Public Companies
NYC Ad Titan Omnicom to Acquire Acxiom Parent Company Interpublic Group
The combined company will be the largest ad agency in the world, with annual revenue of $26 billion.
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Andrew Parker is the executive director of the Associated Industries of Arkansas Foundation and has led the Be Pro Be Proud Initiative since its launch in 2016.
The results snapped Car-Mart’s eight-quarter streak of declining profitability and sent shares of the company up more than 21%.
The electric vehicle maker said the acquisition of Maddox Industries is expected to deliver a multimillion-dollar revenue stream over the next three years.
Trump Reiterates Vow to Block Japanese Steelmaker From Buying US Steel
Trump had vowed early in the presidential campaign that he would “instantaneously” block the deal, and he reiterated that sentiment in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday night. read more >
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Arkansas Business Names Finalists for Business of the Year Awards
The annual Legacy of Leadership award will be presented to Charles Nahbolz, chairman emeritus of Nabholz Corp. of Conway. read more >
Walmart’s Warning (Editorial)
Businesspeople need to prepare for potentially higher prices and supply chain disruptions. read more >
Trading Up: Arkansas Looks to Expand Workforce Training with Lottery-Funded Scholarships
Arkansas voters overwhelmingly approved using lottery funds for vocational scholarships, enhancing workforce development in high-demand trades. read more >
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CPA Licensing: The Path, the Test and the Numbers
Arkansas may adopt a 120-hour CPA licensure path with two years of work experience, aiming to ease barriers and attract more candidates to the profession. read more >
Walmart Becomes Latest and Biggest Company to Roll Back Its DEI Policies
The changes are sweeping and include everything from not renewing a commitment to a racial equity center to ending priority treatment for certain suppliers. read more >
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Off-Road Tourism Revving Up Arkansas’ Economy
Off-road tourism in Arkansas hit $90.1M in 2022, fueled by growing ATV/UTV use, with pioneers like Pam Ferguson driving trail development and eco-conscious growth. read more >
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Lennar Corp. to Acquire Rausch Coleman Homes of Fayetteville
Rausch Coleman was founded more than 65 years ago by Ernest "Buddy" Coleman. His grandson, John R. Rausch, is chair and CEO of the company. read more >
Walmart Heads Into the Holiday Season With Strong Momentum After Robust Q3 Results
Walmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter, and raised its outlook for the year as well. read more >
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Timber Giant Weyerhaeuser Plans $500M Facility in South Arkansas
The project is expected to create 200 jobs in the region and expand Weyerhaeuser’s engineered wood products capacity by about 10 million cubic feet annually. read more >
Dillard’s Focuses on Margins, Expense Control as Q3 Profit Falls Nearly 20%
The results still beat Wall Street forecasts. Shares of the company jumped more than 10% Thursday morning. read more >
Frustrated Americans Await the Economic Changes They Voted for With Trump
Many economists warn that Trump’s plans are likely to worsen the inflation he’s vowed to eradicate, drive up the federal debt and eventually slow growth. read more >
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Tyson Foods Swings to Profitability in Q4 as Chicken and Beef Sales Rise
The results beat Wall Street expectations. Shares of the company jumped 9% Tuesday morning. read more >
George Makris to Return to CEO Role at Simmons Bank
Current CEO Bob Fehlman, who has held the role since 2023, is retiring. The company also announced the hiring of a new COO. read more >
Holding Company for PAM Transport Moves Charter From Delaware to Nevada
Shareholders also approved a related proposal to increase the authorized shares of common stock in the company from 50 million to 100 million. read more >
Zest Labs Seeks Sanctions Against Walmart in Ongoing Trade Secrets Battle
The long-running trade secrets case involving Walmart Inc. and Zest Labs Inc. took another twist last month with Zest Labs seeking sanctions against the Bentonville retailer. read more >
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Not Child’s Play: Arkansas Businesses Embrace Legos
Connie Barber introduced Lego Serious Play (LSP) to Arkansas, a method that uses Lego bricks to enhance business communication and problem-solving. read more >
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From Retail AI to Rural Health Tech: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit
The summit had four main focus areas: retail value chain, health tech, smart mobility and emerging technologies. read more >
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BSR’s Operating Income Dips 1.9% in Q3
The company attributed the decrease in part to initial operating expenses for a property under development. read more >
Inuvo Reports $2M Loss, $22.4M in Revenue in Q3
The Little Rock tech firm said it "closed a significant new retail client agreement" in the quarter. read more >
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