by - September 29, 2016 4:14 pm
One of three women accused of stealing almost $4 million from The First National Bank of Walnut Ridge was sentenced Thursday afternoon in federal court in Little Rock. Brenda Montgomery,…
by - September 29, 2016 4:14 pm
One of three women accused of stealing almost $4 million from The First National Bank of Walnut Ridge was sentenced Thursday afternoon in federal court in Little Rock. Brenda Montgomery,…
by - September 29, 2016 2:48 pm
The third and final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter showed the U.S. economy was not as lethargic as first expected as consumer spending picked…
by - September 28, 2016 6:26 pm
Arkansas’ position remained unchanged in a highly-watched annual ranking of the states with the nation’s “most competitive” tax codes, according to the State Business Tax Climate Index released Wednesday (Sept….
by - September 28, 2016 5:27 pm
Optimism about the state’s near-term economic outlook for the remainder of 2016 has “improved appreciably” over the past three months, according to the Federal Reserve’s Burgundy Book survey for the…
by - September 28, 2016 3:32 pm
Second quarter personal income in Arkansas grew at a rate slightly better than the rest of the nation as total compensation for workers and households remains at nearly the same…
by - September 26, 2016 2:20 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– MORTGAGE DEBT CONTINUES TO DECLINE, AUTO LENDING SOARS IN FED’S EIGHTH DISTRICT…
by - September 26, 2016 1:59 am
Little Rock-based Stephens Inc. has named Drew Lipke the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) research analyst for the investment firm’s equity research practice. His coverage will include a broad range of…
by - September 23, 2016 4:06 pm
In what is not a surprise to anyone watching the Arkansas banking sector, the Arkansas State Bank Department announced late Friday (Sept. 23) that it took possession of Mulberry, Ark.-based…
by - September 23, 2016 8:14 am
Home BancShares Board Chairman John Allison is selling 2.65 million company shares for “estate planning purposes.” With a $22 per share value as the offering price, the deal could gross…
by - September 23, 2016 8:14 am
Home BancShares Board Chairman John Allison is selling 2.65 million company shares for “estate planning purposes.” With a $22 per share value as the offering price, the deal could gross…
by - September 22, 2016 3:30 pm
The price-tag Wal-Mart Stores may pay for alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act just went higher than the $858 million the retailer will have spent by the end…
by - September 21, 2016 2:11 pm
The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday voted to maintain the target range for the federal funds at 0.25% to 0.5% as the uncertain economic outlook has caused the monetary…
by - September 20, 2016 10:56 am
As the Federal Open Market Committee meets Tuesday (Sept. 20) to hold its sixth meeting of 2016, the only thing certain is that no one is sure if policymakers will raise…
by - September 19, 2016 5:34 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– FBI UNVEILS BANK ROBBERS APP TO HELP CATCH CROOKS The Federal Bureau…
by - September 18, 2016 7:41 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– HOT SPRINGS SETS RECORD FOR GOODS EXPORTS IN 2015,…
by - September 14, 2016 10:17 am
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame announced the 2016 class of inductees. The eight inductees will be honored at the 2016 Induction Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at the…
by - September 13, 2016 3:32 pm
Jeannette Pham, Sina Oden, Kaytlann Schlinker and Keith Slater have been promoted by Arvest in its Fort Smith market. Pham has been named sales coordinator for the Fort Smith Region….
by - September 13, 2016 3:32 pm
Jeannette Pham, Sina Oden, Kaytlann Schlinker and Keith Slater have been promoted by Arvest in its Fort Smith market. Pham has been named sales coordinator for the Fort Smith Region….
by - September 13, 2016 2:33 pm
A strong housing market has helped Arvest Bank’s mortgage division reach the $1 billion loan threshold a little earlier than last year. As of Aug. 19, Arvest closed 6,272 home…
