Tag: Public Companies

Loislaw.com Needs Cash; Losses Depress Stock

Loislaw.com’s executives say the company is still solid, despite a needed injection of cash.

Innovators Change Face of N.W. Ark. Business

Northwest Arkansas has been blessed with a surplus of innovative business leaders over the years. Here’s a look at 12 up-and-comers.

ABF Revenues Increase 7.9 Percent

The Fort Smith-based trucking company sees a jump due to revenue increases for subsidiaries ABF Freight System Inc., G.I. Trucking Co. and Clipper.

Driver Shortage Blamed for Shortfall at Cannon

Cannon Express’logistics and intermodal division revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2001 show a decrease of $512,986, or 23 percent, compared with the comparable period in 2000.

First Federal Bancshares Sees Net Income Drop

An 18 percent decrease in net income was “due to a decrease in net interest income and an increase in noninterest expenses,” company filings say.

J.B. Hunt Reports 3Q Earnings Increase

J.B. Hunt Transport Services of Lowell announces that its net earnings for the third quarter of 2000 increased to $9.1 million, compared with $5 million in the same period in 1999.

National Home Centers Sees Income Drop

The Springdale home improvement supply and building materials company continues to focus on contractor sales.

Southwestern Energy Reports Flow Test Success

A flow test of the Robertson oil well in Lafayette Parish, La., tops production at the Dugas & LeBlanc well.

Third Time?s a Charm for Walmart.com?

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. launches its third online retailing incarnation to mixed reviews.

A Prelude to More J.B. Hunt Consolidation?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. could dominate the competitive trucking industry with more consolidation, analysts say.

Loislaw.com Charges Off Severance

The severance pay for former president and CEO Mark O. Beyland equals a 1-cent–per-share loss for Loislaw.com.

American Freightways Gets Nicholson Award

American Freightways Corp.’s 1999 shareholders report receives the 2000 Nicholson Award, honoring the nation?s best publications from the trucking, transportation and leasing industries.