US Business
Chinese Battery Giant CATL’s Shares Surge on Hong Kong Debut
The listing comes as risk appetite has returned to global markets as trade tensions between the U.S. and China have eased.
Year: 2025
US Business
The Big Offshore Wind Project in New York Is Back On
The decision to resume construction marks an abrupt about-face by the Trump administration, which halted the project last month.
Education
Passage of Transfer Bill to Benefit Crowder College Students
(Jefferson City, MO) – Crowder College is extremely grateful to the Missouri General Assembly for passing a transformative bill that promises to simplify and strengthen the pathways from community college to a four-year degree. The newly […]
Government
City of Joplin Cancels May 19 City Council Meeting Due to Inclement Weather Predictions
(Joplin, MO) – Due to forecasted severe weather, the May 19, 2025, Joplin City Council meeting has been canceled. All agenda items that had been scheduled for tonight will be postponed to the June 2, […]
US Business
Xiaomi Plans Nearly $7 Billion Investment in Chip Design
The Chinese technology giant is slated to introduce a 3-nanometer mobile chip this week and plans to invest nearly $7 billion in chip design over at least 10 years, its founder said.
US Business
Diageo Sticks With Guidance Despite Tariff Hit
The company behind Johnnie Walker whisky, Guinness beer and Smirnoff vodka expects U.S. tariffs to result in an unmitigated $150 million hit on profit, but reiterated its guidance for the year.
US Business
Vodacom Lifts Midterm Targets After Net Profit, Revenue Growth
The South Africa-based telecommunications company—majority owned by the U.K.’s Vodafone Group—upgraded the targets after net profit and revenue rose.
US Business
Ryanair Posts Earnings Decline as Costs Rise, Fares Fall
The drop in earnings was in line with analysts’ expectations, as passengers paid 7% lower average fares while operating costs increased 9%.
US Business
Rare-Earths Plants Are Popping Up Outside China
The U.S. and Brazil are among countries building capacity to mine and refine metals for EVs and smartphones.
US Business
GM Is Pushing Hard to Tank California’s EV Mandate
The Senate is to vote as early as next week on a measure to revoke the state’s emissions waiver.