US Business
America’s War Machine Runs on Rare-Earth Magnets. China Owns That Market.
China dominates the market, but U.S. defense needs are pushing a revival effort after decades of deindustrialization.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Elon Musk Tries to Make Himself Indispensable at Tesla Ahead of Pay Vote
The CEO is shifting the EV maker’s strategy and suggesting that he could take his ideas on AI elsewhere.
US Business
Bombardier Sets Course Beyond Jet Making for Future Growth
The Canadian business-jet manufacturer said it plans to focus on three segments—defense, aftermarket services and selling pre-owned certified aircraft—as key pillars to grow its revenue and cash reserves in the coming years.
US Business
AI Could Breathe Life Back into Apple’s iPhone Sales
Apple — and investors — are looking to artificial intelligence to breathe new life into its offerings, particularly as iPhone sales continue to sputter.
US Business
EV Makers Get Two-Year Reprieve on Tax-Credit Restrictions
The Treasury Department has extended eligibility for cars containing Chinese graphite through 2026.
Education
Celebrating Entrepreneurship in May with Missouri SBDC
Join Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) throughout the month of May as they celebrate entrepreneurship and highlight the vibrant business community fostered by the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Center for Entrepreneurship at MSSU! Whether […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University Announces New Dean of College of Health, Life Sciences and Education
(Joplin, MO) – A Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) biology professor with more than two decades of experience at the Joplin university will become the new dean of MSSU’s College of Health, Life Sciences and […]
US Business
Sony, Apollo Make $26 Billion All-Cash Offer for Paramount
Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have submitted an all-cash, $26 billion offer for Paramount Global, marking the second time the private-equity firm has come in with a bid for the entertainment giant.
Education
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Announces Award Winners from Honors Day
(Joplin, MO) – Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) proudly announces the seventh to twelfth grade students who received awards during the TJIDS Honors Day ceremony on Tuesday, April 30. Honors Day is a highly […]
US Business
Disaster Loans Provided a Lifeline. Now Small Businesses Owe Billions in Fees.
The government has referred 860,000 delinquent Covid loans for collection—tacking on billions of dollars in fees for small-business borrowers.