US Business
EU Defense Spending Expected to Hit $342.6 Billion in Boon to Arms Makers
European Union countries are expected to increase their combined defense spending this year, which is likely to boost sales among arms contractors.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
General Motors Takes $5 Billion Hit From Ailing China Business
The charge marks the latest example of how global automakers are struggling in China as local consumers embrace electric vehicles from homegrown brands.
Events
The Human Bean to Host Paws for a Cause Fundraiser for Joplin Humane Society on December 14
Join The Human Bean of Joplin on Saturday, December 14 for their Paws for a Cause fundraiser event! Purchase a drink from The Human Bean all day on December 14 and $1 from each sale […]
US Business
Foot Locker Shares Fall After Retailer Cuts Full-Year Outlook
Foot Locker cut its outlook for the year as more promotions and weak spending pushed the company to post a loss in the third quarter. Shares of the retailer fell.
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre’s Spotlight for December 2024
Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) has information about this month’s activities as well as details about their upcoming production of Little Women. Need a Christmas Gift? Consider purchasing a JLT gift certificate! Call the JLT Box […]
US Business
The Israeli Investigator Who Pioneered the ‘Hack-and-Leak’ Litigation Strategy
Formerly a sleuth with the Manhattan DA’s office, Eitan Arusy is now caught up in a globe-spanning “hack-and-leak” probe.
US Business
Campbell’s CEO Trades Soup and Snacks for the NFL
Mark Clouse will join the Washington Commanders as president early next year after more than five years as the food-company’s boss
US Business
Prudential Financial CEO Charles Lowrey to Step Down
Andrew Sullivan, head of international businesses and global investment management, will succeed him.
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Preschool Story Hour on December 10, 2024
(Diamond, MO) – The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites preschoolers and their families to a story hour on Tuesday, December 10 at 10:00 am! This free program is held indoors in collaboration […]
US Business
What’s Next in the Legal Battle Over Elon Musk’s $100 Billion Pay Deal
The Tesla CEO’s record-breaking compensation package has hit another roadblock, after a Delaware judge again rejected the deal.