US Business
7-Eleven, the Slurpee and a $47 Billion Takeover Battle
The convenience chain is at the center of a bidding war between would-be buyers on two continents. Here’s why they’re hungry for it.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
He Bought a Sub Shop as a Teen. Now He’s Selling Jersey Mike’s for $8 Billion.
Peter Cancro started slinging subs at his local shop at 14. Now he’s selling the national chain he built to Blackstone.
US Business
SiriusXM Radio to Change Cancellation Practice in New York After State Court Ruling
SiriusXM Radio will have to change its cancellation practices in New York state after a court said it created a burdensome procedure for consumers and subscribers, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
US Business
Bosch to Cut Thousands of Jobs as Auto Woes Intensify
Bosch said it expected to cut 3,500 jobs in its cross-domain computing solutions division by 2027. Subdued car sales and intense competition have hit earnings at carmakers.
US Business
How Businesses Can Get the Most Out of Generative AI Right Now
Erik Brynjolfsson and James Milin of Workhelix say companies can reap rewards by homing in on tasks within the organization that AI can do faster.
US Business
Temu Owner PDD Misses Forecasts as Revenue Growth Slows
The Chinese e-commerce company missed sales and profit expectations, highlighting the growing challenges at home and abroad.
US Business
Gap Raises Full-Year Outlook With Strong Start to Holiday Season
The apparel retailer said it now expects full-year sales to grow between 1.5% and 2%. Gap had most recently guided for sales to be up slightly.
US Business
Intuit Maintains Full Year Guidance; CEO Says Trump Administration Won’t Build Tax-Filing App
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration doesn’t “want to add to the bureaucracy and they don’t want to add investments to create something…that already exists,” said Chief Executive Sasan Goodarzi.
Events
Neighborhood Leaf Pick-Up Begins Monday, December 2
Got leaves? The City of Joplin’s Annual Leaf Pick-Up, begins December 2, the first Monday after Thanksgiving, weather permitting. If you rake the leaves and pile them up next to the curb, City crews will […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture to Round Out 2024 with Three Performances
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) will finish 2024 with three exciting performances at their home theater, the Beshore Performance Hall, inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO […]