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Car-Mart shares surge on strong earnings

Thursday (Nov. 20) was the best one day action for investors of America’s Car-Mart in years. The buy here, pay here used-car dealer shares (NASDAQ: CRMT) surged 14.20% to close…

NWA cookie artist featured in international pastry publications

Most would agree that baking is an art. Those who don't obviously have never seen one of Amber Ebbrecht's cookies. The 29 year-old Northwest Arkansas mother of two has parlayed…

Dillard’s shares surge on talks of a real estate spin off

Investors of Dillard’s Inc. enjoyed a hefty $10 jump in share price on Thursday (Nov. 20) as the stock rose 9.4% to $121.14 per share in very active trading. The…

Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith metro post income gains in 2013

Of the eight metro areas in or connected to Arkansas, five had per capita personal income growth and three posted declines in 2013 compared to 2012. Only three Arkansas counties…

Delta Regional Authority Invests $1.3 Million In Arkansas Economic Projects

The Delta Regional Authority will invest $1.3 million into eight projects across Arkansas – grant money aimed at boosting economic development in rural parts of the state. Leaders said the…

2Q Revenue Up 10.2 Percent For Americas Car-Mart

The Bentonville company reported revenue of $133.8 million for the quarter, up 10.2 percent compared to the same quarter last year.

Scammers prompt Wal-Mart to tweak online price matching policy

Less than a week after Wal-Mart said it would match prices with online retailers in its stores, scammers found a way to cheat the system. Shoppers showed store cashiers a…

Dollar General in talks with FTC over Family Dollar

Dollar General Corporation affirmed its commitment to the acquisition of Family Dollar Stores in a statement to the media on Wednesday (Nov. 19). The discounter said it is actively engaged…

Car-Mart quarterly profits of $7.51 million beat expectations

America’s Car-Mart is beginning to reap the rewards of its disciplined business model. The company posted net profits of $7.519 million in its second quarter of fiscal 2015. Net income…

Walton Arts Center hires vice president of operations

Walton Arts Center announced Wednesday (Nov. 19) that Wendy Riggs will join the arts center as vice president of operations. Riggs brings over 30 years of arts and venue management,…

Tyson Foods Boss Predicts 12% Earnings Growth In 2015

CEO Donnie Smith said Tyson Foods “2.0” is at the beginning of a new growth phase with the integration of Hillshire Brands it acquired earlier this year at a cost…

Domestic Freight Trends Look Healthy, But Trouble Looms For West Coast Exports

After several years of ups and downs in the national freight transportation sector, 2014 trends appear to be well in favor of the trucking industry and other shippers. Such trends…

Capitol rally opposing gay marriage draws cheers and jeers

Supporters of Arkansas’ anti-gay marriage amendment rallied at the Capitol Wednesday, the day before the Arkansas Supreme Court and a U.S. district judge were to hear oral arguments on Judge…

Car-Mart Drives Easy To Higher Sales, Profits In Q2

America’s Car-Mart had a healthy quarter of higher revenue and stronger profits as same-store sales and customer loyalty boosted top line and bottom line growth. The Bentonville-based “buy here, pay…

Arkansas Rice Growers, Congressional Officials Question Iraqi Contract

The country of Iraq recently bought more expensive rice from Brazil and Uruguay despite efforts from U.S. growers. Now, Arkansas farmers and lawmakers are voicing their dissatisfaction.

Tyson Foods boss predicts 12% earnings growth in 2015

CEO Donnie Smith said Tyson Foods “2.0” is at the beginning of a new growth phase with the integration of Hillshire Brands it acquired earlier this year at a cost…

Rally Opposing Gay Marriage Draws Cheers, Jeers