US Business
Google Case Before High Court Could Reshape Internet Economy
The tech industry fears legal rulings could weaken the liability shield that allowed internet platforms to flourish.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Elon Musk Takes Twitter Helm as Social Media Sputters
The company’s new owner faces the challenge of steering Twitter through what is shaping up to be the most tempestuous business environment for social media in the industry’s history.
US Business
Pfizer, Uber and Starbucks Highlight Another Busy Earnings Week
Nearly a third of the S&P 500 is slated to report earnings in the coming days.
US Business
Auto Makers Had Solid Third Quarter, but Investors Remain Skeptical
Industry executives are touting strong demand and better-than-expected earnings, even as economic speed bumps multiply.
US Business
Truckers Expect Softer Holiday Shipping on Waning Retailer Demand
The outlook for a muted peak season comes as shipments and freight rates are already slipping.
US Business
Tech Is Getting Boring. That’s a Good Thing.
History shows that downturns are when the industry shifts focus from flashy novelties to things that are truly useful.
US Business
U.S. Wages Rose Rapidly in Third Quarter
Worker pay and benefits rose rapidly in the third quarter from a year before, maintaining pressure on inflation.
US Business
Exxon Hits Record Profits Again as Oil Industry Sees Banner Quarter
The world’s largest oil companies continue to reap rewards from sustained high commodity prices, with Exxon posting its most lucrative period ever, and Chevron reporting a slight dip from its record.
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Class of 2023
(Joplin, MO) – Congratulations to the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) Class of 2023! The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that 42 high-school students will be joining this leadership program from area […]
US Business
Earnings Signal End to Tech Boom
Meta, Apple, Amazon and other tech giants are sharpening their control over costs and monitoring head count as they feel the effects of high inflation, rising interest rates and currency headwinds on their earnings.