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Some Arkansas stocks see huge gains after Trump win

Overall, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is looking to breach the 19,000-point level, rising 590.64 points, or 3.2%, since Trump won the race to the White House.

Marketplaces offer opportunities, threats to Wal-Mart suppliers

The retailer is now working with e-commerce companies like Wayfair, eBags, Took King and Zulilly to ramp up its Marketplace game.

Private label stagnation could be sparked with product diversification

After outpacing consumer packaged goods industry averages for several years, private label dollar sales growth declined during the past two years and unit sales lagged, data show.

Report: Walmart leads retailers in effective chemical policies

A Washington, D.C.-based environmental action group found Wal-Mart Stores and Sams Club are leading the way in efforts to eliminate toxic chemicals with strong policies and demands from their supplier bases.

Cross still Cornerstone of the family business

Over the past 15 years, Cornerstone Bank has been on a steady growth path, and Charlie Cross has remained a leading figure.

Bentonville Plaza, adjacent land sells for $56.8 million (REAL DEALS)

An Oklahoma-based investor bought the nine-story property and an additional 16 acres.

Serious comedy is not an oxymoron (OPINION)

Improvisation should be taught in every business school in the country.

Economist sees industry winners, losers as result of Trump presidency

BOK Financial executive says the banking, biotech, pharmaceutical and traditional energy industries will flourish, whereas funding clean energy will diminish.

Distressed home sales fall in local markets

A California-based data company says the inventory is small in the best markets, and distressed homes sell fast.

Buffington buys Otter Creek lots in Cave Springs for $5.47 million

The Fayetteville-based home builder purchased 90 acres in the neighborhood.

Two build-to-suit projects on tap for Fountain Plaza

In Bentonville, Womens Health Associates is getting a new office building, and a two-story, 46,500-square-feet office building is being developed.

Cooking Studio planned in downtown Rogers

The studio will replace Heirloom restaurant, which vacated the property earlier this month.

Women and Infants Center opens at Washington Regional

The $60 million project added a five-story, 132,800-square-foot patient tower to the existing hospital campus.

Springdales Joses moving to Tontitown

A disagreement in lease terms prompted the popular restaurant to relocate.

More office space ticketed for Pinnacle

A 40,000-square-foot office building is being planned for the Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers.

Riff Raff: The lucky ones

Sadness about the loss of such positive energy in this troubled world is natural but please do not be sad for the close friends and family of Patricia Brown, for…

Sen. Cotton deflects on Trump post, discusses future Congressional issues

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., gave no hints on a possible role in the upcoming Donald Trump administration in an interview that covered Trump’s potential conflicts of business interests, Iran…

Made in America: Recycling industry accounted for nearly 800,000 jobs, $36 billion in wages

Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– RECYCLING INDUSTRY ACCOUNTED FOR NEARLY 800,000 JOBS, $36 BILLION…

In pre-filing, Democrats’ seek ethics package, leaders seek fiscal session end

Bills proposed during the first week of pre-filing for next year’s legislative session included a package of 11 ethics and accountability bills filed by Democrats in the House and Senate,…

Wal-Mart controller Steve Whaley to step down December 31

Wal-Mart Stores announced Friday (Nov. 18) that Senior Vice President and Controller Steve Whaley, 57, is resigning, effective Dec. 31. Whaley, the company’s principal accounting officer since 2007, will stay…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson