by - October 18, 2013 10:33 am
Several news organization, including the Wall Street Journal recently reported that Wal-Mart received a clean record from the foreign investment investigation, sourced from officials close to the issue. But it…
by - October 17, 2013 8:33 pm
The probe by India’s finance ministry that alleged Wal-Mart violated stringent foreign investment protocol has cleared the retailer, according to multiple reports out of India early Thursday morning (Oct. 17)….
by - October 17, 2013 8:05 pm
Arkansas lawmakers are working on a quick fix to an insurance deficit in the public school employees insurance fund.
by - October 17, 2013 7:56 pm
While Congress doesn’t seem to agree on much these days, helping trucking firms keep highways safer did strike a harmonious chord during the recent government shutdown. H.R. 3095 — involving…
by - October 17, 2013 5:30 pm
Two expanding Arkansas-based banks reported positive earnings in the third quarter, with Conway-based Home Bancshares posting its 10th consecutive quarter of record increases. For two-and-a-half years, it’s been the same…
by - October 17, 2013 2:05 pm
The 2012 rebound in the Fort Smith metro business travel and tourism has not continued into 2013, with year-to-date collections down in Fort Smith and Van Buren. August collections in…
by - October 17, 2013 11:44 am
The probe by India’s finance ministry that alleged Wal-Mart violated stringent foreign investment protocol has cleared the retailer, according to multiple reports out of India early Thursday morning (Oct. 17)….
by - October 17, 2013 10:16 am
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D) named Frank Scott, Jr., of Little Rock to the Arkansas Highway Commission. The appointment expires January 14, 2017. He replaces John Burkhalter, who resigned from…
by - October 17, 2013 9:33 am
For two-and-a-half years, it’s been the same song, different verse. Home Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Centennial Bank, announced record third quarter profits of $18.36 million in its third quarter…
by - October 17, 2013 9:19 am
Simmons First National Corp. posted third quarter net income of $6.93 million, an increase from one year ago when profits topped $6.76 million. The Pine Bluff-based bank warned that it…
by - October 17, 2013 8:03 am
Van Buren-based USA Truck again posted a quarterly loss, but the loss was lower than expected, cash flow improved and revenue was up almost 14% – overall a much-needed improvement…
by - October 17, 2013 7:19 am
All six members of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation voted for a Senate-sponsored measure to re-open the federal government and to extend the nation’s debt ceiling limit after nearly three weeks of high-stakes political wrangling.
by - October 17, 2013 7:00 am
Under siege in a hostile takeover bid, USA Truck reported a significantly smaller third quarter net loss than one year ago citing turnaround improvements paying off. The Van Buren-based trucking…
by - October 16, 2013 9:19 pm
• Walmex collaborates with toy retailer for holidays Wal-Mart’s Mexican division has partnered with Juguetilandia, a Spanish toy retailer to open 230 stores next to Walmex locations hoping to spur…
by - October 16, 2013 5:31 pm
As the nation’s larger grocer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has plenty to lose come Nov. 1, when SNAP benefits — food stamps — are slashed by $4 billion annually. And the…
by - October 16, 2013 4:55 pm
Lockheed Martin says it will move production of a tactical vehicle it makes for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps to Camden, but the deal still has to jump through…
by - October 16, 2013 2:55 pm
Area home sales showed continued strength as September's home sales report showed a 14.88% increase in sales over the same month in 2012. In all, 53 homes were sold in…
by - October 16, 2013 10:29 am
Gov. Mike Beebe will call a special session to begin on Thursday (Oct. 17) at 3 p.m. to address a shortfall in the state public employees health insurance program. State…
by - October 15, 2013 9:52 pm
Wal-Mart plans to build retail ecosystems that will capture a larger percentage of marketshare from Dollar Stores and others catering to consumer convenience desires in rural America.
by - October 15, 2013 6:50 pm
From our content partner, KUAR FM-89 News: Gov. Mike Beebe (D) says he won’t call a special session of the legislature to address a 50 percent hike in public school…
