December 2025 – Page 13 – Joplin Business Outlook

The Publicity War Between AT&T and T-Mobile Is Getting Ugly

December 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

AT&T, T-Mobile US and Verizon are escalating their usual claims about whose wireless service is best with the launch of explicit customer poaching efforts and litigation.

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OpenAI Ends ‘Vesting Cliff’ for New Employees in Compensation-Policy Change

December 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The ChatGPT maker and its competitor xAI have relaxed restrictions meant to keep new hires from leaving in the midst of a fierce talent war

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Trump’s Surprise Answer to Vehicle Affordability: ‘Cute’ Tiny Cars

December 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Japan’s small, efficient kei cars start at just over $10,000.

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SpaceX Tells Staff It Is Preparing for a Potential IPO Next Year

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The new stock price disclosed by the finance chief at Elon Musk’s space company suggests an $800 billion valuation.

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We Followed the Mandarin Oriental’s Head Chef During the Craziest Time of the Year

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

In a profession known for hot tempers, Sylvain Delpique at the New York hotel says his mantra is to absorb the stress

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The Hottest Toy of the Year Is Made by a Tech Startup You’ve Never Heard Of

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

How an obscure company pivoted, then pivoted again, nearly ran out of money—and built a hit product.

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Amtrak Workers Are Getting Some of Their Managers’ Holiday Bonuses

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off

After managers gave up $16 million in incentives, employees of the quasi-federal railroad will each get a $900 bonus this holiday season.

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City of Joplin Reopens Intersection of West 20th Street and Country Club Drive Following Roundabout Construction

December 12, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The newly built roundabout at 20th Street and Country Club Drive/Black Cat Road is now open for north and southbound travelers. West 20th Street remains closed from Schifferdecker Avenue to Central City Road to all […]