Public Companies
‘The Best Move for All’ (Editorial)
Managers who, by being flexible, can keep a high performer on staff earn their pay.
State to Receive $191K From Medicaid Fraud Settlement
Publicly traded Lincare, based in Clearwater, Florida, was accused of overbilling Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. read more >
ArcBest Reports Exec Pay, Schedules Supermajority Vote Change
CEO Judy McReynolds and other executives saw their compensation dip in 2023. read more >
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Public Companies / Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food / Retail / Small Business
February Retail Sales Up 0.6%, Weaker Than Expected
February's number was lifted in part by higher gas price as well as higher auto sales and a rebound in building materials. read more >
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Biden Comes Out in Opposition to Proposed Sale of US Steel to Japanese Company
The president said that it's "vital" for U.S. Steel, which is investing billions in northeast Arkansas, to "remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated." read more >
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Envirotech Announces $4.3M in Vehicle Orders
The company said it has 43 vehicles on order from 19 customers participating in a New Jersey program that offers incentives for businesses to purchase new electric vehicles. read more >
BSR Reports Falling Q4 Operating Income, Leadership Changes
The Little Rock-based real estate investment trust's initial guidance for 2024 predicts slower growth. read more >
Westrock Coffee Narrows Losses in Q4, Full Year as New Production Facility Prepares First Shipments
CEO Scott Ford said the company entered 2024 with a number of critical system migrations and capital equipment upgrades completed. read more >
Tyson Foods to Close Iowa Pork Plant, Affecting Nearly 1,300 Jobs
The facility is the ninth that Tyson Foods has moved to shut down since early 2023. read more >
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Public Companies / Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Industry / Media & Marketing / Nonprofits
Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap (Chris Wright Commentary)
Traditional workforce development won’t satisfy the need for cybersecurity professionals. read more >
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America’s Cart-Mart Posts $8.5M Loss in Fiscal Q3
Shares jumped on news of a partnership with an Atlanta-based auto services giant and promising results from a new loan origination system. read more >
SEC Approves Rule Requiring Some Companies to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Legal Challenges Loom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a rule that will require some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, after […] read more >
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Envirotech Makes Another Change at CFO
Douglas Campoli, the executive who oversaw efforts to fix deficiencies in the company's financial disclosure controls, is out. read more >
Westrock Coffee CEO Scott Ford Named to UA Board of Trustees
Ford replaces Little Rock attorney Morril Harriman, who was appointed by former Gov. Mike Beebe in 2014. read more >
Walmart & Zest Labs Trial Set for January 2025
U.S. District Judge James M. Moody Jr. of Little Rock in December ordered a new trial in the case that yielded a $115 million verdict against the Bentonville retailer. read more >
Walmart Continues to Evolve (Editorial)
The Bentonville retailing giant bets on advertising to beef up revenue. read more >
Inuvo Narrows Losses in Q4, Shares Fall
The company invested heavily in marketing programs to increase its exposure last year, which pushed annual operating expenses up 27.2% read more >
Montrose Narrows Losses in Q4, Announces Purchase of Colorado Environmental Consultancy
Shares of the company jumped 16% on adjusted income and revenue results that topped Wall Street forecasts. read more >
J.B. Hunt Names Shelley Simpson as Next CEO
She's taking over for John Roberts III, who has led the Lowell transportation and logistics company since 2010. read more >
A Collection of Insights Warren Buffett Offered in His Annual Letter
The 93-year-old has a devout following of people who admire his track record and appreciate his sage advice on life and investing. Buffett's latest annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders released Saturday morning was filled with a mix of both. read more >
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Warren Buffett Uses His Annual Letter to Warn About Wall Street and Recount Berkshire’s Successes
Buffett told investors that Berkshire is a safe place to park their cash as long as they don't expect the “eye-popping performance” of its past. read more >
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