US Business
The AI Computing Crunch Is Making Rivals Into Partners
Plus, what Republicans are saying about their midterm prospects, and a controversial land swap in Yosemite.
Month: October 2026
US Business
Shawn Fain Claims Victory in UAW Election Rout
The union’s fiery leader won a decisive victory and placed allies in key positions.
Chamber Updates
Hot Links Golf Tournament 2026 – Fall Edition!
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 27 teams compete in their bi-annual Hot Links Golf Tournament on October 9! Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and lawn games. Teams were […]
US Business
Brands Say They’re Pouring Tariff Refunds Into Marketing
Cash back from the government will help pay for advertising and branding, companies say, though the messages may partly be marketing of their own.
US Business
Masked Thieves in Italy Make Off With $5.6 Million of High-End Wine
The bandits used a company’s own forklifts to steal some 30,000 bottles of wine, including prized reds.
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Practical AI Applications for Nonprofits on November 9
Nonprofits are increasingly exploring AI, but many leaders may have questions about where to start and how to move forward responsibly. In this webinar, Forvis Mazars will examine current trends related to AI adoption, governance […]
US Business
Chinese Auto Giant Geely Announces Canada Entry in 2027 as U.S. Seeks Ban
The automaker is expanding to Canada under a deal to bring tens of thousands of affordable EVs from China’s car companies to the country.
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce to Host YP Summit on October 15, 2026, Powered by EaglePicher
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) is excited to host their Joplin YP Summit on Thursday, October 15 at the OCH, a Nexus Event Center, powered by EaglePicher and sponsored by […]
US Business
Airtel Money Shares Open Higher on First Trading Day But $7 Billion Valuation Misses Mark
Shares in the African digital financial-services platform opened higher on its first trading day in London, but missed the targeted $8 billion to $9 billion valuation.
US Business
American Oil Refiners Are Printing Money as Wars Shrink Global Energy Supplies
The earnings of independent fuel makers Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 are set to crush the near-record results of the June quarter.