August 2026 – Page 22 – Joplin Business Outlook

News Corp Revenue Rises, With Growth Across All Segments

August 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Digital-only subscriptions to The Wall Street Journal averaged nearly 4.5 million in the quarter, compared with 4.33 million in the prior quarter.

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Club Car Wash Hosting $5 Charity Wash Event Until August 9 Benefiting Bright Futures Joplin

August 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join Club Car Wash at select locations in the Joplin area until Sunday, August 9 for a Charity Wash Event! A clean car feels good, but giving back feels even better. For this limited time, get […]

Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30

August 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin are proud to partner together to bring the Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival to Joplin on August 28, 29, and 30, 2026! This three-day festival will be […]

Theme Parks and ‘Toy Story 5’ Boost Disney Results

August 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Third-quarter revenue increased 7% to $25.2 billion, driven by growth from the company’s experiences unit.

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Crowder College 14th Annual Roughrider Rodeo August 14 & 15

August 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – The 14th Annual Crowder College Roughrider Rodeo will be held August 14 and 15, 608 Field Avenue, Neosho. Gates open at 6pm with the rodeo starting at 7:30 pm. Title sponsor for this year’s […]

FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident in Washington

August 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The president’s helicopter took off from the White House despite commercial traffic flying at Reagan National Airport.

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The Live Shopping App Where Some People Bid Until They’re Broke

August 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Whatnot’s fast-moving auctions and feverish ‘breaks’ hook users hoping to buy prized sports cards—plus fashion, tools, food and nearly anything else.

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Mamdani Is Shunning New York Business Leaders Who Are Used to Calling the Shots

August 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The mayor fired corporate leaders from a city fund’s advisory board in the latest sign that he is changing the way such power brokers access City Hall.

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