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How Much More Will Your Oreos Cost? Companies Test Price Increases

July 22, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Much More Will Your Oreos Cost? Companies Test Price Increases
Faced with higher costs for materials, transportation and workers, U.S. companies are charging more for products from groceries to industrial goods. A test will come later this year when consumers will have to choose whether or not to absorb additional price increases.

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Connect2Culture Announces New Show Date for Me Like Bees

July 22, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Mother Nature strikes again! Due to last Saturday’s out-of-nowhere downpour, Connect2Culture (C2C) was forced to end the night early. Thanks to Me Like Bees, C2C is planning to reschedule their performance for August 7 at […]

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Publicis Groupe Sees a Quicker Recovery as Organic Revenue Rises

July 22, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Publicis Groupe Sees a Quicker Recovery as Organic Revenue Rises
The ad holding company reported a 17.1% increase in organic revenue in the second quarter, joining competitors in reporting significant growth over the dire second quarter last year.

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States Reach $26 Billion Pact to Settle Opioid Lawsuits

July 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on States Reach $26 Billion Pact to Settle Opioid Lawsuits
States unveiled a historic settlement with drug companies to resolve thousands of suits, a milestone that could clear the way for the states to receive money early next year.

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Elon Musk Says He Personally Owns Bitcoin—and So Does SpaceX

July 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk Says He Personally Owns Bitcoin—and So Does SpaceX
The Tesla CEO generally supports the cryptocurrency despite harboring concerns about its environmental impacts.

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PG&E to Bury Power Lines in Fire-Prone Areas

July 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on PG&E to Bury Power Lines in Fire-Prone Areas
The California utility said the effort, which it earlier deemed too expensive, involves 10,000 miles of distribution lines and an estimated cost of $20 billion.

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Broken iPhone? Stalled Tractor? FTC Wants to Make It Easier to Fix Them

July 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Broken iPhone? Stalled Tractor? FTC Wants to Make It Easier to Fix Them
A vote by the Federal Trade Commission is a win for the “Right to Repair” movement, whose supporters say many manufacturers make it too hard for consumers to get the parts and information needed to fix devices.

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Gift to Create VR Simulation Lab in Missouri Southern State University’s Nursing Department

July 21, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – A substantial gift from an anonymous donor will help transform the Nursing Department at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) through innovative technology designed to enhance the student learning experience. The funds will […]

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Netflix Signals No Acquisition Plans as It Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers

July 20, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Netflix Signals No Acquisition Plans as It Adds 1.5 Million Subscribers
The streaming giant’s U.S. member base shrank in the second quarter even as it beat its global growth forecast.

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Environmental, Social, and Governance Help from BKD CPAs & Advisors

July 20, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

The drumbeat for increased and more standardized disclosures on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues has grown louder in recent months, but the path ahead is still murky. There is no one-size-fits-all ESG program because every […]

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