US Business
Meta Reports Record Sales, Massive Spending Hike on AI Buildout
The company says its sales were about $60 billion in the fourth quarter for a year-over-year growth rate of 24%.
Year: 2026
US Business
Tesla to Invest $2 Billion in Elon Musk’s xAI, Cancel Two EV Models
The electric vehicle maker’s fourth-quarter sales and profit dropped, but the company still beat Wall Street’s expectations.
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host 2026 Art and Essay Contest; Entry Deadline is February 22
George Washington Carver National Monument is excited to announce their 2026 Art and Essay Contest for 3rd and 4th graders! This year, as the country commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, George […]
Community
Joplin Public Library to Host Annual Black History Fair on February 7
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Public Library is excited to host its annual Black History Fair on Saturday, February 7 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The fair will take place in the Library’s Community […]
Architects & Engineers
Local Leaders, Shared Vision: OWN, Inc. Announces Three New Board Members
(Joplin, MO) – OWN, Inc., a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm, announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Cody White, Vice President, Director of Operations; Jared Davis, Vice President, Division […]
Banking & Finance
Financial Integrators to Host Two Events on February 17: Tax Advantaged Real Estate Investment Solutions and Happy Hour/Golf Outing
Financial Integrators invites the community to join them for two upcoming events on Tuesday, February 17: Tax Advantaged Real Estate Investment Solutions Golf Outing with Inland Securities and Financial Integrators Learn more about each event […]
US Business
ADM to Pay $40 Million to Settle SEC Accounting Fraud Claims
The regulator also sued the former CFO, accusing him of directing the misleading transactions.
US Business
Boeing’s Stepped-Up Plane Deliveries Lift Sales
CEO Kelly Ortberg said customers and investors “are going to expect more from us this year.”
US Business
Canada’s Move to Import Cheap Chinese EVs Is ‘Slippery Slope,’ GM CEO Says
Thousands of electric vehicles from Chinese automakers can enter Canada this year at a new low tariff rate.
US Business
GM Shares Jump on Earnings Beat, $6 Billion Share Buyback
The automaker projected higher-than-expected cash flows and promised to return more cash to investors, despite an unsettled tariff environment and a retreat from EVs.