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J.B. Hunt Reports Rise in Profits, Yet Misses Estimates

The companys earnings report shows a 14 percent difference between net earnings in the third quarter of 2012 and the third quarter of 2013.

Bond Market Down, Not Out

Analysts are advising to hang tough until better rates come around at some point in the future.

Bank Deposits in NWA Decrease 4.8 Percent

FDIC-insured bank deposits in the six-county region that make up the local market shrank to $11.7 billion, down from $12.3 billion in the same period a year ago.

Texas Outfit in Rapid-Growth Mode Eyes NWA Expansion

Springdale adviser Jon Palfreeman has partnered with CFO4Life, which has about $600 million under management.

Cattle Industry Still Suffering Effects of Last Years Drought

The cattle inventory in Arkansas has reached a 60-year low.

MacNaughton, Mitchell to Speak at Annual CASA Event

Sixth annual Light of Hope is scheduled Nov. 19 in Rogers and Springdale.

LaFrance Plucks 9.4 Acres on Whitaker Roundabout

Office space near the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville also has a new owner.

Eight Years Not Enough to Determine Beaver Lake Quality

Each August, the district measures water quality during its event called Secchi Day.

Homebuilder Arrested on Hot Check, Faces Year in Jail

Grant Wise, founding partner of Wise Custom Realty, was arrested Wednesday on a misdemeanor charge tied to a separate construction venture.

SEC Filing: Americas Car-Mart COO Eddie Hight Announces Retirement

Move becomes effective November 30, ending 29 years with the company.

Petrizzo Resigns as CEO of Ozark Guidance

Tom Petrizzo resigned September 29 to become CEO of Tri-County Mental Health in Kansas City, Mo.

Crain Hyundai to Move Dealership From Springdale to Fayetteville

Central Arkansas auto dealer Larry Crain recently bought 12 acres just south of the Garland Road exit along Interstate 540 in Fayetteville.

Bullard to Speak at QBA Luncheon

The Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas will welcome the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on November 21.

Walmart to Buy Out Wholesale Partner in India Venture

The break-up is a setback to Wal-Marts plans to open retail stores Asias third-largest economy.

Toy Maker to Open $6.5M Facility in Rogers

Gov. Beebe, Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon show support for decision as first step in effort to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States.

Economic Development Announcement Scheduled Monday in Rogers

Gov. Beebe and Bill Simon will give additional details at an 11 a.m. news conference at the John Q. Hammons Center.

Anonymous Donor Gifts JBU $6 Million

The donation is part of the approximately $10 million that will be raised to launch the school’s nursing program.

Arvest Plans National Banking Corp. Buyout

NBC is the parent holding company for National Bank of Arkansas, based in North Little Rock.

UAMS, Highlands Oncology Group Announce Collaboration

The two organizations will combine efforts to expedite the process for patients enrolling in research clinical trials offered concurrently at both facilities.

New Medicare Tax Worthy of Attention, Not Panic

Area CPAs are being aggressive in counseling their clients on a 3.8 percent surtax on net investment income.

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson