by - August 18, 2016 10:55 am
Walmart Profits Up 8.6 Percent in 2Q
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported an 8.6 percent increase in second-quarter earnings amid strong U.S. sales and positive e-commerce performance.
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by - August 18, 2016 10:52 am
Wal-Mart Profits Up 8.6 Percent in 2Q
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported an 8.6 percent increase in second-quarter earnings amid strong U.S. sales and positive e-commerce performance.
by - August 18, 2016 9:34 am
UA Fundraising Hits $131.6 Million in FY2016
For the sixth year in a row, the university has raised more than $100 million in private gift support for students, faculty, capital projects and programs.
by - August 18, 2016 5:59 am
Income up 8.6% for Wal-Mart, company raises full-year guidance on the ‘positive momentum’
Fiscal second quarter net income for Wal-Mart Stores rose more than 8%, with adjusted per share earnings of $1.07 topping the consensus estimate of $1.02. Quarterly revenue of $120.854 billion…
by - August 18, 2016 12:39 am
Startup Talk: Little Rock offers sixth lowest startup costs in the U.S.
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– LITTLE ROCK OFFERS SIXTH LOWEST STARTUP COSTS IN THE U.S. In its…
by - August 17, 2016 6:54 pm
Southwestern Energy reveals ‘Strong Bridge Forward’ in new guidance, should boost activity in Arkansas
A recent presentation by Southwestern Energy Inc. reaffirms new hope for Arkansas’ Fayetteville Shale Play as the independent oil and gas company has substantially revised its 2016 guidance for production,…
by - August 17, 2016 6:25 pm
Sen. Boozman continues to support Trump amid falling poll numbers and controversies
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump despite his lagging poll numbers and his myriad of controversial statements in recent weeks. Boozman told the Kiwanis…
by - August 17, 2016 5:49 pm
Bella Vista officials hope trails spur economic development in the city, seek to add more amenities
Nestled in the Ozark foothills Bella Vista is a young city – just 9.5 years old – and still struggling to grow its commercial sector amid a challenging topography and…
by - August 17, 2016 5:19 pm
Talk Business & Politics Daily: The Curry for Congress, inside the numbers edition
Editor’s note: You can watch the full video of today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily at the end of this report, or download an audio version through the iTunes store…
by - August 17, 2016 5:13 pm
Trucking industry hopeful and nervous about new federal efficiency, carbon emission rules
Trucking officials in Arkansas and the U.S. are hoping the final round of greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation will achieve…
by - August 17, 2016 4:48 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart’s Open Call invitation for online suppliers isn’t without challenges
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 - August 17, 2016 4:01 pm
Census Bureau: IT workers earn almost twice as much as other jobs, ranks jump tenfold since 1970
The number of information technology (IT) workers now stands at 4.6 million, compared with just 450,000 in 1970 according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community…
by - August 17, 2016 3:35 pm
City of Clarksville, Diamond Pipeline sign $6.6 million pact to build water intake facility
Diamond Pipeline has agreed to deposit $6.6 million in an escrow account to help the Clarksville Light and Water Company improve its water treatment system in Johnson County as part…
by - August 17, 2016 3:11 pm
American Railcar Industries expands its Paragould operations, will add up to 60 jobs
American Railcar Industries will add up to 60 jobs at a new manufacturing facility in Paragould. Corbitt Manufacturing, a component manufacturing operation with ARI, will begin production at the new…
by - August 17, 2016 1:48 pm
Former State Rep. Harold Copenhaver will vie to become next mayor in Jonesboro
Former Arkansas Representative Harold Copenhaver will challenge incumbent Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin for his job this fall. Copenhaver, 55, exclusively told Talk Business & Politics he will lay out his…
by - August 17, 2016 5:22 am
Health Beat: Aetna to narrow participation in Affordable Care Act
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– AETNA TO NARROW PARTICIPATION IN ACA, CEO SAYS Healthcare giant Aetna announced on Monday…
by - August 16, 2016 8:29 pm
Tyson Foods faces 17 OSHA violations and fines of $263,498
Tyson Foods is again under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration after inspectors found 15 serious violations and two repeat offenses that could result…
by - August 16, 2016 8:29 pm
Tyson Foods faces 17 OSHA violations and fines of $263,498
Tyson Foods is again under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration after inspectors found 15 serious violations and two repeat offenses that could result…
by - August 16, 2016 8:11 pm
Fort Smith sales tax revenue forces budget cuts, Elite Comfort expands workforce
Budget cuts, a business expansion, and a fallen law officer took center stage at Tuesday night’s (Aug. 16) meeting of the Fort Smith Board of Directors. City Finance Director Jennifer…
by - August 16, 2016 7:28 pm
Golden Living planning to sell three service companies, shed more nursing home operations
A day after Diversicare announced it would assume management of 22 Golden Living nursing homes in Mississippi and Alabama, Talk Business & Politics has learned that Golden Living is planning…