2026 – Page 117 – Joplin Business Outlook

Intel Shares Jump 20% as AI Agents Drive Big Growth

April 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Demand from data centers for its CPUs pushed quarterly revenue to $13.6 billion. Shares climbed nearly 20% after hours.

Weed Is No Longer So Bad, U.S. Says

April 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Plus, the Iran war impacts U.S. plans to defend Taiwan, some officials say, and burned-out American doctors move to New Zealand

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Nike to Cut 1,400 Workers in Latest Round of Layoffs

April 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Most of the affected employees work in the company’s technology department.

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Joplin Recycling Center Offering Free Tire Drop Off Event June 6

April 23, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will be offering a free Tire Drop-Off Event on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the former Lone Elm Plant, 2214 N. Lone Elm […]

Missouri Southern State University Choral Society Spring Concert May 3

April 23, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, Mo) – The Missouri Southern State University Choral Society’s annual Spring Concert will take place Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:00 pm, in the First Community Church, 2007 East 15th Street in Joplin, Missouri. […]

Shares of Apple Supplier STMicroelectronics Jump After Strong Quarter

April 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

It posted strong first-quarter sales and said revenue growth from artificial intelligence should accelerate in coming months.

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Nokia Reports Rising Sales From AI and Data-Center Customers

April 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Nokia sees overall sales in the network infrastructure business growing 12%-14% this year, having previously expected 6%-8%.

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Heineken Upbeat on Profit Plans Despite Continued Pressure on Beer Sales

April 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Heineken said it is confident it will grow its bottom line, booking higher revenue at the start of the year despite a continued slide in beer-sales volumes.

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