US Business
J&J’s $40 Billion Split-Off Sets Stage for Pharma, Medical Tech Expansion
The healthcare giant’s separation of its consumer-health business arms it with billions in cash for allocating capital in the remaining businesses.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
U.S. Arms Makers Look Overseas to Boost Stockpiles
With demand for weapons surging in Ukraine and concerns rising about China, the Pentagon is supporting ‘friend-shoring’ manufacturing lines abroad.
US Business
Tesla Leads Race to Draw Federal Money for Charging Networks
Elon Musk’s company is beating out rivals to win millions of dollars in grant awards.
US Business
The Man Who Has Detroit, Wall Street and the White House on Edge
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is throwing out the traditional union playbook and preparing for a strike, possibly against three automakers at once.
US Business
Spectrum Customers Lose ESPN as U.S. Open, College Football Heat Up
Charter Communications subscribers are caught in the middle of a philosophical fight between the cable giant and Disney, parent company of ESPN, ABC and several other networks.
US Business
Amgen’s Deal for Horizon Therapeutics Clears Key Hurdle
The Federal Trade Commission said it had agreed to end its legal challenge of the $27.8 billion deal. The pact also dismisses the antitrust claims of six states that joined the FTC in seeking to block the transaction.
Chamber Updates
Monthly Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to every member who renewed their membership this past month! 1999 The Alliance of Southwest Missouri 2015 Anchor Stone Company 2022 Anderson Auto Glass, LLC 2021 ARC Physical Therapy+ 1997 Arvest Bank 2022 […]
Chamber Updates
August 2023 Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to all our members who recently celebrated their accomplishments with ribbon cuttings! Gypsy’s Daughters Boutique Trisia Buckley, Owner 731 S. Maiden Lane Celebrating Their New Chamber Membership Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant Mike Wiggins, Owner 2728 […]
US Business
Walgreens Chief Executive Steps Down
Rosalind Brewer has stepped down less than three years after taking the helm of the pharmacy operator.
US Business
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco Considers Selling $50 Billion in Shares
The offering, likely on the Riyadh exchange, would be the largest in the history of capital markets. Similar previous plans have fallen through.