US Business
Tokyo Gas Shares Rise Sharply After Elliott Builds Stake
Tokyo Gas shares rose sharply after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed that it built a stake in the Japanese utility company.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start
The retailer said sales rose during the most recent quarter, propelled by shoppers buying groceries, home goods and toys—a sign that spending is off to a steady start this holiday season.
US Business
Rio Tinto Says Sexual Harassment, Racism Still Happening at Miner
The miner is finding it difficult to stamp out sexual harassment, racism, and bullying as it faces resistance and backlash from some workers to its efforts to overhaul the culture.
US Business
Trump Views Test of Starship, the SpaceX Vehicle Musk Is Building for Mars
The company wants to sharply increase flights of the massive vehicle.
Education
Missouri SBDC at MSSU to Host Third Seminar in Fall Entrepreneurship Series on November 22
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to conclude their Fall 2024 Semester Entrepreneurship Speaker Series on November 22! This event, presented by Southwest Missouri Bank, brings together visionaries, innovators, […]
Economic Development
EaglePicher Technologies to Break Ground on New Facility on November 21, 2024
(Joplin, MO) – EaglePicher Technologies (“EaglePicher”), a leader in the defense and aerospace manufacturing industry known for its battery technology, energetic devices, and battery management systems, will be breaking ground on its new Energetics Facility […]
Events
Jasper County Commissioners’ Office to Celebrate Retirement of Darieus K. Adams on December 19
The Jasper County Commissioners’ Office invites the community to join them as they celebrate the retirement of Darieus K. Adams, the Western District Commissioner, who has served the public for 20 years. This come-and-go event […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture to Host Holiday Open Mic Night on December 5
Join Connect2Culture (C2C) on Thursday, December 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for another Open Mic Night at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex! Enjoy an evening featuring drinks, snacks, and local talent. […]
Events
City of Joplin Extends Tree Limb Disposal to be Open Each Month Throughout the Year
The City of Joplin’s monthly limb program will be available every month on the third Saturday and preceding Friday. These new hours start this month, and this service will be offered monthly on the third […]
Events
Arc of the Ozarks Invites You to Their Christmas Extravaganza on December 6, 2024
The Arc of the Ozarks formally invites you to their 30th Annual Christmas Extravaganza event on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the White River Conference Center (600 W. Sunshine, Springfield, Missouri)! Join them for a fun […]