by - July 18, 2012 10:42 pm
WASHINGTON – Worsening drought conditions prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to designate 39 additional counties as primary natural disaster areas, the agency announced July 18. USDA so far has…
by - July 18, 2012 6:06 pm
J.C. Penney Co. CEO Ron Johnson, reiterating that his turnaround of the department store chain will take four years, said he’s sticking with his strategy for “everyday low prices.” “We…
by - July 18, 2012 5:33 pm
New U.S. home construction rose in June to the highest level in almost four years, indicating the residential real estate market is strengthening even as other parts of the economy…
by - July 18, 2012 5:19 pm
Home Bancshares reports record Q2 earnings, but a predicted acquisition has yet to materialize.
by - July 18, 2012 3:35 pm
In a season of tepid retail, traffic big box operators are out to rustle up better back-to-school business by engaging shoppers online. Beginning Friday, Target Stores will launch its “Summer…
by - July 18, 2012 12:55 pm
Reeling commodity markets continue to beat down potential earnings and the share price of Tyson Foods Inc. The meat giant’s stock set a 52-week low this week and was downgraded…
by - July 18, 2012 12:39 pm
The Wall Street Journal reports that Providence Equity Partners LLC, owner of Newport Television Stations, is close to a deal to sell the bulk of its portfolio of stations to three broadcasting companies.
by - July 18, 2012 9:17 am
New rules from the U.S. Labor Department, effective July 1, will dramatically alter the look of your quarterly 401(K) statements. Whether or not they alter your investment income is a different story.
by - July 17, 2012 5:42 pm
More than 300 jobseekers had filed in to the Fort Smith Convention Center Exhibit Halls A and B during the first 50 minutes of the 7-hour Careers for Our Region…
by - July 17, 2012 11:05 am
Beef U.S. beef packer margins averaged $20 per head last week, deteriorating to $6 by Tuesday (July 18), according to Hedgers Edge. The mid-year Cattle Inventory report will be issued…
by - July 17, 2012 8:54 am
PrivacyStar announced a new partnership with Little Rock-based Alltel Wireless, which will carry PrivacyStar features for Alltel Wireless Android customers.
by - July 16, 2012 10:41 pm
One of the state’s hottest Hollywood properties never appears on screen. He’s behind the scenes making a name for himself and for Arkansas.
by - July 16, 2012 9:17 pm
Real estate markets are uniquely local. That’s a statement supported by the fact that home sales in the city of Fort Smith remained constant in the first half of 2012,…
by - July 16, 2012 7:35 pm
June home sales across Benton and Washington counties were mixed, but with half of 2012 already in the books, insiders say the market is healthier than a year ago. Benton…
by - July 16, 2012 4:50 pm
Analysts predicted a strong second quarter for Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and the trucking giant delivered with $80.5 million, or 67 cents per share of net earnings. Profits…
by - July 16, 2012 3:16 pm
J.B. Hunt Transport Services continued its steady climb in revenue and earnings.
by - July 16, 2012 2:44 pm
A worst-in-a-generation drought from Indiana to Arkansas to California is damaging crops and rural economies and threatening to drive food prices to record levels. Agriculture, though a small part of…
by - July 16, 2012 2:28 pm
Retail sales in the U.S. unexpectedly fell for a third month in June as limited employment gains took a toll on consumers. The 0.5% drop followed a 0.2% decrease in…
by - July 16, 2012 12:45 pm
The latest Arkansas Consumer Confidence Report still reflects overall pessimism, but does show improvement in several key areas as residents are feeling more comfortable with their personal finances, job security…
by - July 16, 2012 12:14 pm
Springdale's J.V. Manufacturing, producer of the CRAM-A-LOT line of solid waste and recycling equipment for commercial and industrial applications since 1978, has completed an expansion project at its location on…
