by - February 4, 2002 12:00 am
Investment Committee Names Alpha Wolves
The Alpha Fund?s investment committee will consist of a ?Who?s Who? of local business leaders.
Tag: Investments
by - January 7, 2002 12:00 am
National Home Centers Offer Ends
Dwain A. Newman and The Newman Family LLC announced on Dec. 27 that their offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of common stock of National Home Centers Inc. not already owned by Dwain Newman expired on Dec. 26
by - January 7, 2002 12:00 am
Mortgage Mania Grips Area
With interest rates so low, banks across the region are posting record numbers. But a recent peek at Arvest Mortgage Co.?s 2001 numbers shows what a whopper of a year both it and Northwest Arkansas had.
by - December 10, 2001 12:00 am
Recession Should be Over Soon
Our first reaction to the National Bureau of Economic Research making the official call that the United States is in a recession: Well, duh. Talk about stating the obvious.
by - December 10, 2001 12:00 am
There is Room for Optimism (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)
News of the day shakes confidence, but there?s room for optimism about next year?s rebound in the Arkansas and national economies.
by - November 26, 2001 12:00 am
Wealthiest Arkansans: Stephenses Hang on Behind Waltons Despite Tough Year
The Stephens family of Little Rock has lost almost a third of its stock holding wealth since mid-2000, but it manages to hang on in Arkansas Business? 2001 listing of Arkansans? stock holdings.
by - November 26, 2001 12:00 am
Financial Services Firm Offers Blount Advice
Jim Blount, formerly of MetLife Financial Services Inc.?s branch in Springdale, opened an independent financial and investment counseling company on Nov. 16 in Springdale.
by - November 26, 2001 12:00 am
Sunbelt Whipping Rivals
Sunbelt Business Advisors of the Ozarks Inc. has apparently been ?taking names? lately in the business brokerage sector.
by - November 26, 2001 12:00 am
Area is Rich in Opportunities
This week?s Business Journal features a picture of $1 million ? pg 29. That?s really $1 million in cash. Now imagine 93,000 piles like that one.
by - November 26, 2001 12:00 am
Hang in There for 2002?s 2Q
Few would argue that Arkansas and the United States aren?t in a recession, even though there?s been no ?official? pronouncement. The only questions are how bad will it be, and how long will it last?
by - November 12, 2001 12:00 am
Bean Counters Come Northwest Arkansas to Stay
Local acountants move into Northwest Arkansas as spouse of big-business employee.
by - November 12, 2001 12:00 am
SBA Offers Disaster Loans to Blunt Sept. 11 Impact
On Oct. 22, the U.S. Small Business Administration expanded its Economic Injury Disaster Loan program to include businesses across the country that were directly impacted by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.
by - November 12, 2001 12:00 am
Capital Idea Puts Vim Into Genesis
Momentum is still swirling in Fayetteville?s mountain air following the Oct. 16 announcement that the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Capital Corporation Group will partner to attract and develop startup companies in Arkansas.
by - November 12, 2001 12:00 am
Stephens Sticks by Convictions
Warren Stephens isn?t one to back off from controversy or stand down from his convictions.
by - October 29, 2001 12:00 am
So Long Usury; Who Needs ya?
Arkansas? financial institutions are in a better position to compete following the appeals court ruling that finally rids us of the archaic bank usury law.
by - October 29, 2001 12:00 am
Walton Re-structures Management
After years of having 21 different bank presidents and division heads reporting directly to him, Jim Walton is implementing a new regional management structure that will cut that number to eight.
by - October 15, 2001 12:00 am
Legal Dream Team Starts With Everett
Northwest Arkansas? top lawyers come from diverse backgrounds.
by - October 1, 2001 12:00 am
American Investors? Policyholders Left in Lurch During Liquidation Appeals
While American Investors Life Insurance Co. of Little Rock appeals its liquidation, policyholders are fighting off creditors.
by - September 17, 2001 12:00 am
Morgan Stanley Dealing with Destruction
Arkansas? offices for Morgan Stanley have been instructed not to comment about its loss in the World Trade Center attack or the company?s standing going forward.
by - September 17, 2001 12:00 am
Market Should Rebound
Investors are likely to be more conservative after the terrorist attacks Sept. 11 on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon near Washington, D.C.