US Business
The Oddball Golf Putter Company That Private Equity Just Bought for $200 Million
L Catterton, the private-equity firm backed by luxury-goods giant LVMH, has bought a majority stake in L.A.B. Golf.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Verizon Hikes In-Office Requirement, Leases Larger NYC Office
Most of the company’s management employees will be required to report to the office three days a week.
US Business
Trump Administration Weighs Patent System Overhaul to Raise Revenue
Commerce Department officials are discussing a new fee based on patent value, which could fuel backlash from businesses.
US Business
Fintech Billionaire Beats Co-Founder in Fight to Keep Voting Superpowers
Shareholders in Wise, a rare U.K. tech success, voted in favor of moving its main stock listing to New York and extending dual-class shares by a decade.
US Business
Ryan Reynolds, Gwyneth Paltrow Help Astronomer Move On From Coldplay Kiss Cam
The Hollywood stars assisted the tech firm stung by a concert public-relations crisis.
Small Business/Startups
Steve’s Frame & Body Invests in New Technology to Meet Evolving Industry Demands
Todd Chenault and the team at Steve’s Frame & Body, a collision repair center in Joplin, have made major investments in advanced equipment to better serve their customers and keep pace with the evolving automotive […]
Events
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Hyperautomation on August 14
Organizations across industries are facing mounting pressure to do more with less, whether it’s addressing staffing shortages, managing rising workloads, or improving operational accuracy. Join Forvis Mazars for a virtual session at 10:00 am on […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for August 2025 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for August 2025. Other listings could be […]
US Business
MFE-MediaForEurope Makes Sweetened $2.4 Billion ProSiebenSat.1 Takeover Offer
The media broadcasting group said it would offer ProSiebenSat.1 shareholders 4.48 euros a share in cash and 1.3 newly-issued MFE A shares for each ProSiebenSat.1 share.
US Business
Forget Cartier: Made-in-China Luxury Captivates Chinese Consumers
Homegrown names such as Laopu, Mao Geping and Songmont are winning over customers who are losing their taste for high-end Western brands.