US Business
Deere Slashes Diversity Initiatives After Backlash From Conservative Activist
The move follows a similar retreat by Tractor Supply as more companies face criticism over DEI.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Health Care
Freeman Pulmonologist Dr. Philip Slocum Now Seeing Patients in Neosho
(Joplin, MO) – Newton County residents’ access to pulmonology specialist care has been significantly enhanced thanks to Neosho-based clinic visits by Freeman Health System pulmonologist Dr. Philip Slocum. “By expanding services into Neosho, we hope […]
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Digital Transformation for Nonprofits on August 22
In an era where technology rapidly evolves and shapes how we interact, learn, and grow, nonprofits increasingly recognize the need to adapt and embrace digital transformation. Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar and discover […]
US Business
Anglo American Cuts Coal Target Following Fire Incident
Anglo American cut its 2024 coal-production target after a fire incident at a major mine is set to suspend production for the rest of the year, while backing guidance for its key metals copper and iron ore.
US Business
Novartis Raises Guidance as Key Drugs Boost Sales
Novartis now expects its core operating profit to grow in the mid to high teens, after second-quarter results outpaced analysts’ expectations, boosted by revenue from its blockbuster treatments.
US Business
TSMC Posts Stronger Second-Quarter Profit on Chip Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s second-quarter net profit jumped on surging demand for advanced chips amid the global artificial-intelligence boom.
US Business
Publicis Lifts Sales Outlook on Further Market Share Gains
Publicis now expects organic net revenue growth of 5%-6% for the year, after second quarter sales beat analysts’ expectations, fueled by gains in market share.
US Business
Nokia Cautious on Outlook as Market Uncertainty Continues
Nokia cut its full-year sales outlook but said it was tracking toward the mid-point or slightly below the mid-point of its operating profit guidance, warning that telecom operators continued to hold back on investing in new network equipment.
Nonprofit
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States Celebrates National Fry Day with McDonalds
(Joplin, MO) – On Friday, July 12, a group of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (RMHC) staff, board members, and fry-loving volunteers took a field trip to 19 of the McDonald’s restaurants in […]
US Business
Elon Musk Says He Will Move X and SpaceX Headquarters Out of California
Move follows a new California law affecting communications between schools and families over gay and transgender students.