Their Sights
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