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Corporate Retreats Are Back. Hotels Are Banking on It.

October 14, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Corporate Retreats Are Back. Hotels Are Banking on It.
Desire for more face-to-face meetings is spurring companies to book group events.

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America’s New Millionaire Class: Plumbers and HVAC Entrepreneurs

October 14, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on America’s New Millionaire Class: Plumbers and HVAC Entrepreneurs
Private equity is pouring money into skilled-trade small businesses; ‘Next thing you know, you’re running an empire.’

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Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind

October 13, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind
The sharp drop in the value of preowned electric vehicles stands in contrast to the broader used-car market.

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TPG Telecom Sells Fixed-Fiber Network to Vocus

October 13, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on TPG Telecom Sells Fixed-Fiber Network to Vocus
Australia’s TPG Telecom agreed to sell its fixed-fiber network to Vocus, generating funds for future shareholder returns and investment into its mobile operations.

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Unions Defy Their Leadership With More ‘No’ Votes on Contracts

October 13, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Unions Defy Their Leadership With More ‘No’ Votes on Contracts
Fed up with inflation and seizing a moment of labor power, workers at Boeing, AT&T and Southwest reject deals negotiated by union bosses.

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After Years of Increases, Companies Are Rolling Back Prices

October 13, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on After Years of Increases, Companies Are Rolling Back Prices
Businesses that sell a range of products from IKEA sofas to Air Jordan sneakers have said in recent weeks that they have lowered prices this year.

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Korea Zinc Raises Buyback Offer to Stop Takeover Bid

October 13, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Korea Zinc Raises Buyback Offer to Stop Takeover Bid
The South Korean company raised its share-buyback offer to frustrate a takeover bid by private-equity firm MBK Partners, in a battle for control over the world’s largest zinc smelter.

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BP Flags Earnings Hit From Weak Refining Margins

October 13, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BP Flags Earnings Hit From Weak Refining Margins
BP warned that weaker refining margins will hit third-quarter earnings by $400 million to $600 million as lower oil prices continue to weigh on the energy sector.

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Five Takeaways From Tesla’s Robotaxi Show

October 13, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Five Takeaways From Tesla’s Robotaxi Show
The driverless vehicle marks a strategic pivot for the electric-vehicle pioneer. Here are some key takeaways from the event.

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Seoul Semiconductor’s Patent Case Leads to LED Sales Ban in Eight European Countries

October 13, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Seoul Semiconductor’s Patent Case Leads to LED Sales Ban in Eight European Countries
The United Patent Court’s ruling also orders German online retailer to retrieve and destroy all such LED goods already sold in the region.

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  • Crowder College Presents ‘Suspects & Sleuths: Murder, Mutiny, and Mayhem’ on April 17 to Benefit Crowder College Scholarships
  • Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline of April 17 for Liberty (Empire) Fuel Adjustment and Purchased Power Adjustment Clause Request
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