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Rush to Build EV Charging Stations Comes Without Promise of Profit

July 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rush to Build EV Charging Stations Comes Without Promise of Profit
Utilities and startups are joining forces to bridge gaps between cities with networks like those pioneered by Tesla, but earnings remain uncertain.

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Race for Covid-19 Pill Heats Up

July 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Race for Covid-19 Pill Heats Up
Japan’s Shionogi has started human trials for a once-a-day drug designed to neutralize the coronavirus in less than a week as Pfizer and Merck carry out later-stage tests.

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Global Recovery Accelerates, but Delta Clouds Outlook

July 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Global Recovery Accelerates, but Delta Clouds Outlook
Parts of the global economy are expected to surge over the coming months and start to catch up with the U.S. and China, though the Delta variant of Covid-19 looms as a potential headwind.

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Al Lord Profited When Tuition Rose. He Is Paying For It.

July 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Al Lord Profited When Tuition Rose. He Is Paying For It.
As chief executive of student-lending giant Sallie Mae, Al Lord helped drive up the costs of college. Now that he is footing tuition checks for his grandchildren, he said he has new sympathy for ordinary families.

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Ratings for Olympics Opening Ceremony Fall 36%

July 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ratings for Olympics Opening Ceremony Fall 36%
Tokyo’s kickoff came a year late and without fans because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Apple, Amazon, Tesla Set to Post Results

July 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple, Amazon, Tesla Set to Post Results
More than a third of the S&P 500—including McDonald’s, Ford and Exxon—are expected to provide quarterly updates in the coming week.

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Chicago Casino Would Be Costly, Gambling Operators Say

July 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chicago Casino Would Be Costly, Gambling Operators Say
Chicago is hoping a megacasino will aid its underfunded pensions but such projects face high costs and potential for political and zoning issues.

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The Boss Wants You Back in the Office. Like, Now.

July 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Boss Wants You Back in the Office. Like, Now.
Companies are starting to summon workers back, though many employees have said they prefer more flexible office schedules. “We can’t be a great company working remotely.”

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Joplin to Mark 150th Anniversary of City’s Platting

July 23, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Celebrations Commission will mark the 150th anniversary of the platting of the City of Joplin on Wednesday, July 28 at 9:00 am.. The public is invited to the event, which […]

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Kimberly-Clark Plans Higher Prices Through Next Year

July 23, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kimberly-Clark Plans Higher Prices Through Next Year
The consumer-goods maker lowered its sales and profit outlook, as rising materials costs and weaker demand for paper products weighed on its second-quarter results.

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