A Sign of the Times (Lance Turner Editor's Note)
At one time, Arkansas couldn’t get enough of Chinese investment. Times have changed.
View ArticleThe Lectern: A Halloween Tale (Editorial)
How the governor spends taxpayer money is exactly what the media should focus on.
View ArticleSimmons Bank’s Q3 Beats Expectations As Customers Chase Higher Rates
Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff reports third-quarter profit of $47.2 million, down 41% from the same quarter last year, as customers moved into higher interest rate deposit accounts and...
View ArticleUS Economy Accelerated to a 4.9% Rate Last Quarter
The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a...
View ArticleAverage Mortgage Rate Rises for 7th Straight Week
The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose for the seventh straight week, making a significant hurdle for prospective homebuyers.
View ArticleUS Consumers Keep Spending Amid Inflation, High Interest Rates
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve shows price increases remained elevated in September amid brisk consumer spending and strong economic growth.
View ArticleGoldman Sachs Brings Small-Business Program to Arkansas
Global investment bank and financial services giant Goldman Sachs is rolling out its 10,000 Small Businesses initiative in Arkansas.
View ArticleSPONSORED: Address Medical Debt in Arkansas: A Call to Action
Medical debt can be erased for mere pennies on the dollar, and with the right policies in place, Arkansas can lead the nation in addressing this pressing issue.
View ArticleArkansas Hospitals Offer Fewer Places to Give Birth
Some hospitals are closing their obstetric units due to financial struggles, creating “maternity deserts” in Arkansas and beyond.
View ArticlePlans for DeWitt Bitcoin Mine Taking Shape Amidst Foreign Ownership Concerns
The digital currency mine in development by Jones Digital LLC is on an acre of land in DeWitt owned by Little Rock attorney Lyle D. Foster, who said he was unaware of any foreign ownership.
View ArticleCracking the Code: Understanding Contractual Allowances in Arkansas Hospitals
Contractual discounts vary widely, although they typically average more than 50% of the initial billed amount.
View ArticleNabholz to Build $10M Arvest Bank Office in West Little Rock
This week's quad of million-dollar construction contracts kicks off with a 25,000-SF bank office in west Little Rock.
View ArticleAlliance Claims $1.3B in Arkansas Impact
The Arkansas Research Alliance is a nonprofit that addresses the state’s need to attract, retain and recognize research talent.
View ArticleThe Case for Mentorship (Barry Goldberg on Leadership)
A mentor program at a company can develop new talent and increase its impact and effectiveness.
View ArticleMore Retail, Food Set for Pinnacle Hills (NWA Real Deals)
The project will feature 80,000 SF of retail space, anchored by a 37,000-SF Whole Foods store and two North Carolina-based restaurants: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill of Charlotte and Tupelo Honey Southern...
View ArticleJason Allen Named Chief Commercial Officer at Arkansas Electric Cooperatives...
He will provide executive direction to the member-owned cooperative’s utility sales and services division.
View ArticleDoes A 401(k) Employer Match Tempt You to Cash Out? (Analysis)
Too many people cash out their 401(k)s when leaving a job — and part of the problem may be generous employer matches, researchers have found.
View ArticleUS Consumers Keep Spending Despite High Prices. Can It Last?
A surge in consumer spending is fueling strong growth, demonstrating a resilience that has confounded economists, Federal Reserve officials and even the sour sentiments that Americans themselves have...
View ArticleReport: US Wages Rose at Solid Pace This Summer
Wages and benefits grew at a slightly faster pace in the July-September quarter than the previous three months, a benefit to workers that also represents a risk to the Federal Reserve’s fight against...
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