Doctors, Lawyers and Lauren James Big Online Draws in 2018
A March 19 follow-up to a Whispers column item about the firing of CARTI’S highest-paid oncologist was the most-read story of the year on ArkansasBusiness.com. The Whisper item itself, which was...
View ArticleBest Quotes of 2018: 'What NYC and the Delta Have in Common'
They said it, we only quoted them. Here are some of the best things said in 201.
View ArticleArkansas Business Year in Review: Best & Worst of 2018
High times and low moments were both enjoyed by Arkansas readers in 2018.
View ArticleTop 10 Arkansas Business Stories That Defined 2018
These are the top 10 news stories that defined 2018 in Arkansas’ business world.
View ArticleDickens: Still Relevant (Editorial)
May this time of the rolling year be a comfort to you, and may we all remember the business poor Marley forgot: charity, mercy, forbearance and benevolence
View ArticleSand Companies Hit Rough Patch, File for Bankruptcy
Two Arkansas-related companies tied to the fracking industry have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, listing millions of dollars in debts.
View ArticleFinancial Consultant Sued Over Fake Loan Taken by John Rogers
A 5-year-old fraud committed by memorabilia maven John Rogers of North Little Rock has given rise to a new lawsuit.
View ArticleIn the Workplace 2019: Data Security in the Workplace
Despite notable data breaches and the call for stronger data security in the past few years, individuals and companies alike continue to fall victim to hackers. Two industries that have found...
View ArticleEconomists: Buyers Face Tougher Housing Market in 2019
Americans' path to homeownership is likely to get more expensive this year, even as a severe shortage of homes for sale shows signs of easing.
View ArticlePowell Says He Would Reject Any Trump Request to Resign
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday that he will not resign if asked to do so by President Donald Trump, and that he is prepared to be patient in deciding when to raise interest rates...
View ArticleUS Average Mortgage Rates Fall
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week, starting the year with an inducement to prospective homebuyers.
View ArticleThe Year in Executive Q&A: 2018
We asked 51 Arkansas business leaders to weigh in on challenge and success throughout 2018.
View ArticleArvest Names Tammy Engle President in Siloam Springs
Engle has been with Arvest for 23 years, most recently serving as loan manager in Siloam Springs.
View ArticleAdministration: Government Shutdown Won't Delay Tax Refunds
Taxpayers who are owed refunds will be paid on time, despite the government shutdown that has closed many federal agencies, a Trump administration official said Monday as concern mounted over the risk...
View ArticleABC Financial Acquires Company in Brazil
ABC Financial Services LLC has acquired Brazil-based Evo W12 Inovações Tecnologicas, South America's largest provider of fitness club management software to more than 2,700 facilities across 10 countries.
View ArticleFirst National Bank Opens Financial Park Facility In Jonesboro
It may not be an argument against online banking, but First National Bank of Paragould hopes the in-person experience is more enjoyable for patrons at its new, First National Financial Park facility in...
View ArticleFed Minutes: Growing Risks Make Rate Hike Path Less Clear
Federal Reserve officials expressed increasing worries when they met last month, as they grappled with volatile stock markets, trade tensions and uncertain global growth. The threats, they said, made...
View Article10 Startups Chosen For Inaugural ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator
Ten startups have been selected to participate in the previously announced inaugural ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator, sponsored by Independent Community Bankers of America and hosted by the Venture Center...
View ArticleSt. Louis Fed's James Bullard: Rates Are Good As Is
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard spoke Thursday in Little Rock about “Perspectives on 2019 Monetary Policy” as part of the Little Rock Regional Chamber’s “Power Up Little Rock”...
View ArticleSt. Louis Fed Announces New Board Member
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on Thursday announced one appointment and several reappointments to its board of directors.
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