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The Jobless Rate Is at a Half-Century Low. In These States, It’s Even Lower.

January 28, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Jobless Rate Is at a Half-Century Low. In These States, It’s Even Lower.
The red-hot labor market is showing signs of cooling, but in states like Utah and the Dakotas it has never been tighter.

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The Future of Restaurants Is to Go

January 27, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Future of Restaurants Is to Go
America’s biggest chains test digital-only restaurants and more drive throughs, making a bet that heightened consumer demand for takeout food will last well beyond the pandemic

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Chevron Rides High Oil Prices to Record $35.5 Billion Annual Profit

January 27, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chevron Rides High Oil Prices to Record $35.5 Billion Annual Profit
The oil company banked historic profit last year as the pandemic receded and the war in Ukraine pushed oil prices to multiyear highs, but quarterly results fell short of analysts’ expectations

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CVS, Walmart to Cut Pharmacy Hours

January 27, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CVS, Walmart to Cut Pharmacy Hours
Operating schedules remain a “pain point” for pharmacists as drugstore chains seek to improve the work environment.

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Save the Date: Crowder College’s Job Fair & Career Expo Slated for March 28, 2023

January 27, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College invites you to save the date for their Job Fair & Career Expo, which will be hosted on Tuesday, March 28 at the main Crowder campus in Neosho. Beginning at 10:00 am and […]

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Salesforce Names Three Directors, Braces for Proxy Fight

January 27, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Salesforce Names Three Directors, Braces for Proxy Fight
The appointments follow activist investor Elliott Management’s investment in the business-software provider.

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Missouri Main Street Connection Hosts Main Street Capitol Day

January 27, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – Missouri Main Street Connection Inc., (MMSC) hosted Main Street Capitol Day in Jefferson City on January 24, 2023. The annual event gathered Main Street communities across the state to visit the […]

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Meta Embraces AI as Facebook, Instagram Help Drive a Rebound

January 27, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meta Embraces AI as Facebook, Instagram Help Drive a Rebound
After the roughest year in its history, Facebook’s parent company is starting to bounce back. Users are watching its short-form videos, ad-targeting is improving and the social-media company is well down the road to recovering from the impact of privacy changes imposed by Apple.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Says Banks Cut Off Its Credit Lines

January 26, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bed Bath & Beyond Says Banks Cut Off Its Credit Lines
The retailer said it doesn’t have the funds to repay its banks after they determined the company has defaulted on its credit lines.

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Intel Slumps on Disappointing Earnings Amid PC Weakness

January 26, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Intel Slumps on Disappointing Earnings Amid PC Weakness
The once-booming chip industry has been hurt by flagging consumer appetite amid worries over possible recession.

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