US Business
Sainsbury’s Offloads Bank Assets to NatWest
Sainsbury’s is selling its core banking business to NatWest for an undisclosed sum, and will return £250 million of excess capital to shareholders.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Mexican Food Chain Guzman Y Gomez Soars After Australia’s Biggest IPO of 2024
The Mexican food chain which wants to operate as many restaurants in Australia as McDonald’s, began trading on Australia’s stock exchange after the biggest initial public offering so far this year.
US Business
This Judge Made Houston the Top Bankruptcy Court. Then He Helped His Girlfriend Cash In.
Law firm Kirkland & Ellis brought multibillion-dollar cases to David R. Jones’s court, aided by a local attorney who lived with the judge. “Why did no one look into it?”
US Business
Nvidia’s Ascent to Most Valuable Company Has Echoes of Dot-Com Boom
The chip maker passes Microsoft for the top spot, just as John Chambers-led Cisco Systems did two decades ago. He says the situation now is different.
Events
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host Satellite Office in Lawrence County on June 27
Calling all aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs! The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to announce an amazing opportunity for Lawrence County entrepreneurs, who will be able […]
Construction
Emery Sapp & Sons Named One of Biz 417’s 2024 Best Places to Work
At Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), we’ve always known our employee-owners were the best. Now, it’s official. ESS was recently named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work (Large Employer category) by Biz 417, a […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University Announces 15th Annual SouthernFest
SouthernFest 2024 is right around the corner! Join Missouri Southern State University on July 11 to 13 for their 15th annual Athletic Department fundraiser, SouthernFest. Proceeds from this event go to support more than 400 […]
US Business
Boeing Sent Two Astronauts Into Space. Now It Needs to Get Them Home.
Helium leaks and thruster problems have prompted NASA and Boeing to delay the astronauts’ return on the company’s Starliner vehicle.
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre’s Spotlight for June 2024
This month, Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) has information about this month’s shows and auditions as well as details on their 2024 Children’s Theatre Workshop! Read more from their e-newsletter below. JLT Presents All-Kids Production of Once […]
US Business
Adidas Probes Allegations of Corruption in China
Adidas is investigating potential compliance violations in China after an anonymous letter alleged senior executives in the country received millions of euros in kickbacks.