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Simmons Banks Accepting Applications for Round Two of PPP

February 12, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

The paycheck protection program is back with round two to help America’s small businesses that have been affected by the pandemic, and Simmons Bank is now accepting applications. This latest round offers more flexibility and […]

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Wisper ISP, LLC Adding Satellite Internet to Service Offerings in Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma

February 12, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Mascoutah, IL) – Wisper ISP, Inc. is a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP). Wisper Internet has been offering satellite as an alternative to their fixed wireless technology for residents in Illinois since 2015. The Wisper […]

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GameStop Mania Highlights Shift to Dark Trading

February 12, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GameStop Mania Highlights Shift to Dark Trading
On some days, more than half of the shares changing hands in the U.S. are traded outside public stock exchanges.

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Bumble Stock Surges in Trading Debut

February 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bumble Stock Surges in Trading Debut
The dating app maker’s stock opened at $76 a share, well above its IPO price of $43 to bring its valuation to about $8.6 billion.

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Disney+ Adds 21.2 Million New Subscribers

February 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney+ Adds 21.2 Million New Subscribers
Disney reported a first-quarter profit, following two quarterly losses in a row, though the pandemic continued to zap results in the company’s movie-distribution and theme-park segments.

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CVS and Walmart Decide Who Gets Leftover Covid-19 Vaccine Doses

February 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CVS and Walmart Decide Who Gets Leftover Covid-19 Vaccine Doses
The companies say they are determined that no doses will go to waste, and are compiling wait lists and putting their own workers on standby in case extra shots become available.

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City Offices Closed, Council Meeting Shifts Due to Presidents’ Day Holiday

February 11, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – In recognition of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 15, the City of Joplin’s offices will be closed that day, and the Joplin City Council’s regularly scheduled, third Monday meeting for February will […]

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Biden Administration Working to Address Chip Shortage

February 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Biden Administration Working to Address Chip Shortage
The effort, which seeks to address a global chip shortage that is hurting U.S. auto makers and other industries, will look to free up supply-chain choke points and work with producers and trade partners.

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Another Remote-Work Year Looms as Office-Reopening Plans Are Delayed

February 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Another Remote-Work Year Looms as Office-Reopening Plans Are Delayed
Workplace-return dates are getting pushed to September or beyond, and that is keeping companies and their employees in a “moment of limbo.”

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Ozark Center Earns Accreditation from CARF International

February 11, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System has been given another three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The accreditation comes after a rigorous review of Ozark […]

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