US Business
Judge Rules Elon Musk Didn’t Act Unlawfully in SolarCity Takeover
Tesla CEO wins a major victory in case where shareholders alleged he controlled the takeover and overpaid for the solar-energy company.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Mattel Sales Rise as Demand for Toys Remains Strong
The toy maker’s chief executive declined to comment on a Wall Street Journal report that the toy maker has discussed potential sale with private-equity firms.
US Business
Facebook Parent Meta Posts Slowest Revenue Growth on Record
The social-media company reported its slowest growth since going public a decade ago, but daily active users increased and net income was better than expected.
Events
BBB Invites You to Apply for a TORCH Award
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) TORCH Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. We look for businesses and nonprofits that others […]
Education
“Southern Showcase, Onstage!” to Spotlight Music from Past and Present
(Joplin, MO) – Offering a blend of favorites from the Broadway stage, films and television, and other familiar tunes, “Southern Showcase, Onstage!” will be presented from Thursday, April 28, to Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 […]
US Business
Boeing Looked for Flaws in Its Dreamliner and Couldn’t Stop Finding Them
Under pressure from the FAA, the plane maker increased scrutiny of its manufacturing. The result has been a string of Dreamliner delays that have become headaches for both Boeing and the airlines waiting for delivery. “What happens when you take a microscope to anything?”
Events
Joplin Empire Market to Host Fourth Birthday Bash
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Empire Market is celebrating their fourth birthday bash this weekend! The event will be held on Saturday, April 30 during normal market hours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Attendees can sign a […]
US Business
Google Posts Slowing Sales Growth
Cloud investments aimed at catching Amazon and Microsoft weighed on the tech giant’s bottom line. Alphabet shares fell after hours.
US Business
Musk Bets Twitter Users Will Like a More Freewheeling Platform
The billionaire plans to scale back content constraints adopted to fight online abuse and attract ad dollars, but a warning from a top European regulator shows it may not be so easy.
US Business
How Elon Musk Won Twitter
The social-media network was expected to reject the Tesla CEO’s offer, but its bankers called the bid fair and said the company could struggle to get there on its own.