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.
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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.
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Liberty Announce 2025 Golden Apple Award Winners
(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Liberty are excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Golden Apple Awards. For 40 years, the Golden Apple Awards have recognized excellence in the […]
Education
New Principal Named at Eastmorland Elementary
JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Tylan Harris as the next Principal at Eastmorland Elementary, effective July 1, 2025. Harris currently serves as Assistant Principal at Irving Elementary, having […]
Energy & Environment
PSC Sets Local Public Hearing Schedule in Spire Natural Gas Rate Case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing local public hearings, starting on June 2, 2025, to receive customer comments in a natural gas rate increase request case filed by Spire […]
Education
JHS NAMES NEW WRESTLING PROGRAM COACH FOR 2025-26
JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Blake Byrne as the next head coach for the Joplin High School Wrestling program. Byrne joins Joplin Schools from Miami (OK) Junior High […]
US Business
Oil Tumbles After OPEC+ Agrees on Another Large Supply Hike
Prices plunged after OPEC and its allies agreed to increase output again, despite weak prices and an uncertain demand outlook.