Video: Bank of the Ozarks Marks 20 Years as a Public Company at Nasdaq
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.
View ArticleFirst 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.
View ArticleArvest 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.
View ArticleSimmons 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.
View ArticleHome 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.
View ArticleAverage 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.
View ArticleFirst 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.
View ArticleEmbrace 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...
View ArticleBank 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.
View ArticleEGP’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,...
View ArticleNLR'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.
View ArticleAs 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...
View ArticleDispute 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...
View ArticleArkansas 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.
View ArticleHarrison Draws More Bank Competition
Community First Bank's sale opens door to Harrison for Stone Bank and Cornerstone.
View ArticleStone 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.
View ArticleUS 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.
View ArticleFed 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.
View ArticleSPONSORED: Implementing Your Business Planning During Change
A clear view of goals and processes can be the difference between success and failure.
View ArticleNew-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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