US Business
Get Ready for the Full-Employment Recession
Employment is soaring yet output is falling, by one measure. Blame a historic slump in productivity.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Corporate America Scales Back Hopes for China Revival
Big American companies in China were counting on a postpandemic boom to boost global revenue. For many, it isn’t happening.
US Business
Online Banks Are Winning the Deposit War
Deposits rose recently at Ally, Goldman Sachs’s Marcus and Capital One, banks that either don’t have branch networks or have far fewer branches than peers.
US Business
Musk Can’t Stop Talking About the Nonstop Grind
The billionaire is trying to motivate workers with talk of sacrifice as many of them are pushing for more of a work-life balance.
US Business
Six Flags Has a New Summer Attraction. It’s Not a Roller Coaster.
After a steep drop in attendance, the theme-park operator is trying to upgrade its brand; the wafting aroma of barbecue.
US Business
JPMorgan Chase Working to Reverse Double Payments on Zelle
The bank apologized after some customers complained about duplicate transactions.
US Business
U.S. Labor Market Shows Resilience With Strong Hiring
The labor market has defied expectations of a slowdown this year with 339,000 jobs added in May. The unemployment rate rose to 3.7%.
Events
Joplin Public Library’s Newsletter for June 2023
Joplin Public Library (JPL) has a full month of programming and events lined up for June! A few of them include: Tween Program: Cyanotype Sun Prints (Wednesday, June 7) Yoga at the Library (Saturday, June […]
Events
Art Submissions Encouraged for Free Art Show ‘Reflections of Hunger,’ Which Focuses on Eating Disorders
(Joplin, MO) – A free art show, showcasing the lived experiences of local individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image issues, will shed understanding on these subjects that, even in 2023, continue to be […]
Events
May 2023 Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! Please know that the SBDC office hours align with MSSU’s hours. Currently, […]