by - October 20, 2016 2:36 pm
J.B. Hunt to give 22-cent dividend
J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced Wednesday (Oct. 20) will pay its shareholders a 22-cents per share cash dividend on Nov. 18 to shareholders of record on Nov. 4, according to…
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by - October 20, 2016 11:57 am
Bear State Financial sees almost 58% rise in net income in first nine months of 2016
Little Rock-based Bear State Financial reported Wednesday (Oct. 20) that third quarter net income was up 47.5% and net income for the first nine months of the year is up…
by - October 20, 2016 11:44 am
Chinese garment company to bring textile plant, 400 jobs to Little Rock (Updated)
After seeing thousands of nondurable apparel manufacturing jobs leave eastern Arkansas since the early 1990s, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and his economic development team are bringing 400 of those jobs back…
by - October 20, 2016 11:41 am
Skyline Report: Northwest Arkansas building activity, absorption increase in 2016
The latest edition of Arvest Bank’s Skyline Report was released Thursday (Oct. 20), with more evidence showing that demand conditions in the residential real estate market remain robust. In the…
by - October 20, 2016 10:50 am
UA alums give $375,000 for libraries
The University of Arkansas Libraries will receive $375,000 from two UA alumni, Ben and Janet Hyneman of Jonesboro, the UA announced on Thursday (Oct. 20). The Janet and Ben Hyneman…
by - October 20, 2016 10:10 am
Arkansas’ balanced budget still producing debt: $16.75 billion owed total
“The old saying is, ‘Amateurs study tactics. Professionals study logistics,’” said Rep. Doug House, R-North Little Rock, a retired National Guard colonel. “I think in politics, amateurs study policy and…
by - October 20, 2016 8:58 am
Home Bancshares’ profitable winning streak continues on strong loan portfolio growth
Conway-based Home BancShares Inc., parent company of Centennial Bank, continued its quarterly earnings streak as the regional Arkansas bank saw organic loan growth of more than $90 million in third…
by - October 19, 2016 11:04 pm
Bass: Trump’s refusal to promise acceptance of election outcome a highlight
The third and final presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump didn’t live up to the hype and probably won’t change the results, but the defining moment…
by - October 19, 2016 7:47 pm
BancorpSouth meets Wall Street expectations, looks to get tabled merger deals back on schedule
BancorpSouth Inc., which recently extended merger deals with two community banks in northeast Louisiana and central Texas into 2017, matched Wall Street expectations for the quarter as the Tupelo, Miss.-based…
by - October 19, 2016 5:47 pm
Simmons First books 3Q profits of $23.4 million, completes acquisition of Tennessee community bank
Simmons First National Corp. on Wednesday (Oct. 19) reported that quarterly profits improved by 8.5% from a year ago as the publicly traded financial concern looks to digest its latest…
by - October 19, 2016 5:22 pm
The Supply Side: Westrock Coffee aiming for Walmart U.S. shelves a second time
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - October 19, 2016 4:45 pm
Talk Business & Politics Daily: The Delta revival edition
Sit down with Chris Masingill, co-chair of the Delta Regional Authority, and you’ll soon hear the gospel of how investing in the Delta is working to turnaround the long-struggling region….
by - October 19, 2016 4:10 pm
IberiaBanks Pete Yuan leaves Arkansas for Texas; Smithers named new regional president
Pete Yuan, Arkansas region president for IberiaBank since 2010, has taken over as president of the banks Texas market. He assumed the role in early October.
by - October 19, 2016 4:04 pm
UA sets up Chinese food safety center, funded by Walmart Foundation
University of Arkansas representatives are helping take on food-borne illness in China with the establishment of the Walmart Safety Collaboration Center.
by - October 19, 2016 3:03 pm
Beige Book report shows moderately expanding regional economy, Arkansas’ labor market tightening as home sales soar
The Federal Reserve’s monthly Beige Book report for the Eighth District released Wednesday (Oct. 19) shows economic conditions across the regional economy have modestly improved from a month ago, highlighted…
by - October 19, 2016 2:55 pm
AARP decries tiny cost-of-living adjustment to SSI benefits
After the Obama administration announced a small bump on Tuesday (Oct. 18) in cost-of-living adjustments to Social Security benefits next year, AARP officials are asking presidential candidates Donald Trump and…
by - October 19, 2016 2:47 pm
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame announces inductees for 2017
The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Board announced Wednesday (Oct. 19) the 2017 class of inductees for…
by - October 19, 2016 2:43 pm
SBA hires Northwest Arkansas senior area manager
Jeffrey Salzer has been hired as the Northwest Arkansas senior area manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arkansas District Office. Salzer will be based in Fayetteville and be SBA’s…
by - October 19, 2016 2:26 pm
Law enforcers state case against medical marijuana, new TV ad to air
Members of the law enforcement community Wednesday (Oct. 19) expressed their opposition to two measures on the November ballot that would legalize medical marijuana, with the president of the Arkansas…
by - October 19, 2016 1:48 pm
UA, funded by Walmart Foundation, takes part in launch of Chinese food safety center
CORRECTION: A previous headline with this story misstated the involvement of the University of Arkansas. Wal-Mart Stores launched the Walmart Safety Collaboration Center, and the UA is supporting that initiative….