Erin Slifka – Page 1149 – Joplin Business Outlook

Emerson Plans to Merge Industrial-Software Businesses With AspenTech

October 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Emerson Electric plans to merge two of its software businesses with Aspen Technology in a roughly $11 billion deal aimed at capturing growing demand for industrial technology.

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Hasbro CEO Takes Medical Leave

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Brian Goldner will take a leave of absence from his job running the toymaker to receive medical care.

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Southwest Airlines Cancels Over 1,800 Flights

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The weekend snarl is the latest difficulty for the carrier after it struggled over the summer.

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Investors Watch for Rising Costs in Earnings This Week

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What companies reveal about the impact of any supply-chain problems, labor shortages and the continuing pandemic could determine the tone of trading.

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U.S. Job Growth Falls to Slowest Pace of Year

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The U.S. economy added 194,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate fell to 4.8%. The Delta variant and a tight labor market held back hiring.

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Many Women Remain on Labor-Market Sideline

October 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Many have yet to return to the labor market, acting as a check against stronger job growth, and some who did return haven’t been able to remain in the job as the Delta variant of Covid-19 disrupted their plans.

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These Cities (and Small Towns) Want Remote Workers

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From Topeka to Bemidji, Minn., localities try to boost populations with offers of cash, free coffee and grandparent stand-ins. “They’re giving me $10,000.”

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Twitch Streamer Earnings Increase for Top Gamers

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The top 1% of paid streamers so far this year got over half of all revenue, according to data made public in a high-profile leak.

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Justice Department Makes Quiet Push on Antitrust Enforcement

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The spotlight on Biden administration enforcement has focused on the FTC, but DOJ has been more active so far, despite lengthy period of transition.

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Hot Links 2021 – October Edition!

October 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had over 80 golfers compete in their annual golf tournament on October 8. Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and match game. […]

Articles by Erin Slifka

Emerson Plans to Merge Industrial-Software Businesses With AspenTech

Hasbro CEO Takes Medical Leave

Southwest Airlines Cancels Over 1,800 Flights

Investors Watch for Rising Costs in Earnings This Week

U.S. Job Growth Falls to Slowest Pace of Year

Many Women Remain on Labor-Market Sideline

These Cities (and Small Towns) Want Remote Workers

Twitch Streamer Earnings Increase for Top Gamers

Justice Department Makes Quiet Push on Antitrust Enforcement

Hot Links 2021 – October Edition!

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