Erin Slifka – Page 25 – Joplin Business Outlook

Robinhood’s Billionaire Founder on Fast Cars and His Boldest Bet Yet

June 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Watch as the billionaire entrepreneur reveals the grueling series of “nos” he got while building Robinhood, what he bought to celebrate its IPO, and why his next big bet is on space.

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Coke Takes on IRS With $20 Billion at Stake

June 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

In a tax fight over foreign profits, the multinational giant and the U.S. head to court this week.

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They Looked Like They Were Getting Rich on Polymarket—but None of It Was Real

June 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The prediction market has flooded social media with deceptive videos by paid creators. ‘Is this just free money?’

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Back-to-School Shopping Starts…Now!

June 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

As shoppers spread out spending to manage their budgets, more retailers are promoting deals with summer sales, such as Amazon’s Prime Day.

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Immigration Crackdown Lifts Private-Prison Stocks

June 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

So far this year, prison operators Geo Group and CoreCivic are outperforming tech and energy giants alike.

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Pizza Hut Lost in the U.S. Now It’s Selling for $2.7 Billion.

June 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Watch how Pizza Hut lost its grasp on the U.S. pizza market to Domino’s, leading to its sale in two separate deals.

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Protein-in-Everything Craze Has a Problem: Not Enough Whey Protein

June 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Food companies are packing whey into more of their products to meet demand from protein-obsessed consumers—and depleting supplies.

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The Classic Movie That Was Nearly Destroyed by a Single Line of Code

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

A beloved film was accidentally deleted—and miraculously saved. The real story behind the ‘Toy Story’ franchise is even better than the movies.

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Hot Links Golf Tournament 2026 – Summer Edition!

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 27 teams compete in their bi-annual Hot Links Golf Tournament on June 19! Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and lawn games. Teams were […]

Jasper County CASA’s Debi Koelkebeck Honored with John R. Albright Award at 24th Annual Show-Me Service Awards

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Debi Koelkebeck, Executive Director of Jasper County CASA has been named a recipient of the John R. Albright Award at the 24th Annual Show-Me Service Awards, held at the Missouri State Capitol […]

Articles by Erin Slifka

Robinhood’s Billionaire Founder on Fast Cars and His Boldest Bet Yet

Coke Takes on IRS With $20 Billion at Stake

They Looked Like They Were Getting Rich on Polymarket—but None of It Was Real

Back-to-School Shopping Starts…Now!

Immigration Crackdown Lifts Private-Prison Stocks

Pizza Hut Lost in the U.S. Now It’s Selling for $2.7 Billion.

Protein-in-Everything Craze Has a Problem: Not Enough Whey Protein

The Classic Movie That Was Nearly Destroyed by a Single Line of Code

Hot Links Golf Tournament 2026 – Summer Edition!

Jasper County CASA’s Debi Koelkebeck Honored with John R. Albright Award at 24th Annual Show-Me Service Awards

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