US Business
Wrong-Way Bets on Oil Had a Star Trader Hundreds of Millions in the Hole
Vitol, one of the world’s largest commodity-trading firms, has been among the companies hardest hit by the war in Iran.
Month: April 2026
US Business
RFK Jr. Once Touted Raw Milk. Now He’s Stopped Talking About It.
The health secretary has instead promoted whole milk, a politically safer choice, as he seeks to avoid “weird stuff.”
US Business
US Business
High Gas Prices Are Tempting Americans Back to EVs
Sales of electric vehicles plunged after the president ended a $7,500 tax credit, but high gas prices just helped drive a 12% jump in used-EV sales.
Events
Pastries with Penny: The Value of Employee Benefits for Small Businesses
(Joplin, MO) — Impact Benefits LLC invites local business owners and professionals to attend Pastries with Penny on April 28 at 9:00 am at the Joplin Chamber of Commerce. This month’s discussion will explore the […]
US Business
Nike Switches Up Its Innovation Leadership
Company veteran Tony Bignell is leaving the sneaker giant after less than a year as chief innovation officer as its turnaround runs into snags.
Community
Easterseals Midwest Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Easterseals Midwest announced on April 8 that its Board of Directors has completed a search and selected the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer after the planned retirement of Wendy Sullivan. Jeanne Marshall, who currently serves […]
US Business
Want to Improve Your Golf Game? Play With a Political Ally
A new study suggests political differences among golfers can affect concentration on the links—and perhaps in the workplace as well.
Education
Crowder College to Host Career & Technical Education Talent Showcase on April 21
Crowder College invites the community and local employers to join them for their Career & Technical Education Talent Showcase on Tuesday, April 21! Held at the Advanced Training & Technology Center (3405 Hammonds Boulevard) from […]
US Business
Construction Business Taking a Hit From Iran Conflict
Rising prices for fuel and materials such as aluminum are pushing up costs just as they were stabilizing. “This war just trashed that.”