US Business
BAE Systems Sticks to Guidance as Defense Spending Rises
The group doesn’t expect to be affected by U.S. tariffs on U.K. imports, since the vast majority of the equipment it sells to the U.S. is produced there.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
BMW Sticks to Guidance and Expects Tariff Relief From July
The carmaker reiterated its forecasts for the year, but said actual performance might deviate from these projections if tariffs remain in place for longer than expected.
Education
Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases the June Program List
(Joplin, MO) – This June, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group along with other partners, will be hosting a Preschool Connections program, Show Me Water Safety events with many community partners, Crawdads on the Creek, Camp […]
Chamber Updates
Ambassador Spotlight: Rick Keller, Wells Fargo Advisors
Meet Rick Keller, a dedicated member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years. Rick has been actively involved as an Ambassador for more than a decade and continues to serve on […]
Education
NEW PRINCIPAL NAMED AT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Josh Thompson as the next Principal at Jefferson Elementary. Currently serving as Assistant Principal at Soaring Heights Elementary since 2023, Thompson has been […]
US Business
DoorDash Buys Deliveroo for $3.86 Billion
The combined group will have a global presence in over 40 countries, serving around 50 million monthly active users, the companies said.
US Business
Philips Cuts Earnings Margin Target On China-U.S. Trade War
The health-technology group posted lower first-quarter sales and earnings as its CEO said it was particularly hit by trade tariffs imposed between both countries.
US Business
CATL Files Initial Prospectus for Hong Kong Listing
The Chinese battery giant has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Hong Kong exchange for a secondary listing, as it seeks to tap enthusiasm surrounding the EV market.
US Business
Hugo Boss Posts 1Q Beat, Warns of Tough Consumer Backdrop
The company reported a better-than-feared performance, and backed its full-year guidance despite what it called a tough backdrop.
US Business
Pilbara Minerals Wants to Show It Can Weather the Lithium-Price Rout
In an interview, Chief Executive Dale Henderson spoke of how Pilbara Minerals, or PLS, is prioritizing cost savings after ramping up the expansion of its Pilgangoora lithium mine in remote northwest Australia.