Tag: Public Companies

Wal-Marti Gras

Residents of New Orleans are still fighting over a Wal-Mart Supercenter planned for the site of a former housing project, but it looks like things are going Wal-Mart?s way.

Wal-Martians, We Salute You

Although its rise to be the largest company in the nation and the world has created some animosity from rivals, we congratulate Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Arkansas Best 1Q Drops

Arkansas Best Corp. of Fort Smith on April 19 reported first-quarter income that was $7.6 million less than income from the first quarter of 2001.

Baldor Declared 13-cent 2Q Dividend

Headquartered in Fort Smith, Baldor Electric Co. recently declared a regular quarterly dividend of 13 cents for the second quarter, payable to shareholders of record on June 7.

Cannon Truck Driver Accused of Kidnapping

A truck driver for Springdale-based Cannon Express Inc. was arrested April 20 in Dublin, Ga., after an Alabama woman scrawled a message pleading for help on a bathroom wall in Tennessee.

J.B. Hunt 1Q Net Earnings Soar

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell announced a 206 percent increase in first-quarter net earnings in 2002 as compared to the same period last year.

P.A.M. 1Q Net Income Increases by $1M

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. of Tontitown on April 16 said first-quarter net income and earnings per share have increased since the same time last year.

Superior Financial Issues Amended Reports

Superior Financial Corp. of Little Rock released on April 1 delayed year-end earnings figures that include restatements going back to the fourth quarter of 2000.

USA Truck Records Positive 1Q Net Income

Van Buren-based USA Truck Inc. said its first-quarter net income increased to $73,853, or 1 cent a share, compared with a net loss of $404,910, or 4 cents a share, for the first quarter of 2001.

Wal-Mart Shareholders to Convene June 7

The annual shareholders meeting of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, June 7, in Bud Walton Arena on the Univeristy of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville.

Tyson Brings Home Even More Bacon

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale, the nation?s largest producer of beef and poultry, announced on April 16 that it has signed a letter of intent to buy a Nebraska bacon processing facility.

Tyson Foods Preparing to Sell IBP Subsidiary

On April 5, Tyson Foods announced it would sell off one of the subsidiaries from its September purchase of IBP Inc. of Dakota Dunes, S.D.

PLPC Is Wired for Teamwork

Preformed Line Products Co.?s manufacturing plant in Rogers makes more than 8,000 different high-tech gadgets that anonymously affect many people?s lives.

AERT Records Black 2001 Net Income

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. reported improved fourth-quarter and annual profits.

Brass Eagle Plans to Sell Stock to Employees

The shareholders of Brass Eagle Inc. of Bentonville will meet May 22 to approve the re-election of the company?s six directors and to allow employees to purchase 30,000 shares of stock at 85 percent of market value.

Edgewater Promotes Hall to Vice President

Edgewater Technology Inc. of Wakefield, Mass., formerly part of StaffMark Inc. of Fayetteville, announced on March 20 that William Hall had been promoted to vice president of consulting services.

First Federal Bancshares Authorizes Stock Repurchase

Harrison?s First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. announced on April 2 that it completed a buyback and authorized the repurchase of up to 150,638 shares, about 5 percent of its common stock.

First Albany Corp. Call Southwestern Energy Corp. a ?Buy?

First Albany Corp. of Albany, N.Y., on April 2 initiated coverage of Southwestern Energy Corp. with a ?buy? rating.

Wal-Mart de Mexico March Sales Rose 10 Percent

Wal-Mart de Mexico SA, the country?s largest mass merchandiser, on April 9 said same-store sales grew 10 percent in March over the same month last year.

Wal-Mart 2002 Reflects Founder?s Vision

While Wal-Mart has changed vastly in the decade since Sam Walton died, the co-founder?s vision remains in place.

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