US Business
The Gold Boom Has Miners Scrambling to Find the Next Mother Lode
Record prices are breathing new life into South Africa’s ailing gold-mining industry.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Senate Antitrust Panel Chair Raises Concerns Over Netflix-Warner Deal
In a letter, Sen. Mike Lee questioned whether the deal could harm competition even if the transaction was never completed.
Events
Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Display Renovations During Grand Re-Opening on February 6
The Joplin History and Mineral Museum is excited to welcome the community to their Grand Re-Opening on Friday, February 6 at 11:00 am! The Museum closed in January 2026 for renovations and updates to exhibits, including […]
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host First Friday WineShare at Royale Cinema Lounge on February 6
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold the February 2026 WineShare on Friday, February 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Royale Cinema Lounge (715 E. Broadway Street). For February, expect the usual casual […]
US Business
What Starbucks’s New CEO Has Changed, and What He Says Is Next on His List
Brian Niccol plowed millions of dollars into improving customers’ Starbucks experience in his first year at the helm with a focus on barista training, and he isn’t done yet.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Acquires Thousand Oaks Building in Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has completed the purchase of the Thousand Oaks building located at 1905 W. 32nd Street in Joplin, Missouri, as part of our ongoing commitment to expanding access to high‑quality […]
US Business
The Secret Society of People Who Know the Formula for WD-40
Seeing the handwritten formula requires nondisclosure agreements, a special key and, typically, an executive title.
US Business
SLB Readies Rapid Expansion in Venezuela
SLB logged higher fourth-quarter revenue and said some of the challenges it faced last year are behind it, as it stands to benefit from increasing international activity.
US Business
CVC Buys U.S. Credit Manager Marathon For Up to Initial $1.2 Billion
CVC will pay $400 million in cash and up to $800 million in equity, and further payments could be due subject to Marathon’s financial performance between 2027 and 2029.
US Business
Disney’s Surprise Box-Office Champion is ‘Zootopia 2,’ Thanks to China
The animated sequel outgrossed “Avatar: Fire and Ash” to become Disney’s top film release of 2025.