US Business
Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell
Southeastern Asset Management is calling for a sale of Mattel, arguing it would be better off if owned by a private equity firm, competitor or large media company.
Month: May 2026
US Business
A British Bookseller Rebuilds Barnes & Noble for a New Era
Chief Executive James Daunt is unsentimental about books as he wrings out expenses ahead of a potential IPO.
US Business
China’s Cars Aren’t in the U.S., but Its Auto Parts Are Everywhere
Chinese companies have amassed ownership stakes in about 5% of 10,000 auto suppliers in America.
US Business
The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street
Chirayu Rana set off a PR crisis inside America’s biggest bank. Now, his claims have gone viral, stoked by AI fakes.
US Business
Companies Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Here’s What They Plan to Do With the Money.
Invest in the business? Pay down debts? Refunds to customers? Businesses are weighing their options.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Project; Submission Deadline June 8
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts, and Joplin Arts District, invites artists and creators to submit original designs for a public art initiative […]
US Business
Trump Poised to Ax FDA Commissioner
Plus, Apple and Intel plan to work together on chips, and a new book explains the rules of sorority rush.
Events
The Independent Living Center Announces Second Annual Smokin’ for Support: A TILC BBQ Bash on September 19; Now Accepting Competitors and Seeking Sponsorships
The Independent Living Center in Joplin (TILC) has announced the second annual Smokin’ For Support: A TILC BBQ Bash, a community fundraiser supporting services that promote independence for individuals with disabilities. The event will take […]
US Business
How Much Do You Know About McDonald’s, Chipotle and Other Chains?
Franchises are a ubiquitous part of the country’s retail landscape. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about them.
US Business
ABC Says FCC’s ‘The View’ Probe Is an Effort to Chill Speech
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has challenged whether that and other shows should be exempt from the agency’s equal-time rules..