US Business
‘Unprecedented’ Inflation Squeezes Slim Jim Maker Conagra
The food manufacturer said it is raising prices further in an effort to stay ahead of increasing costs. Its profit fell 22% in the most recent quarter.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Nonprofit
Rapha International: One Day
For each child at Rapha International, it costs an average of $40 a day to provide intensive, holistic, and professional care necessary to recover from trafficking, exploitation, and abuse. For a child who has experienced […]
US Business
Manufacturers Grind to a Halt in China as Lockdowns Expand
Manufacturers including suppliers to Apple and Tesla are struggling to keep some of their China operations going as extended and widening Covid-19 lockdowns choke off supplies and clog up truck routes and ports.
US Business
Shell Warns of Up to $5 Billion Hit From Russia Exit
The first-quarter accounting charges follow the oil major’s decision to sever ties with Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
US Business
Snoring Colleagues, Brushing Teeth With the Boss: Inside Shanghai’s Big Office Sleepover
As China seeks to stamp out outbreaks quickly with flash lockdowns and sweeping restrictions on movements, some companies in Shanghai have asked workers to stay in their offices for days or weeks at a time.
US Business
SEC Is Investigating How Amazon Disclosed Business Practices
The tech giant’s use of third-party sellers’ data is a focus of securities regulators’ probe, according to a person familiar with the matter.
US Business
Oil Executives Reject Price-Gouging Accusations
Market forces and short supplies are driving higher gasoline prices, industry leaders tell House panel. Republicans point to Biden’s policies.
Retail
Higdon Florist Selling Sunflowers for Fundraiser to Support Samaritan’s Purse in Ukraine
Higdon Florist is selling sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, for $5.00 per stem as an add-on to arrangement purchases. Proceeds will benefit Samaritan’s Purse work in Ukraine. Thank you for partnering with us. Reference: […]
Banking & Finance
Arvest Bank to Host Free Shred-A-Thon in Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank invites our community to help shred local hunger. Join Arvest for a free, contactless Shred-A-Thon to support the Arvest Million Meals campaign Saturday, April 9. This event is open to […]
US Business
Google Bans Apps With Hidden Data-Harvesting Software
Code placed in consumer-facing apps is tied to U.S. national-security contractors, documents show.