US Business
Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Posts Revenue Increase But Misses Expectations
The Franco-Italian eyewear group’s revenue rose 4% in the third quarter, helped by sales of smart glasses.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Brian Williams to Host Live Election-Night Special on Amazon Prime Video
The one-night special marks the streaming service’s first foray into original live-news programming.
US Business
Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces ‘Unprecedented’ Medicaid Challenge
The company’s earnings missed expectations, the latest sign of how medical expenses are squeezing insurers’ government businesses.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Helps More Than 30 Women Receive Free Mammograms at Mums and Mammograms Event
(Joplin, MO) – More than 30 local women received free mammograms during a key breast cancer awareness event held inside the Freeman Health System Wes and Jan Houser Women’s Pavilion on Saturday, October 12. As […]
Events
The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton County to Host Quarterly Coffee with the Captains on October 28
The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton County invites the community to join them on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 am for Coffee with the Captains. Learn about your local Salvation Army and the work […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University Design Students to be Featured at Post Art Library Exhibition
On display through October 31, 2024, ‘Little Blue Books With New Looks’ works by Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) design students featured at the Post Art Library inside of Joplin Public Library. This event is […]
US Business
PPG to Cut 1,800 Jobs, Shrink Costs With Sale of Architectural-Coatings Biz
PPG agreed to sell its architectural-coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to private-equity firm American Industrial Partners for $550 million, and outlined cost and job cuts.
US Business
McKinsey Cuts Hundreds From China Workforce
The consulting firm is cutting back on state-linked clients and is working to separate its China operations
US Business
At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.
US Business
Phillips 66 to Close Los Angeles Refinery in Fourth Quarter of 2025
The oil refiner said the unit’s long-term sustainability is uncertain and affected by market dynamics.