US Business
Compass Group Backs Full-Year Guidance as Earning Rise
The catering contractor said its pretax profit for the six months ended March 31 rose to $1.28 billion from $1.20 billion in the same period a year prior.
Year: 2025
US Business
Hapag-Lloyd Confirms Guidance But Warns on Uncertainty
The company backed its full-year outlook as it cautioned that tariffs and the situation in the Red Sea could significantly impact supply and demand in the container shipping industry this year.
US Business
Foxconn Posts Strong Profit but Lowers Guidance Amid Tariff Risks
The Taiwanese company cut annual guidance as it braces for potential headwinds from newly imposed U.S. tariffs.
US Business
Burberry Plans to Cut 1,700 Jobs to Tackle Luxury Slump
The British label said it is continuing with restructuring as part of a wider spending downturn that is plaguing the luxury sector.
US Business
Imperial Brands Pretax Profit Rises; CEO Stefan Bomhard to Retire
The London-listed tobacco manufacturer said Chief Executive Stefan Bomhard would retire after serving the company for five years.
Community
Joplin Public Library Announces 2025 Summer Reading Program
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library (JPL) is excited to present their annual all-ages Summer Reading Program from May 27 to July 20, with the theme “Color Our World.” Summer Reading is a free program […]
Chamber Updates
Leadership Joplin Class of 2025 Invites Community to Join Them for Color the Community Day on May 31
The Leadership Joplin Class of 2025 invites the community to join them on Saturday, May 31, at Creative Audio (629 S. Main Street) as they turn a wall into a vibrant work of art together! […]
Health Care
Ozark Center’s Roger Koch Recognized for Life-Changing Veteran Care
(Joplin, MO) – Roger Koch, the man who’s helped scores of Joplin area veterans mentally transition back into society following military service or deployments overseas, received unexpected recognition for his selfless work earlier this month. […]
Education
Kansas City University Celebrates 2025 Graduates Filling Essential Gaps in Health Care Workforce
Kansas City University (KCU) celebrated a momentous 2025 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri, recognizing the accomplishments of its newest graduates and highlighting key moments in the institution’s continuing evolution. […]
US Business
Honda Guides for Lower Profit Amid Auto Tariff Headwind
The carmaker projected a sharp drop in profit as it expects to be hit by higher U.S. tariffs on foreign-made cars.