2026 – Page 6 – Joplin Business Outlook

Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi Exit Made Her a Megamillionaire. She’s Ready to Talk Money.

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Watch as the co-founder opens up about how she and her husband managed their wealth after the Poppi sale to PepsiCo, the post-exit blues, and her one-time $1 million family vacation to Europe.

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The Factory Town Known as China’s Furniture Capital Is Fighting to Survive

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The U.S. lost much of its furniture industry to China years ago. Now, American tariffs and overseas competition are punishing manufacturers.

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OnlyFans Stake Sale Values Adult-Content Powerhouse at $3.15 Billion

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Architect Capital agrees to buy minority stake in site popular with adult-content creators for $535 million.

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Intertek Rejects Sweetened $12.1 Billion Offer From EQT

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Intertek rejected the improved proposal from buyout group EQT, saying that it undervalues the company and it remains committed to a strategic review.

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Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Southeastern Asset Management is calling for a sale of Mattel, arguing it would be better off if owned by a private equity firm, competitor or large media company.

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A British Bookseller Rebuilds Barnes & Noble for a New Era

May 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Chief Executive James Daunt is unsentimental about books as he wrings out expenses ahead of a potential IPO.

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China’s Cars Aren’t in the U.S., but Its Auto Parts Are Everywhere

May 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Chinese companies have amassed ownership stakes in about 5% of 10,000 auto suppliers in America.

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The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Chirayu Rana set off a PR crisis inside America’s biggest bank. Now, his claims have gone viral, stoked by AI fakes.

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Companies Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Here’s What They Plan to Do With the Money.

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Invest in the business? Pay down debts? Refunds to customers? Businesses are weighing their options.

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Events

Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Project; Submission Deadline June 8

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(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 […]

Year: 2026

Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi Exit Made Her a Megamillionaire. She’s Ready to Talk Money.

The Factory Town Known as China’s Furniture Capital Is Fighting to Survive

OnlyFans Stake Sale Values Adult-Content Powerhouse at $3.15 Billion

Intertek Rejects Sweetened $12.1 Billion Offer From EQT

Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell

A British Bookseller Rebuilds Barnes & Noble for a New Era

China’s Cars Aren’t in the U.S., but Its Auto Parts Are Everywhere

The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street

Companies Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Here’s What They Plan to Do With the Money.

Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Project; Submission Deadline June 8

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