George Gleason, chairman and CEO of Bank of the Ozarks, rang the opening bell Monday at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York's Time Square to mark its 20th anniversary as a public company.
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Video: Bank of the Ozarks Marks 20 Years as a Public Company at Nasdaq
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First National of Wynne To Acquire Bank of McCrory
First National Corp. Inc., the parent company of First National Bank of Wynne, will acquire Bank of McCrory later this year in a deal the two companies announced Monday afternoon.
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Arvest Bank Forms Saline County Advisory Board
Arvest Bank announced on Monday the creation of a Saline County Advisory Board that the bank hopes will broaden and enhance the its support of the community.
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Simmons First Reports 2Q Net Income of $23.1M
Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff reports second-quarter net income of $23.1 million, up slightly from $22.9 million for the same quarter of last year.
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Home BancShares Reports 25th Consecutive Profit Record
Home BancShares Inc. of Conway on Thursday report its 25th consecutive quarter of record profit, $50.1 million, up 15 percent from the same quarter year.
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Average US Mortgage Rates Fall; 30-Year at 3.96 Percent
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week after two straight weeks of increases. The benchmark 30-year rate slipped back below the significant 4 percent level.
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First Financial CEO Chris Hegi's Golden Rule for Serving El Dorado
In 2015, Chris Hegi was named CEO of First Financial Bank of El Dorado, now a $919 million-asset lender.
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Embrace These Tech Investments (Heather Albright Expert Advice)
Technology is transforming nearly every industry, causing disruption that often creates unforeseen challenges to business models. Companies that ignore technology, rather than embracing it, could become irrelevant.
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Bank of the Ozarks Making Its Mark as Bank of the Nation
A seven-year string of top-performing bank accolades joins a history dominated by record quarterly earnings for Bank of the Ozarks.
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EGP’s Don Rodgers Jr. Receives Certification
Don Rodgers Jr., director of wealth management at EGP Wealth Management LLC in North Little Rock, has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies, an accrediting organization based in Pittsburgh.
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NLR's West Scenic Apartments Tops $3.9 Million Mark (Real Deals)
West Scenic Partners LLC of St. Louis purchased Scenic Hill Apartments at 605 and 1207 W. Scenic Drive. The seller is Scenic Hill Properties Ltd., led by James Kincannon.
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As Marijuana Industry Beckons, Banks Just Say No
On one side is a new industry desperately needing local banking services. On the other side are bankers salivating at potential deposits and fee revenue. Between them is a federal government that outlaws marijuana.
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Dispute Over Taxes Tears Family Apart
Roger and Shirley Bailey of Scott have become enmeshed in bitter legal fights with their youngest son Jeffrey, stemming from who should have paid payroll taxes for their business Rig-Up Electrical Services Inc.
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Arkansas Banks Signing on to Mobile Wallets
Most people’s smartphones already serve as camera, watch and music player. Now smartphones are increasingly becoming wallets, too.
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Harrison Draws More Bank Competition
Community First Bank's sale opens door to Harrison for Stone Bank and Cornerstone.
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Stone Bank Expanding West Little Rock Location
Stone Bank is taking over the entire ground floor at 900 S. Shackleford Road, growing from 8,000 SF to 18,000 SF.
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US Home Sales Fell in June; Would-Be Buyers Can't Find Homes
Homebuyers faced surging prices and a shrinking number of properties for sale in June — causing the pace of sales to fall.
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Fed Will Likely Focus on Low Inflation But Leave Rates Alone
The Federal Reserve has already achieved one of its two mandates: With the unemployment rate at just 4.4 percent, the Fed has essentially maximized employment.
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SPONSORED: Implementing Your Business Planning During Change
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New-Home Sales Improved Modestly in June
U.S. sales of new homes perked up slightly in June, a sign that more would-be buyers are seeking newly built properties.
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