Erin Slifka – Page 1310 – Joplin Business Outlook

Chinese Leaders Split Over Releasing Blacklist of U.S. Companies

September 21, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Beijing has sped up development of a list that could be used to punish American technology firms, but some Chinese officials are mindful of moving too aggressively and say a decision should wait until after the U.S. election.

[…]

Joplin Public Library Hire New PR/Marketing Assistant

September 21, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Public Library has announced the appointment of Chelsey Gatewood as their new Public Relations & Marketing Assistant. Gatewood’s education, work experience, and professional skill set make her a noteworthy addition […]

Microsoft Buys Doom Owner in $7.5 Billion Videogaming Deal

September 21, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Microsoft said it would buy the parent company of videogame publisher Bethesda Softworks for $7.5 billion in cash.

[…]

Quibi Explores Strategic Options Including Possible Sale

September 21, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The streaming-video service, founded by Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, has struggled to sign up subscribers in a competitive online-video marketplace.

[…]

Nikola Executive Chairman Steps Down as Electric-Truck Startup Faces Probe

September 21, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Executive Chairman Trevor Milton is stepping down from the electric-truck startup with immediate effect in the wake of allegations from a short seller that he and the company had made false statements to investors.

[…]

Auto Supplier Garrett Motion Files for Chapter 11

September 20, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Garrett Motion proposed a $2.1 billion sale of the business to private-equity firm KPS Capital Partners.

[…]

TikTok Deal Faces Questions Over Security, Ownership

September 20, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

An emerging deal to make China’s popular TikTok app a U.S.-based company stands to reshape the social-media landscape, even as questions persisted Sunday over security concerns and ownership of the new company.

[…]

Meat Was Once in Short Supply. Now, It’s on Sale.

September 20, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Prices for meat are falling at grocery stores as last spring’s shortages fade and livestock clog farms, benefiting consumers but hurting meatpackers and farmers already hit by Covid-19 disruptions.

[…]

CEOs Start to Place Big Bets as Pandemic Grinds On

September 20, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

As the coronavirus’s spread continues in the U.S. and abroad, businesses have concluded they’ll coexist with it for some time. So they are reviving stalled operational plans, changing leaders and reissuing financial targets.

[…]

McDonald’s Former CEO Says He Should Keep His Multimillion-Dollar Severance

September 20, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Steve Easterbrook said in a court filing that he complied with all the terms of his separation agreement with McDonald’s and it shouldn’t be allowed to claw back his multimillion-dollar severance package.

[…]

Articles by Erin Slifka

Chinese Leaders Split Over Releasing Blacklist of U.S. Companies

Joplin Public Library Hire New PR/Marketing Assistant

Microsoft Buys Doom Owner in $7.5 Billion Videogaming Deal

Quibi Explores Strategic Options Including Possible Sale

Nikola Executive Chairman Steps Down as Electric-Truck Startup Faces Probe

Auto Supplier Garrett Motion Files for Chapter 11

TikTok Deal Faces Questions Over Security, Ownership

Meat Was Once in Short Supply. Now, It’s on Sale.

CEOs Start to Place Big Bets as Pandemic Grinds On

McDonald’s Former CEO Says He Should Keep His Multimillion-Dollar Severance

About Us