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Tighter margins, competition threaten profit, revenue growth at J.B. Hunt Transport Services

Analysts who follow Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services say the logistics giant is facing margin pressures as intermodal rail costs have risen and competition for business continues to reduce rates…

Clean Power Plan supporters, opponents prepare for Tuesday’s landmark court hearing

Supporters and opponents of the Obama administration’s far-reaching Clean Power Plan are lining up in different camps as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit prepares to begin…

Tusk to Tail: It was a good party and a good game until the Hogs were ‘Knight’ed

story by Jeff Laman Editor’s note: Welcome to the fifth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog…

Money Talk: Mortgage debt continues to decline, auto lending soars in Fed’s Eighth District

Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– MORTGAGE DEBT CONTINUES TO DECLINE, AUTO LENDING SOARS IN FED’S EIGHTH DISTRICT…

Stephens Inc. broadens equity coverage for aerospace, defense and government sectors

Little Rock-based Stephens Inc. has named Drew Lipke the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) research analyst for the investment firm’s equity research practice. His coverage will include a broad range of…

Tax Experts Share Their Best Tips for Startup Success

One takeaway: Cash flow is king.

Tax Law Changes Stymied by November Election

Rogers attorney Cal Rose says the election season has made for a volatile and uncertain time in his industry.

In Separate Deals, Marquee High-Rises Change Hands

The Legacy Building and the E.J. Ball Building, both in Fayetteville, have changed ownership.

Former Microsoft Exec to Headline NWA Tech Summit

The third-annual event is set for Oct. 7 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers.

Made By Few Conference to Inspire Makers of the Web

The annual conference will take place at multiple venues in downtown Bentonville and Springdale from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29.

Why Sell a Perfectly Good Business? (OPINION)

After a decade in the mergers and acquisitions industry, Ive found that most perfectly good (i.e. successful and profitable) businesses sell for a variety of reasons, both business-related and personal.

Your Money Belongs Here (EDITORS NOTE)

Study shows two Northwest Arkansas counties lead the state in income investment.

Local Investors Buy Rogers Townhomes for $4.29M (REAL DEALS)

The deal included 20 townhouses just south of the Rogers Police Department on South Dixieland Road in Rogers.

Hodson Views VR as Next Big Thing

Former Fayetteville attorney now running a virtual reality video business in Austin, Texas.

Ask the Expert: Whats Replenishment Got to Do with It?

8th & Walton taps retail experts to answer questions on replenishment and assortment vs. shipper.

Competitive Advantage Through Acquisition (OPINION)

While the full story is yet to be told, there is reason for optimism regarding the outcome of Walmarts acquisition of Jet.com.

Retail Details: History of Bookselling

Trivia on hot topics in the retail world.

Retail Report: Why Kmart is Struggling

National headlines from the retail world.

UAs Campaign Arkansas Sets $1 Billion Fundraising Goal

The school has raised about $530 million so far, with a target date of June 30, 2020, to meet the goal.

UAMS Administrators Announce Retirement

Chancellor Don Rahn will retire next July, and Peter Kohler, vice chancellor of the Fayetteville campus, will step down Dec. 31.

The Supply Side: ReturnPro in Bentonville processes returns for retailers, suppliers

Tiny Fins to open first Arkansas location

Arkansas jobless rate at 4.2% in May, up from 4% in May 2025

St. Bernards launches new cancer therapy program