by - September 28, 2012 7:31 pm
The overall quality of first-lien mortgages serviced by large national and federal savings banks improved from the same period a year ago but showed seasonal decline from the prior quarter,…
by - September 28, 2012 6:47 pm
Restaurants across the country reported better same-store sales and strong customer traffic in August, which pushed the National Restaurant Association Performance Index slightly higher than in July. The association says…
by - September 28, 2012 6:12 pm
Consumer spending stalled in August after the surge in gasoline prices squeezed Americans’ paychecks, showing the biggest part of the economy is struggling to contribute to the economic recovery. Purchases…
by - September 28, 2012 4:45 pm
Share prices improved during the first nine months of 2012 for nine of the 15 publicly-held companies based in Arkansas, with the two retailers who serve different ends of the…
by - September 28, 2012 3:35 pm
For our weekend business readers: TOP 50 START-UPS ARE RANKED Looking for the “Next Big Thing?” Well the Wall Street Journal has ranked its Top 50 start-ups and this year’s…
by - September 28, 2012 3:14 pm
Fort Smith-based First National Bank of Fort Smith is continuing its unique partnership with the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith with the and Collegiate Ambassador Board. The 10 members…
by - September 28, 2012 2:35 pm
SPRINGDALE — For Jon Allen, a morning cup of coffee is much more than a ritual, it is a way of life. He doesn't just drink the stuff. Allen studies…
by - September 28, 2012 12:26 am
SPRINGDALE — Ozark Regional Transit introduced a new executive director Thursday (Sept. 27). Joel Gardner is excited about his new job, which will give his family the chance to live…
by - September 27, 2012 11:48 pm
BENTONVILLE – Debi Buckley, a former vice president for finance and administration at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, has been chosen by NWACC President Becky Paneitz to fill the role of…
by - September 27, 2012 10:54 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration has been busy finalizing rules that may alter the standards for defining a small business. Could your company be affected?
by - September 27, 2012 10:49 pm
SPRINGDALE — Employment growth in Northwest Arkansas is back to pre-recession levels but the region continues to lag behind comparable communities in education attainment, according to the 2012 State of…
by - September 27, 2012 9:41 pm
People have to eat and that should be constant demand for grocery stores – large and small. But the challenges have never been greater according to grocery experts. Grocery stores…
by - September 27, 2012 9:36 pm
August home sales in Arkansas’ largest metro areas were down more than 8%, and marked three consecutive months of declining home sales in key urban areas of the state.
by - September 27, 2012 9:35 pm
A study commissioned by Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus shows the Arkansas grape and wine industry “greatly” contributes to the economic strength of the state, generating millions of dollars in jobs,…
by - September 27, 2012 6:18 pm
Demand for U.S. durable goods other than transportation equipment unexpectedly dropped in August for a third consecutive month, signaling that slowdowns in business investment and exports will restrain the economic…
by - September 27, 2012 3:58 pm
August home sales in Arkansas’ largest metro areas were down more than 8%, and marked three consecutive months of declining home sales in key urban areas of the state. Northwest…
by - September 27, 2012 3:27 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Pediatrics and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) announced Thursday (Sept. 27) the opening of the Centers for Children in Jonesboro.
by - September 27, 2012 3:12 pm
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. ranked No. 2 behind Apple among a list of "25 Most Inspiring Companies" — selected from a consumer survey overseen by Atlanta-based Performance Inspired Inc. and published…
by - September 27, 2012 2:53 pm
University of Arkansas researchers say that this summer’s drought had an estimated $128 million negative impact on the state’s cattle industry, but the number is certain to climb.
by - September 27, 2012 2:31 pm
Fort Smith-based K-MAC Holdings Corp. has acquired No Limits LLC, a Missouri-based Taco Bell franchisee that owns and operates 25 Taco Bell restaurants. K-MAC is one of the largest Taco…
