by - February 18, 2016 12:14 pm
The turnaround mission for Walmart U.S. is in its second year of leadership behind Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran, but estimates that better revenue and operating profits are another year…
by - February 18, 2016 10:58 am
Entergy Corp. on Thursday reported that fourth-quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations although assets impairments for the company’s nuclear and wholesale energy business caused the utility operator to end fiscal…
by - February 18, 2016 6:56 am
Wal-Mart Stores’ full fiscal year revenue fell 0.7% to $482.13 billion, with net income of $14.694 billion down 9.2% compared to fiscal year 2015. Although sales were up 3.6% in…
by - February 18, 2016 6:25 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. AT&T JOINS VERIZON WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF 5G NETWORK ROADMAP, SPEEDS 100X FASTER: Six…
by - February 18, 2016 6:03 am
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge (R) unveiled “Laura’s Card,” a new initiative to assist and empower victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Laura’s Card was created through legislation passed…
by - February 18, 2016 6:03 am
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge (R) unveiled “Laura’s Card,” a new initiative to assist and empower victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Laura’s Card was created through legislation passed…
by - February 17, 2016 10:02 pm
Lockheed Martin on Wednesday (Feb. 17) said it has withdrawn its protest of the $30 billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle award, ending the defense giant’s six-month long legal battle to…
by - February 17, 2016 9:16 pm
After a year of consultants’ reports, expert testimony and long meetings, the Health Reform Legislative Task Force will vote on recommendations for legislation at its next meeting in preparation for…
by - February 17, 2016 8:31 pm
The smartphone data access issue between Apple and the FBI comes with many layers of nuance and complexity and certainly requires adult contemplation that continues to elude the knee-jerk positions…
by - February 17, 2016 8:28 pm
Arkansas’ Medicaid program spent $148 million on one group psychotherapy billing code from 2013-15, far more than other states, thanks to policies that don’t limit the amount of patient visits…
by - February 17, 2016 8:00 pm
Editor’s note: Notes from the Campaign Trail is a compilation of various political insider tidbits and is sponsored by Little Rock-based Capitol Advisors Group. –––––––––––– MEDICAL MARIJUANA GETS AG APPROVAL FOR…
by - February 17, 2016 5:53 pm
The newest branch of First National Bank NWA will be built in downtown Bentonville’s Arts District. Regional bank president Rob Husong told Talk Business & Politics that bank officials have…
by - February 17, 2016 5:24 pm
Homebuilders and commercial construction crews kept busy in 2015 with one of the most active building paces in the region’s history. The cities of Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale issued…
by - February 17, 2016 4:32 pm
A University of Arkansas entrepreneurship team won the grand prize at one of the premier graduate student business plan competitions in the country.
by - February 17, 2016 1:45 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) said Wednesday that a health care special session could occur “within 10 days” before the scheduled April 13 fiscal session, with his legislative package ready about…
by - February 17, 2016 12:24 pm
The delayed and much-anticipated opening of Whole Foods is two short weeks away with special features, including a 16-tap bar where shoppers can enjoy a after work happy hour between…
by - February 17, 2016 6:37 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– NEXT PHASE OF ACA TO BRING MORE CHANGES, CHALLENGES TO EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS…
by - February 16, 2016 8:05 pm
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday approved the economic feasibility for the University of Arkansas to issue bonds of up to $30 million for campus facility improvements. The move…
by - February 16, 2016 8:05 pm
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday approved the economic feasibility for the University of Arkansas to issue bonds of up to $30 million for campus facility improvements. The move…
by - February 16, 2016 5:13 pm
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…
