US Business
Nippon’s U.S. Steel Acquisition Plan Referred to Biden for Review
The Japanese company urged Biden to reflect on the steps it has taken to address national-security concerns.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces 2024 Holiday Decorating Competition Award Winners
(Joplin, MO) – Holiday events have been in full swing in downtown Joplin, including the Holiday Decorating Competition. This annual competition is organized by Downtown Joplin Alliance, and is designed to adorn the downtown area […]
Government
City of Joplin Sets Public Meetings on January 9 to Discuss Public Transportation Program
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will relaunch its transit services utilizing the Sunshine Lamp Trolley program in early February 2025. As preparations begin, the City of Joplin will host two Public Meetings on Thursday, […]
US Business
Woodside, Chevron Agree to Asset Swap
Chevron and Woodside Energy agreed to an asset swap that they said will sharpen their focus on the massive LNG operations they each operate in Western Australia.
US Business
Sony to Raise Stake in Kadokawa, Becoming a Top Shareholder
Sony Group plans to acquire an additional stake in Japanese publishing house Kadokawa for more than $300 million to become one of its largest shareholders.
US Business
Ant Group Warns Against ‘False’ IPO Rumors
The Chinese fintech company, co-founded by billionaire Jack Ma, said it has no plans to go public, striking back at social-media posts contending the company was exploring a potential backdoor listing.
US Business
Atos Completes Financial Restructuring
The beleaguered group said it reduced its gross debt by 2.1 billion euros, and it now has a more sustainable capital structure and much-needed liquidity.
US Business
Sibanye-Stillwater, Franco-Nevada Sign Gold and Platinum Supply Deal
Sibanye-Stillwater said it entered into a $500 million agreement with mining royalty company Franco-Nevada for the long-term supply of gold and platinum from three of its mines in South Africa.
US Business
The Last-Ditch Efforts to Win Over Critics of the Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal
The Japanese company continues to campaign for support from mayors, governors and especially members of the steelworkers union.
US Business
Apple Faults Meta For Software-Access Requests as EU Crackdown Looms
Apple called out Meta for seeking access to software tools that it said could compromise user privacy, a criticism that comes as the EU tries to force the iPhone maker to give developers greater access to its technology.