Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
United has been urging the government to limit the number of flights to what an airport can realistically manage based on staffing, CEO Scott Kirby said.
US Business
The CEO Who Says an Asteroid Is Coming to Destroy America’s Businesses
He’s a supply-chain logistics geek with a huge following—and a dire warning about tariffs.
US Business
Even Marvel Knows Its Movies and Shows Need to Be Better
The superhero studio is cutting back TV production and fixing its film slate.
Construction
Branco Enterprises Earns Three Safety Awards From AGC Missouri
NEOSHO, MO — Branco Enterprises is proud to announce that it has received three Zero Lost Workday Awards from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri, recognizing the company’s unwavering commitment to safety. The awards […]
Community
Frank Fletcher Subaru Donates Bike Repair and Pump Station to North Middle School
Joplin, MO — April 30, 2025 — Frank Fletcher Subaru, in partnership with Bike Walk Joplin, is proud to announce the donation of a new bike repair and pump station to North Middle School. This […]
Community
BLEED RED WITH THE SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS THIS MAY OR JUNE AND SCORE TWO GAME TICKETS AND A BASEBALL TEE
Joplin, Missouri – May 1, 2025 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, is teaming up with the Springfield […]
US Business
NatWest Narrows Guidance After Profit Beat
The lender said it now forecasts total income excluding notable items for 2025 to be closer to 15.7 billion pounds than to 15.2 billion pounds.
US Business
Shell Launches $3.5 Billion Share Buyback After Earnings Beat Expectations
The results were the company’s first since its March capital markets day, when it said it would grow top-line production and increase shareholder returns over the next five years.
US Business
BASF Confirms Outlook But Warns of Tariff Uncertainty
The chemical giant stuck to its outlook after first-quarter results, but said it was difficult to assess the impact of tariffs at this point.
US Business
ING Posts Quarterly Profit Beat, Launches $2.26 Billion Buyback
The bank posted a smaller-than-feared decline in net profit for the first quarter, backed its guidance for 2025 and said it is well on track to meet its 2027 targets.
