by - July 27, 2012 4:14 pm
Just a few months ago, there were likely few – if any – Wal-Mart observers who would have guessed share prices of the world’s largest retailer would push past the upper $60-range and flirt with $75 by late July.
by - July 27, 2012 4:09 pm
Privately-held Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank reported a $423,000 second quarter loss for the period ending June 30, 2012.
by - July 27, 2012 3:28 pm
Just a few months ago, there were likely few – if any – Wal-Mart observers who would have guessed share prices of the world’s largest retailer would push past the…
by - July 27, 2012 11:49 am
The U.S. home-vacancy rate, a measure of properties empty and for sale, fell to the lowest level since 2006 as demand for housing improved and lenders slowed property repossessions. The…
by - July 27, 2012 11:21 am
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Friday (July 27) that Arkansas and other states have reached an agreement with the McKesson Corporation to settle allegations that McKesson reported inflated pricing data…
by - July 27, 2012 11:11 am
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter as a softening job market prompted Americans to curb spending. Gross domestic product, the value of all goods…
by - July 27, 2012 10:52 am
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education board has approved for Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Human Services and a Supply Chain Management option for…
by - July 27, 2012 8:14 am
Active CEO leadership groups in central and northwest Arkansas have pushed those regions to the forefront of the state’s economy. Add Fort Smith to the list of those wanting to emulate that success.
by - July 27, 2012 7:39 am
how to get back my ex girlfriend The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board recommended two applicants for interview for the state agency's director post, while expressing disappointment with the depth…
by - July 27, 2012 7:18 am
The record slump in natural-gas prices signals companies from BHP Billiton Ltd. to Ultra Petroleum Corp. are at risk of writing off billions of dollars of assets — including assets…
by - July 26, 2012 11:30 pm
Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services continues to run a fiscally sound business amid an unpredictable economy and tepid retail sales, according to industry watchers. Following another strong quarter ending June…
by - July 26, 2012 6:32 pm
Sparks Health System, a division of Health Management Associates (HMA), will join the more than 300 locations nationwide in moving to a cloud-based records management system. HMA announced last week…
by - July 26, 2012 6:22 pm
Facebook Inc. fell in late trading after its first earnings report as a public company reflected slowing sales and narrower profit margins, failing to assuage the concerns over growth that…
by - July 26, 2012 6:13 pm
A slump in June orders for equipment such as computers and machinery signals U.S. business investment will probably cool in the second half of the year and contribute less to…
by - July 26, 2012 6:02 pm
Summit Medical Center in Van Buren has been named a recipient of a “Diamond Award” by the Arkansas Hospital Association in the writing category. The award winning article, “Summit Lends…
by - July 26, 2012 5:57 pm
Drs. Nuttha Ungnapatanin and David Miller are set to join Sparks Health System. Ungnapatanin specializes in treating thyroid disease, endocrine conditions and osteoporosis. Beginning Aug. 13, she will be available…
by - July 26, 2012 4:03 pm
Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce President Paul Harvel expects the “Fort Smith Regional Council CEO Group” to be “extremely active” in the last part of 2012. Among short-range planning…
by - July 26, 2012 3:54 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. reported net income of $934,791 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, an improvement from year-ago earnings when the Tontitown-based trucking firm posted a $692,000 profit.
by - July 26, 2012 3:47 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. reported net income of $934,791 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, an improvement from year-ago earnings when the Tontitown-based trucking firm posted a $692,000 profit….
by - July 26, 2012 8:58 am
Simmons First National Corp. reported second quarter net income of $6.5 million, slightly below the $6.7 million it earned one year ago. “We continue to benefit significantly from strong asset…
