US Business
Yellen Removes Obstacle to Global Corporate-Tax Deal
The U.S. dropped a Trump administration demand in global corporate-tax negotiations, removing one obstacle to an agreement on adapting the tax system to the digital economy.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
U.S. Treasury Yields Stabilize
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note settled at 1.459%, according to Tradeweb, down from 1.513% at Thursday’s close.
US Business
Boost to Household Income Primes Economy for Growth
U.S. household income jumped 10% in January as the government delivered stimulus payments to households and consumer spending rose 2.4%, priming the economy for a burst in growth this year.
US Business
J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Authorized for Use in U.S.
The first single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, a shot from Johnson & Johnson, was authorized for use, a big boost for a mass-vaccination campaign rushing to end the deadliest pandemic in more than a century.
US Business
SolarWinds Hack Pits Microsoft Against Dell, IBM on Storing Data
Microsoft argues the cloud offers more protection; rivals point to the need of firms to hold and access their information on-premise.
US Business
McDonald’s Considers Partial Sale of Digital Startup Dynamic Yield
The fast-food chain said it was exploring a sale of the portion of the Israeli-based technology firm that works with other retailers, a growing part of its business.
US Business
J&J Single-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Gains Backing From FDA Advisory Panel
The endorsement by medical experts marks the final step before an FDA decision on authorizing the shot, which could come Saturday.
US Business
GameStop’s New Mission: Level Up to Its Lofty Share Price
After years of sliding revenue, executive turnover and strategic missteps at GameStop Corp., another surge in its share price this week is pressuring the retailer to deliver for more than the meme-stock believers.
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Southern State University Presents Plans for LaunchPad
On February 22, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) unveiled plans for LaunchPad, a proposed, adaptive reuse of the former downtown Joplin library. This project will expand opportunities for […]
US Business
United Airlines to Pay $49 Million to Resolve Mail-Related Charges
The Justice Department had accused the carrier of submitting false data showing it delivered mail in a timely manner.