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Why a $500 Steak Dinner Only Yields a $25 Profit

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why a $500 Steak Dinner Only Yields a $25 Profit
Steakhouse owners dish on their challenging economics as the costs of meat and labor grow.

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Why a $500 Steak Dinner Only Yields a $25 Profit

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why a $500 Steak Dinner Only Yields a $25 Profit
Steakhouse owners dish on their challenging economics as the costs of meat and labor grow.

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Theme Parks’ New Strategy: Smaller, Cheaper and Shorter

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Theme Parks’ New Strategy: Smaller, Cheaper and Shorter
Entertainment companies and developers are rushing to create a high-end middle market for out-of-home entertainment.

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Theme Parks’ New Strategy: Smaller, Cheaper and Shorter

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Theme Parks’ New Strategy: Smaller, Cheaper and Shorter
Entertainment companies and developers are rushing to create a high-end middle market for out-of-home entertainment.

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Britain Pushed Ahead With Green Power. Its Grid Can’t Handle It.

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Britain Pushed Ahead With Green Power. Its Grid Can’t Handle It.
An aging power infrastructure threatens the ability of the U.K. and other countries to capitalize on the AI boom.

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Three Months, 19,687 Nautical Miles: This Lengthy Trade Route Is Peak Globalization

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Three Months, 19,687 Nautical Miles: This Lengthy Trade Route Is Peak Globalization
A Chinese ship sails the long way around the world to deliver cranes to the U.S. Gulf Coast and Jamaica.

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ServiceNow to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup Armis for About $7.75 Billion

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ServiceNow to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup Armis for About $7.75 Billion
ServiceNow agreed to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for about $7.75 billion in cash in a move intended to take advantage of growing demand for AI security.

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Rolex Tries to Beat Watch Flippers at Their Own Game

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rolex Tries to Beat Watch Flippers at Their Own Game
Shoppers are willing to pay nearly 30% more for used watches that are certified by the Swiss brand itself.

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Lamb Weston Warns of Profit Pressure Ahead Due to Discounts, Rising Costs

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lamb Weston Warns of Profit Pressure Ahead Due to Discounts, Rising Costs
The french-fry maker reaffirmed its sales guidance for the year but warned that pricing dynamics, rising costs and underutilized production in Europe could put pressure on profits.

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Companies Are Outlining Plans for 2026. Hiring Isn’t One of Them.

December 27, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Are Outlining Plans for 2026. Hiring Isn’t One of Them.
Large employers indicate that they either want to maintain the size of their teams next year or let go of workers.

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  • Iran War Cease-Fire Can’t Undo the Middle East’s Energy Hangover
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  • Crowder College Presents ‘Suspects & Sleuths: Murder, Mutiny, and Mayhem’ on April 17 to Benefit Crowder College Scholarships
  • Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline of April 17 for Liberty (Empire) Fuel Adjustment and Purchased Power Adjustment Clause Request
  • Can Longtime Car Executive Luca De Meo Kick the House of Gucci Into Gear?
  • Disney Planning Layoffs Under New CEO Josh D’Amaro
  • Iran War Cease-Fire Can’t Undo the Middle East’s Energy Hangover
  • Facing Soaring Fuel Costs, Delta Tells Customers to Plan for Pricier Flights
  • Vance to Take the Lead on Iran Talks
  • Friends of Memorial Hall and Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host Public Meeting on April 9
  • Joplin Schools Names Tarryn Gilbert as 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year
  • Sparklight Campaign to Raise Funds for Pets at the Joplin Humane Society Until April 30
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