Investments
John Nock Sentenced to 20 Years for Investment Fraud, Money Laundering
The case revolved around the Brittingham Group, which Nock founded and which promised returns as high as 300% within 20 to 30 days.
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Empowering the Delta (Abe Hudson Commentary)
By supporting grassroots efforts, we can narrow the racial wealth gap and foster inclusive growth. read more >
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Runway Group Co-Founder Tom Walton Named CEO
Chris Seay, the company's current CEO, will retire at the end of March. 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 >
The Stephens Group Promotes Allie Laborde, Ryan Morrow
She leads business development at the firm. His work focuses on technology investing. read more >
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AI Market Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion in 2030
The global value of the artificial intelligence market is expected to surge in the next decade, growing from about $95.6 billion in 2021 to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to […] read more >
Scammers Are Getting Better (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
We need to recognize that even intelligent people can be victims. read more >
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Three Stephens Group Portfolio Companies Make Acquisitions
The private investment firm said the deals are another step toward building industry leading engineered product and specialty distribution companies. 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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Fed’s Powell: Rate Cuts Likely This Year, but More Evidence is Needed That Inflation is Tamed
Powell noted that inflation is slowing for both goods and services and did not express concern about the government's latest inflation data read more >
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T.J. Lefler on Commercial Real Estate Investments
Lefler formed the Lefler Capital commercial real estate investment firm in September 2021. read more >
UA’s Growth Fuels Student Housing Rush
Enrollment growth at the UA has prompted some major investments in the apartment market. read more >
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Just Following Orders (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
Banking isn’t the only industry plagued by dominant executives. read more >
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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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Pig Butchering (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
A Kansas bank failure reminds me of episodes closer to home. read more >
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Fed Minutes: Officials Worried That Progress on Inflation Could Stall in Coming Months
Some officials “noted the risk that progress toward price stability could stall, particularly if aggregate demand strengthened” or that the progress in improving supply chains could falter. read more >
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‘Where the Money Is’ (Editorial)
Need capital for a new enterprise? Turn your attention to northwest Arkansas. read more >
Blackstone Buys 7 Brew Stake From Jimmy John’s Founder
It was not immediately clear how the deal would impact the ownership battle between Jimmy John Liautaud and the drive-through coffee shop chain. read more >
Treasury Proposes New Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Investment Advisers
Advisers would be required to file reports with the government when suspicious activity is detected by clients, among other things. read more >
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Report: Wealth Disparities by Race Grew During The Pandemic, Despite Income Gains
According to a report from the New York Federal Reserve Bank, the real net worth of white individuals has outgrown that of Black and Hispanic individuals by 30 percentage points and 9 percentage points, respectively. read more >
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