US Business
Tesla Extended Profit Streak With Record Quarterly Sales
The electric-car maker revived a pre-pandemic target to build at least 500,000 vehicles this year.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Google, Justice Department Each Face Challenges in Court Fight
The U.S. government needs to show how Google’s alleged conduct is harmful even as it gives away its services, experts say. Google likely will need to explain why it has paid billions to ensure its search engine is the default on mobile phones.
Events
Public Meeting Set for October 27 to Discuss Concepts for Memorial Hall’s Future
(Joplin, MO) – In planning for the future of Memorial Hall, Joplin Parks and Recreation is hosting a Public Meeting on Tuesday, October 27 to discuss the various options that are being considered for the […]
US Business
Purdue Pharma Reaches $8.34 Billion Settlement Over Opioid Probes
The settlement, which includes guilty pleas, helps clear the way for the bankrupt OxyContin maker to pay cities and states that accuse it of fueling the opioid crisis.
Health Care
New Joplin Trolley Stop at Ozark Center Hope Spring
(Joplin, MO) – Public transportation is important to a lot of residents in our community, but it is vital to people with mental illnesses. A new Sunshine Lamp Trolley Stop at Ozark Center’s Hope Spring […]
COVID-19
Update on Missouri Economy Indicators
As past Missouri Economy Indicators briefs have shown, most small businesses have reopened since COVID-related disruptions emerged this spring, and revenue has begun to recover. However, firms still face challenges, including earning less in sales […]
US Business
The Businesses Where Google Is Biggest (and Where It Isn’t)
Google, facing a U.S. antitrust lawsuit, is a major player in many businesses and minor in others. Here’s a look at its footprint in several areas.
COVID-19
Preparing for a Possible Twindemic
Written by Galen Perkins is CEO of Express Rx, a pharmaceutical retailer with 20 store locations in eight states across the Southeast, including three in Carthage, Joplin and Webb City, Missouri. Running a successful business […]
COVID-19
Ozark Center and Show-Me Hope Providing Mental Health Support During COVID-19
(Joplin, MO) – Feeling the stress of 2020? The Ozark Center, in cooperation with Show-Me Hope, provides support for anyone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their focuses include: Providing emotional and stress reduction support Promoting the […]
US Business
Snapchat Nears 250 Million Daily Users as Advertisers Lift Spending
Snap Chief Executive Evan Spiegel said he was pleased with the company’s growth and will continue long-term investments on things including augmented reality for its app.