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Boeing Defense Workers Set to Strike Monday

August 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boeing Defense Workers Set to Strike Monday
The union representing about 3,200 St. Louis-area workers has rejected the company’s latest contract offer.

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A Steep Mountain Drive, a Brake Failure and a Volvo Recall

August 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Steep Mountain Drive, a Brake Failure and a Volvo Recall
A longtime Volvo fan’s terrifying ordeal prompted warnings from regulators and heightened scrutiny of software patches for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

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ProSiebenSat.1 Shares Jump After MFE Raises Bid to $2.4 Billion Valuation

August 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ProSiebenSat.1 Shares Jump After MFE Raises Bid to $2.4 Billion Valuation
ProsiebenSat.1 Media shares climbed after the company’s biggest shareholder, MFE-MediaForEurope, sweetened its takeover bid with an offer that values the target at around $2.4 billion and exceeds a rival partial proposal from Czech investor PPF.

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KKR Pushes Further Into Healthcare With Deal for Pharma Royalty Business

August 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on KKR Pushes Further Into Healthcare With Deal for Pharma Royalty Business
The investment firm acquired a majority stake in HealthCare Royalty Partners.

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Buying a Swiss Watch in America Is About to Get a Lot More Expensive

August 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Buying a Swiss Watch in America Is About to Get a Lot More Expensive
High tariffs threaten demand in the U.S., which was a bright spot for the struggling industry.

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Berkshire’s Quarterly Earnings Drop on Insurance Results, Currency Moves

August 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Berkshire’s Quarterly Earnings Drop on Insurance Results, Currency Moves
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate continued to stockpile cash and refrain from buybacks during the market’s climb to records and was a net seller of stocks.

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AI Is Coming for the Consultants. Inside McKinsey, ‘This Is Existential.’

August 2, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AI Is Coming for the Consultants. Inside McKinsey, ‘This Is Existential.’
If AI can analyze information, crunch data and deliver a slick PowerPoint deck within seconds, how does the biggest name in consulting stay relevant?

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The Leaner, Meaner Chevron Is Ready to Fight

August 1, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Leaner, Meaner Chevron Is Ready to Fight
CEO Mike Wirth is overhauling the oil giant’s ‘nice’ corporate culture, getting tougher not just on his employees but also on rivals and the politicians standing in his way.

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Boston Beer Founder Jim Koch to Return as CEO

August 1, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boston Beer Founder Jim Koch to Return as CEO
Michael Spillane, who is currently helming the brewer, plans to step down this month due to personal reasons.

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Joplin Public Library Accepting Applications for 2025 Joplin Writers’ Faire

August 1, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin, MO – The Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library are accepting applications for the 2025 Joplin Writers’ Faire, which will be held on Saturday, October 11th from 10 am-1 pm at the Joplin […]

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