US Business
SoftBank to Make $900 Million Investment in Pacific Biosciences
The investment in the gene-sequencing company, in the form of convertible debt, is designed to help accelerate the commercialization of the company’s technology.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Twitter Adds Users Through Trump Ban
The social-media platform reported continued user growth during a period when it booted the former president from its platform, a move that Twitter’s finance chief said advertisers welcomed.
US Business
Lyft Curbs Losses With Aggressive Cost Cuts
The ride-hailing company reported a narrower annual loss despite a 35% drop in revenue as the pandemic hammered demand.
US Business
Most Salesforce Employees to Work Remotely at Least Part Time
The business-software maker, which employs 54,000 people globally, plans to shrink its real-estate footprint as it looks to embrace more remote work after the pandemic.
Events
Freeman “Goes Red” to Call Attention to Women’s Heart Disease
(Joplin, MO) – Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in five deaths each year. But only 55% of women realize heart disease puts their life at risk. Freeman Health System […]
Education
Volunteers Needed for MSSU’s Annual Dress to Impress Event
Missouri Southern State University and Joplin’s Young Professionals Network is seeking volunteers for its annual Dress to Impress event. Help over 400 MSSU students build their professional wardrobe by assisting with the community volunteer days […]
US Business
Boeing Board Failed to Challenge CEO on 737 MAX Safety, Lawsuit Says
Then-CEO Dennis Muilenburg focused on negative press following crashes, according to newly revealed communications.
US Business
Reddit’s Valuation Doubles to $6 Billion After Funding Round
The social-media company has added users through the Covid-19 pandemic and more recently has gained attention for its role in the recent Wall Street trading frenzy.
US Business
Tesla Buys $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin
Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle company said it might start accepting the cryptocurrency as payment for its products, sending bitcoin’s price soaring.
US Business
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine Defended by World Health Officials
World Health Organization officials expressed confidence that AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine can prevent severe cases of the disease, as well as hospitalizations and deaths.