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The Texas-Size Fight Over Rick Perry’s Nuclear Power Startup

May 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Texas-Size Fight Over Rick Perry’s Nuclear Power Startup
Fermi raced to go public. After an 80% drop in the stock price, its founders are battling over what comes next.

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The Winners and Losers of Oil’s New World Order

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Winners and Losers of Oil’s New World Order
Energy expert Jason Bordoff explains the uneven consequences of the war in Iran and the longer term outlook for nations from the U.S. to Russia.

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Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Carmaker Is Willing to Enter Defense Production

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Carmaker Is Willing to Enter Defense Production
The remarks come as the German manufacturing sector seeks to recast itself as a major player in the West’s defense arsenal.

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The Schroeder Family Exploreum Announces Grand Opening Weekend Celebration on June 4 and Mascot Name Reveal

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The wait is finally over! The Schroeder Family Exploreum is thrilled to invite the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of its highly anticipated North Wing on June 4 with a full […]

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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bets on Microsoft’s AI Ambitions With New Stake

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Bets on Microsoft’s AI Ambitions With New Stake
The investor says the tech company is underpriced, and he will disclose the stake in regulatory filings later Friday.

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SpaceX to Go Public June 12

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SpaceX to Go Public June 12
Plus, bond yields hit the highest level in more than a year, and tips for buying a good used EV.

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Berkshire Invests in Delta Again During Abel’s First Quarter as CEO

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Berkshire Invests in Delta Again During Abel’s First Quarter as CEO
The company exited positions in Amazon, Mastercard, Visa and UnitedHealth, among many others.

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Freeman Health System Selects Health Care Software Epic as New Electronic Health Record System

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Ensuring a more seamless patient experience for decades to come, Freeman Health System has selected health care software leader Epic as its next-generation electronic health record (EHR) system. Epic features innovative tools […]

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Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns A Grade for Patient Safety From Leapfrog Group

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Pittsburg, KS) – Mercy Hospital Pittsburg has earned an A grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. Mercy Pittsburg was among 917 hospitals nationwide to earn this distinction and […]

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KPM CPAs & Advisors Congratulates Kylie Gillen on Earning CPA License

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) is pleased to announce that Kylie Gillen, a staff accountant at the firm, has earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license after completing all four sections of […]

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