Sand 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.
View ArticleWarehouse-Showroom Draws $1.8 Million Sale (Real Deals)
Jackson Street Group LLC, led by Matthew Lane and Lane Patterson, bought the Furniture Factory Outlet at 6527 Warden Road. The seller is FFO Wichita Partners LLC, led by Johnny Mizell.
View ArticleLatrecia Branch Finds Home at Stone (Movers & Shakers)
Latrecia Branch has been named as the new operations manager for Stone Bank in its Little Rock office.
View ArticleArkansas Marijuana Finally Set To Roll
When medicinal cannabis begins to be sold in Arkansas, possibly in April, a potential $100 million-a-year industry is poised to emerge from a complex and harshly criticized regulatory landscape.
View ArticleKansas Firm Buys Fayetteville's Longer Investments Inc.
Prime Capital Investment Advisors of Overland, Kansas, has agreed to acquire the assets of Longer Investments Inc. in Fayetteville.
View ArticleFirst Bank Deal of '19: Farmers & Merchants to Acquire Integrity First
When the acquisition of Integrity First Bank of Mountain Home is completed in the second quarter, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Stuttgart will grow by almost 50 percent, to $1.5 billion in assets.
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