US Business
Wage Gains Pick Up as Fed Considers Rate Decision
Worker pay and benefit gains firmed during the first quarter of the year according to a wage gauge closely watched by Federal Reserve policy makers.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
China’s Consumers Lead Recovery in April
Retail spending has come back strong, but surveys also showed a surprise contraction in factory activity in April.
US Business
Big Tech Earnings Spark Hope That Worst Is Over
Shares rise on better-than-expected results, but growth lags behind what Microsoft, Amazon and Google did in the past.
US Business
The Subtle Strategy Behind Elon Musk’s Price Cuts at Tesla
The EV tycoon is taking a path that has been fraught for other car companies; he maintains he can pull off a twist.
US Business
The Boss Wants to Make You More Efficient
The time-consuming and pointless tasks companies can eliminate to boost our productivity… and save money.
US Business
The Latest AI Tech Wouldn’t Be Possible Without You
Artificial-intelligence companies are using content created by millions of people, without their consent or any compensation. Some tech and media companies are beginning to ask for payment.
US Business
JPMorgan, PNC Are Bidding for First Republic as Part of FDIC Takeover
A government seizure, then sale of First Republic could come as soon as this weekend. Big banks including JPMorgan and PNC are among those vying to buy the troubled lender.
Government
Joplin Parks and Recreation Seeking Lifeguards for Summer 2023
(Joplin, MO) – As summer approaches, Joplin Parks and Recreation are actively working to open pools this summer. The pool lines and pumps have been checked, the pool amenities are ready, and the deck chairs […]
Health Care
Joplin’s Jenny Craig Centers Are Open for Business
Jenny Craig Weight Management in Joplin would like to remind the community that their local centers are still open for business! They are a franchise that is dedicated to supporting their local clients and will […]
US Business
This Wedding Season, Diamonds Face a Challenge
Man-made stones are falling in price and appealing to more shoppers who also see them as a socially conscious purchase.