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Citgo Is a Crown Jewel of Venezuela’s Oil Industry. Elliott Is Set to Reap the Benefits.

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Citgo Is a Crown Jewel of Venezuela’s Oil Industry. Elliott Is Set to Reap the Benefits.
The hedge fund could soon close its proposed takeover of the refiner—and profit from any bump in oil production from the Latin American country.

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Hilton Lands in DHS Crosshairs After ICE Agents’ Hotel Reservations Are Canceled

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hilton Lands in DHS Crosshairs After ICE Agents’ Hotel Reservations Are Canceled
The alleged campaign against law enforcement descending on Minneapolis has reignited the debate over when a business can refuse service.

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Lafayette House Receives $20,000 Gift from Frank M Evans III IRA Trust

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

JOPLIN, MO — Lafayette House is honored to announce receipt of a $20,000 gift from the Frank M Evans III IRA Trust. This generous contribution, made in memory of Frank M. Evans and Marjorie M […]

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Dell’s Underperforming PC Business Seeks a Comeback

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Dell’s Underperforming PC Business Seeks a Comeback
Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clarke says Dell got off course by focusing too much on premium tiers and ignoring other segments of the market.

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No-Cost Training Opportunities for Missouri Entrepreneurs

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Entrepreneurship grows stronger when knowledge is accessible. That’s why the Show-Me Network—a statewide collaboration led by Missouri State University’s efactory and codefi, and powered by community partners and business support organizations — has partnered with […]

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MSSU Choral Society spring session begins – singers welcome!

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The spring session of the well-known area-wide mixed community chorus, the MSSU Choral Society, begins Monday, January 12, 7 pm to 9 pm. in room 208 of the Music Building at MSSU. Enter through Door […]

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Give More to Win More: Community Blood Center of the Ozarks’ 56-Day Challenge Returns – Register by February 28 to Participate

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Start the new year by making a lifesaving commitment. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) invites you to take the 56-Day Challenge in 2026. Give blood, save lives, repeat and you could […]

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Hyatt Hotels Cuts Full-Year Guidance Due to Hurricane Damage in Jamaica

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hyatt Hotels Cuts Full-Year Guidance Due to Hurricane Damage in Jamaica
Hyatt now expects adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to be toward the low end of its prior range of $1.09 billion to $1.11 billion.

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Winnebago Swings to Profit on Higher Sales of Motorhome, Towable RVs

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Winnebago Swings to Profit on Higher Sales of Motorhome, Towable RVs
Winnebago Industries swung to a profit in its fiscal first quarter, driven by higher sales of its motorhome and towable RVs.

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America Is Falling Out of Love With Pizza

January 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on America Is Falling Out of Love With Pizza
Restaurant chains are exploring strategy changes as sales slow for the food-delivery mainstay.

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