US Economy Shrinks for a 2nd Quarter, Raising Recession Fears
Consumer spending slowed as Americans bought fewer goods, business investment fell, and inventories tumbled as businesses slowed their restocking of shelves.
View ArticleAverage US Long-Term Mortgage Rates Retreat to 5.3%
One year ago the average 30-year rate was 2.8%.
View ArticleSPONSORED: Rise and Shine or Rise and Whine? Jon Gordon’s Advice on Positive...
It takes work to become a more positive person, Gordon says, and that work needs to start at the beginning of every day.
View ArticleNew Owner to Put Millions Into Regions Center Update
Taconic Capital Advisors got a bargain on the building, but will pay to unleash tower’s ‘potential’
View ArticleChunk of Cantrell Heights Registers $8.3M Sale (Real Deals)
TMF Legacy LLC, an affiliate of Think Multifamily in Frisco, Texas, purchased the Cantrell Heights project at 6900 Cantrell Road from F4 Little Rock 2 LLC, an affiliate of Anthem Property Ventures of...
View ArticleFBI: Partner With Us to Fight Hackers (James A. Dawson Commentary)
Cyber risk is business risk, and there is no shortage of recent examples of the wide-ranging economic effects wrought by cyberattacks.
View ArticleWhat to Do About Work From Home (Lance Turner Editor's Note)
A working paper issued last month by the National Bureau of Economic Research aims to answer questions about how remote work affects productivity, innovation and company culture.
View ArticleBearce to Lead Jonesboro Market For Farmers & Merchants (Movers & Shakers)
Bearce will oversee all retail and lending operations for the Jonesboro market.
View ArticleState Tax Revenue Rises 5% in July
All major collection categories were above forecast, with sales tax growth remaining high.
View ArticleArvest Bank Makes 2 'Digital Transformation' Hires
Ninish Ukkan will serve as the bank's chief technology officer, while Bryan Hicks will serve as head of product.
View ArticleBoozman Introduces Crypto Oversight Legislation as Industry Shakes
The regulations would authorize the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to be the default regulator for cryptocurrencies.
View ArticleLong-Term Mortgage Rates Under 5% for First Time in 4 Months
Home prices have kept climbing — albeit at a slower pace than earlier this year.
View ArticleSouthern Bancorp Hires Chief DEI Officer (Movers & Shakers)
LaTricia Hill-Chandler previously served as Arvest Bank's first diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
View ArticleGrow Your Team and Your Company With Whitney Johnson on Next 'Business Forum'...
Johnson is the CEO of the talent development company Disruption Advisors.
View ArticleWhat Does It Mean To 'Belong'? (Tamika S. Edwards Commentary)
Even if only for a moment, in that moment, people want to be in a place where they are seen — a place where they matter.
View ArticleUS Key 30-Year Mortgage Rate Jumps Back Over 5%, Now 5.22%
Last week the 30-year rate fell below 5% for the first time in four months.
View ArticleDanville Building Sale Surpasses $15 Million (Real Deals)
Nephropathology Associates PLC, led by Chris Larson, bought the Danville Building at 10810 Executive Center Drive.
View ArticleFred Holzhauer Moves Up At First Community Bank
He brings 18 years of experience in the banking and finance industry to the table.
View ArticleFirst Financial Bank Buys Former Murphy Oil Headquarters
The bank is moving operations to the building, which had been listed at $15 million.
View ArticleFirst Community Bank Gets New Senior VP for Little Rock (Movers & Shakers)
Randy Jones has been promoted to senior vice president, commercial lender for the Little Rock market of First Community Bank of Batesville.
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