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Brands Say They’re Pouring Tariff Refunds Into Marketing

October 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Brands Say They’re Pouring Tariff Refunds Into Marketing
Cash back from the government will help pay for advertising and branding, companies say, though the messages may partly be marketing of their own.

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Masked Thieves in Italy Make Off With $5.6 Million of High-End Wine

October 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Masked Thieves in Italy Make Off With $5.6 Million of High-End Wine
The bandits used a company’s own forklifts to steal some 30,000 bottles of wine, including prized reds.

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Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Practical AI Applications for Nonprofits on November 9

October 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Nonprofits are increasingly exploring AI, but many leaders may have questions about where to start and how to move forward responsibly. In this webinar, Forvis Mazars will examine current trends related to AI adoption, governance […]

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Chinese Auto Giant Geely Announces Canada Entry in 2027 as U.S. Seeks Ban

October 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chinese Auto Giant Geely Announces Canada Entry in 2027 as U.S. Seeks Ban
The automaker is expanding to Canada under a deal to bring tens of thousands of affordable EVs from China’s car companies to the country.

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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce to Host YP Summit on October 15, 2026, Powered by EaglePicher

October 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) is excited to host their Joplin YP Summit on Thursday, October 15 at the OCH, a Nexus Event Center, powered by EaglePicher and sponsored by […]

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Airtel Money Shares Open Higher on First Trading Day But $7 Billion Valuation Misses Mark

October 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Airtel Money Shares Open Higher on First Trading Day But $7 Billion Valuation Misses Mark
Shares in the African digital financial-services platform opened higher on its first trading day in London, but missed the targeted $8 billion to $9 billion valuation.

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American Oil Refiners Are Printing Money as Wars Shrink Global Energy Supplies

October 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on American Oil Refiners Are Printing Money as Wars Shrink Global Energy Supplies
The earnings of independent fuel makers Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 are set to crush the near-record results of the June quarter.

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For Walmart, Replacing Humans With Robots Is a Multibillion-Dollar Struggle

October 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on For Walmart, Replacing Humans With Robots Is a Multibillion-Dollar Struggle
Machines programmed to sort merchandise in warehouses hit kinks with cardboard boxes and turkeys. “We are kind of in this peak complexity.”

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SpaceX Makes Big Play to Become a Wireless Carrier

October 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SpaceX Makes Big Play to Become a Wireless Carrier
Elon Musk’s space company is buying spectrum licenses to help build a mobile network to compete with telecom giants.

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American Airlines Is the Worst for Bumping Passengers. Now It Says It Will Stop.

October 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on American Airlines Is the Worst for Bumping Passengers. Now It Says It Will Stop.
The carrier, which was responsible for 60% of fliers who were involuntarily removed from flights, said test programs worked to curb the practice.

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