US Business
China’s ‘Two Billion Feet’ Are Suddenly Running From Nike
Quick-moving domestic athletic brands are now able to match American quality and cachet in the hypercompetitive and increasingly nationalistic market.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Walmart Lays Off or Relocates About 1,000 Corporate Workers
The retailer is cutting positions as it combines more of its global-tech and product teams.
US Business
Jack Daniel’s Maker Brown-Forman Rejects $15 Billion Takeover Offer From Sazerac
Advisers for Brown-Forman informed Sazerac on Monday that the company was rejecting the $32-a-share cash offer.
Banking & Finance
Guaranty Bank Announces Retirement of Whitney Morrow EVP, Director of Treasury Management
(Springfield, MO) – Guaranty Bank announces the retirement of Whitney Morrow after over 40 years of dedicated service in the financial services industry. Morrow joined Guaranty Bank in 2018 and served most recently as the […]
Education
Kansas City University Celebrates 476 Graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
Kansas City University (KCU) celebrated its 2026 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri, honoring 476 graduates as they take the next step in their professional journeys in health care. The […]
Education
Joplin Area Catholic Schools Names Garrett Zoucha as New Principal for St. Peter’s Catholic Middle School and McAuley Catholic High School
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Area Catholic Schools has named Garrett Zoucha as the new principal of St. Peter’s Catholic Middle School and McAuley Catholic High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Zoucha will officially assume […]
US Business
The TV Ad Market Is Being Taken Over by Streaming Platforms
Advertiser spending on streaming is projected to hit $20 billion by 2029, as consumers flock to cheaper ad-supported plans.
US Business
PayPal Reaches $30 Million Pact With Justice Department Over Minority Funding
The case is part of the Trump administration’s campaign against corporate DEI initiatives.
Accounting
KPM CPAs & Advisors Congratulates FaithLyn Bragdon on Earning CPA License
(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) proudly announces that FaithLyn Bragdon, a staff accountant at the firm, has successfully earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license after completing all four sections of the […]
US Business
Sam Altman’s Business Dealings Under GOP Scrutiny Ahead of OpenAI’s IPO
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee says it is investigating, and six GOP state attorneys general are calling for SEC review after a WSJ article.