Tag: Public Companies

Regional Banks Bag ?Buy? Ratings

Two regional banks with large interests in Northwest Arkansas got ?buy? ratings when Williams Capital Group L.P. recently inititated coverage of their stocks.

Tyson Considers Corporate Expansion

Springdale officials were hoping Tyson might provide just what Emma Avenue needs by expanding its corporate offices into an existing building downtown.

California Investigating Beverly for Criminal Charges

In it’s first-quarter filing, Beverly Enterprises Inc. announced that the State of California authorities are investigating the company for possible criminal charges.

Brass Eagle 1Q Income Slips

Brass Eagle Inc. of Bentonville, which manufactures paintball guns and other extreme-sports products, said income for the quarter ended March 31 fell but the retail environment is improving.

Cannon Express Loses $2.4 Million in 3Q

Cannon Express Inc. reports a net loss of $2.4 million for its fiscal third quarter, which ended March 31. The loss was 198 percent greater than the loss of $795,777 for the comparable quarter of 2001.

Delta Systems 1Q Sales Jump 31 Percent

First-quarter sales for automation and motion control leader Delta Systems Inc. of Rogers were $1.98 million, up 31 percent from $1.51 million for 2001?s first quarter.

First Federal Bancshares Assets Growing

First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. reported on May 15 that its assets grew to $691.1 million during the first quarter ended March 31.

Tyson Foods Will Give Quarterly Dividend in September

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale has declared a quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share on Class A common stock and about 4 cents per share on Class B common stock.

Wal-Mart 1Q Figures Balloon

Sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. jumped by 14 percent and net income increased by 20 percent in the fiscal first quarter as consumers stuck with ?Everyday Low Prices? amid the sluggish economy.

Arkansas Western Debuts New Web Site

Fayetteville?s Arkansas Western Gas Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly traded Southwestern Energy Co. of Houston, recently unveiled its new Web site for natural gas customers.

Dean Resigns After UA Receives Historical Gift

Randall Woods? resignation as dean of the UA?s Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences seemed to coincide with the Walton family?s $300 million gift to the UA in April.

Border Delays Costly to Trucking Industry

Trucking companies have suffered delays since the terrorist attacks on the United States that only an airline could understand.

BOK Financial to Issue 3 Percent Dividend

Tulsa?s BOK Financial Corp., which owns Bank of Arkansas N.A., will issue a 3 percent stock dividend on May 29 to shareholders of record by May 13.

Beverly Shows Encouraging 1Q

Fort Smith-headquartered Beverly Enterprises Inc. on April 30 announced generally improved first-quarter figures.

Delta Systems 1Q Revenue Recedes

Rogers motion-control solution leader Delta Systems Inc. on April 29 reported 2001 revenue of $6.11 million, down 9 percent from $6.75 million in 2000. Its quest for profitability improved dramatically, however.

Edgewater Suffers 1Q Net Loss of $13.9 Million

Edgewater Technology Inc. of Wakefield, Mass., formerly part of StaffMark Inc. of Fayetteville, reported a net loss of $13.9 million for the first quarter of its fiscal year, which ended March 31.

Acquisition Bolsters Tyson Foods 2Q Net Income

Tyson Foods Inc. said the Springdale company met Wall Street expectations with $65 million in second-quarter net income (or 18 cents a share).

Delta Systems Seeks Higher Revenue, New Projects in Coming Year

Delta Systems Inc., the Rogers PC-based motion-control solutions firm, has established several goals for 2002.

Tyson, Wal-Mart Fleets Blanket U.S. Highways

Springdale?s Tyson Foods became the world?s largest protein company with its purchase of IBP Inc. A by-product of the merger has also made Tyson Foods a fair-sized trucking company.

The Buck Shops Here

It seems a whitetail buck decided to check out the everyday low prices recently at an Iowa Wal-Mart store, making for several anxious moments around the produce section.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ArcBest goes electric, Baptist Health nurse receives national award

Consumers expected to spend $27.9 billion for Father’s Day

Kevin Costner advocates for national parks during Congressional hearing in Hot Springs

The 9th annual Juneteenth celebration slated for Jonesboro