US Business
Apple Sued by Employees Alleging Unequal Pay for Women
The suit targets Apple’s hiring practices used to set compensation, as well as the company’s performance-review policies.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Ford Motor Expands EV Sales, Service to All U.S. Dealers
The carmaker said it is expanding sales and service of EVs to all 2,800 of its dealerships in the U.S.
US Business
The Chaotic Unraveling of the Paramount-Skydance Merger
Why Shari Redstone lost faith in her favorite suitor and walked away from a deal to sell her family company.
US Business
Tesla May Raise Model 3 Price In Europe Due to Tariffs
Tesla will likely raise the price of its Model 3 in Europe as of July 1 in response to planned EU tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.
US Business
Elon Musk Says Vote on HisTeslaPay Winning by Wide Margin
Tesla’s CEO also says in posting on X that shareholders are backing the company’s reincorporation to Texas.
Chamber Updates
Hot Links Golf Tournament 2024 — Summer Edition!
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 25 teams compete in their bi-annual Hot Links Golf Tournament on June 14! Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and lawn […]
US Business
Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug Is a Huge Hit. Its CEO Wants to Replace It ASAP.
Dave Ricks is pushing his scientists to find an even more potent anti-obesity treatment. “Lilly’s got a lead, and we plan to exploit that lead.”
US Business
Elon Musk’s $46 Billion Pay Package: How Tesla Shareholder Approval Could Play Out
Tesla shareholders voted to reinstate a pay package for Elon Musk that a judge had thrown out—a victory for Musk that is unlikely to put the issue to rest.
US Business
Tesla Shareholders Vote to Uphold Musk’s Pay Plan
The move signals support for the EV maker’s longtime leader and gives the board ammunition in its fight to preserve the court-rejected compensation plan.
US Business
GameStop Shareholder Meeting Is Adjourned After Glitch Disrupts Call
The annual meeting is to resume on Monday after high interest from shareholders led to a technical issue on Thursday.