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In a speech Wednesday in front of the United Steelworkers, President Joe Biden doubled down on his intention to block the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel.

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers and aviation experts raised major concerns about the American aerospace company, Boeing (NYSE: BA), at two U.S. Senate hearings on Wednesday. The hearings come as Boeing has faced mounting criticism over mechanical malfunctions and questions over quality. In particular, Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour testified at the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs on Wednesday about major safety concerns because of Boeing’s policies that he noticed…

The comments from Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III came in response to a media report that said such a development was likely.

St. Louis projects an up to $26 million hit to its budget due to the possible loss of remote-worker earnings and payroll tax revenue, officials said Wednesday.

The Refind Room, a consignment shop in Brentwood, is expanding its operations.

The goal is for the newly renovated Powell Hall to be reopened to the public for the 2025-2026 season, which would start that fall.

The St. Louis-based U.S. security services unit of global security business GardaWorld recently inked a multiyear deal with the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys.

Boeing in July 2023 proposed a $1.8 billion expansion project that would create 500 jobs. The massive investment is partially contingent on Boeing winning Pentagon contracts for the next generation of fighter jet and potentially thousands of autonomous wingmen drones, as well as other military programs.

The Wall Street Journal's depiction of downtown St. Louis was not only accurate, but also shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody who lives here, Editor Erik Siemers writes.

Mississippi Lime Co., a St. Louis-based supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions, has rebranded and will begin operating as MLC.

Oberweis Dairy Inc., a nearly century-old business known for home delivery of milk and its retail ice cream and dairy stores, has filed for bankruptcy reorganization while it seeks a buyer.

Missouri’s attack on women’s health has a far-reaching impact, writes former Express Scripts president Amy Bricker. She's asking Missourians to help her remove the state's abortion ban.

Webster University's board chair sought to reassure the community that future disclosures will show improvement and that leadership bonuses reflected for that year were subsequently pared down.

While branding undoubtedly plays a role in shaping perceptions, it’s the underlying unity of purpose that defines a community. Nine PBS CEO Amy Shaw writes that St. Louis has a profound need for such a purpose.

Keeley Restoration Services, part of St. Louis-based Keeley Cos., acquired Chamberlin Contracting Inc. of Kansas City earlier this month.

The Boston buyer of the AT&T tower in downtown St. Louis purchased it for less than the building’s sale price two years ago.

Other deals in which the firm was the exclusive sell-side adviser include Waterhout Construction Co., acquired by Tarlton Corp. in 2019; and Genetic Veterinary Services Inc., doing business as Paw Print Genetics, in 2021.

A real estate firm said Tuesday it is handling the sale of the vacant Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis.

A recent Wall Street Journal article on downtown St. Louis challenges our reputation. But we can change this perception, as this region has proven it can get exciting things done, writes Steve Smith.

The private equity firm behind a growing St. Louis-based commercial cleaning and janitorial services business has filled a newly created finance role, as well as a corporate development post.