by - October 30, 2019 1:12 pm
Although robust consumer spending continues to bolster the nation’s economy, real U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter grew at a lukewarm rate of 1.9%, down from the…
by - October 30, 2019 12:45 pm
As concerns from the nation’s $1.48 trillion student loan bubble continues to grow, default rates for Arkansas students to attend college declined for the sixth consecutive year and is now…
by - October 30, 2019 11:27 am
Little Rock-based Encore Bank and its holding company, Capital Bancshares, announced a new board of directors for both entities on Wednesday (Oct. 30). The bank, which restructured earlier this year…
by - October 29, 2019 2:53 pm
Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank has announced expansion plans and signed a lease for approximately 40,000 square feet on the first floor and mezzanine level of 201 Robert S. Kerr in downtown…
by - October 28, 2019 6:08 pm
Northeast Arkansas’ economy continues to thrive if sales and use tax collections are any indication of consumer spending in Craighead County and Jonesboro. In October, the city collected $1.633 million…
by - October 24, 2019 6:49 pm
Cushman & Wakefield|Sage Partners and PotlatchDeltic gathered at Chenal Country Club on Thursday (Oct. 24) to recognize the 30-year growth of the west Little Rock planned community. The area was…
by - October 23, 2019 3:59 pm
Regulatory agencies see crypto assets as securities, currency, property or commodities depending on the agency. According to a recent article by Carol Goforth, professor at the University of Arkansas School…
by - October 23, 2019 1:06 pm
One of the things I enjoy sharing with young professionals are steps to consider to help them start their financial journey to reach a successful end result. Each person has…
by - October 22, 2019 1:51 pm
Chadd Mason has a passion for helping people. It’s a trait that helped him build a successful law practice in Northwest Arkansas as a plaintiff’s attorney. It’s also a quality…
by - October 22, 2019 1:33 pm
Simmons First National Corp. reported Tuesday (Oct. 22) that third-quarter profits grew by nearly $27 million from a year ago as the fast-growing, Pine Bluff-based regional banking group continues to…
by - October 21, 2019 6:19 pm
BancorpSouth, which has rapidly expanded its growth into key markets in Texas and Florida in 2019, reported Monday (Oct. 21) that third quarter earnings were slightly down from a year…
by - October 21, 2019 2:53 pm
With our national debt recently passing $22 trillion, politicians are searching for ways to fund existing and new government programs. Democratic presidential candidates such as U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and…
by - October 21, 2019 11:30 am
A report says Arkansas should adopt a combined corporate income tax reporting requirement after tax legislation passed this year will cut corporate taxes to benefit wealthy individuals while raising internet…
by - October 20, 2019 10:00 am
The St. Louis Federal Reserve will livestream a keynote presentation on Nov. 7 to discuss how technological innovations and fintech firms are reshaping banking, creating new opportunities, and posing new…
by - October 17, 2019 4:42 pm
Third quarter net income for Little Rock-based Bank OZK was $103.9 million, up 40% from the same period of 2018. The per share earnings of 81 cents was just under…
by - October 17, 2019 2:04 pm
The Stephens Group of Little Rock recently announced the hiring of two top executives and an associate to improve the local investment firm’s “value creation capabilities.” Mark Steenhoek, former engagement…
by - October 17, 2019 7:47 am
Home Bancshares’ quarterly net income declined from a year ago, but was still a strong $72.8 million in the third quarter of 2019. The Conway-based financial firm reported $80.3 million…
by - October 16, 2019 8:30 pm
The Federal Reserve System board approved an order on Friday (Oct. 11) giving the go ahead for the fast-growing Magnolia Banking Corp. (MBC) to acquire the smaller Prescott Bancshares Inc….
by - October 14, 2019 2:25 pm
Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. announced Monday (Oct. 14) it will pay a 26-cents per share cash dividend on Nov. 22 to shareholders of record as of Nov….
by - October 13, 2019 9:59 am
Former Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) executive Brad Henry is leading the formation of Natural Capital, a Little Rock-based private investment company focused on investing in regional private investment funds,…
