US Business
U.S. to Award Quantum-Computing Firms $2 Billion and Take Equity Stakes
IBM, set to receive $1 billion of the package, saw large stock gains along with other companies involved.
Year: 2026
US Business
Japanese Retail Pioneer Who Transformed 7-Eleven Dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki realized early on that convenience stores should cater to local tastes.
US Business
SpaceX’s IPO Is a Bet Gravity Doesn’t Apply to Elon Musk
To launch the biggest offering ever, the space baron is drawing on his real power: everyday investors.
US Business
Ferrari Launches $640,000, Jony Ive-Designed, Glass-Clad Electric Speedster
Named after the Italian word for light, the Luce will test the appetite of the superrich as EVs have fallen out of favor in the U.S.
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 […]
Banking & Finance
Guaranty Bank Presents Pops in the Park Concert Benefiting Springfield Art Museum on June 20
Guaranty Bank is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Pops in the Park event, benefiting the Springfield Art Museum! This year’s concert celebrates the unforgettable pop hits of the 1980s with a dynamic performance by […]
US Business
AI Expands From Multibillion-Dollar Enterprises to Main Street
Artificial-intelligence agents scrape a bakery’s spreadsheets to help manage its growth.
Education
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host A Beginner’s Guide to SEO Workshop on June 17
Is your business showing up where it matters most — online? Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) for a beginner-friendly workshop on Thursday, June 16. This in-person […]
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City of Joplin Welcoming Applications for Numerous Boards and Commissions
The City of Joplin is currently accepting applications for several boards and commissions with open seats. Serving on a City board or commission is a highly valuable way to help shape local policies and contribute […]
US Business
Oil Slides as Ships Move Toward Hormuz
Seafarers remain cautious and production facilities and inventories will take time to be restored.