Public Companies

Dillard’s Donates $250K to Ronald McDonald House Charities
With this year’s contribution, Dillard’s has donated more than $16 million to local Ronald McDonald House Charities programs since 1994.
Dillard’s Donates $250K to Ronald McDonald House Charities
With this year’s contribution, Dillard’s has donated more than $16 million to local Ronald McDonald House Charities programs since 1994. read more >
PAM Transport Posts $31.6M Loss in Q4
Fewer loads and asset write-downs weighed heavily on the Arkansas-based trucking company in 2024. read more >
Tyson Foods Reports Soaring Q1 Profit on Strong Beef, Chicken Demand
It was the company's third consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in sales, operating income and earnings per share. read more >
ArcBest Q4 Profit Falls 40% on Weaker Volume, but Beats Wall Street Forecasts
CEO Judy McReynolds said productivity improvements helped offset softer market conditions and higher expenses in some areas. read more >
J.B. Hunt Solar Field to Offset 80% of HQ’s Power Use
The project, managed by NextEra Energy, will reduce carbon emissions equivalent to removing 1,400 cars from the road. read more >
New Player Arrives In US Steel-Nippon Takeover Saga With the Goal of Quashing It
Asset manager Ancora Holdings Group is seeking to quash Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company. read more >
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Trump Highlights Partnership Investing $500B In AI
The new entity, Stargate, will start building out data centers and the electricity generation needed for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas. read more >
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Uniti Announces Long-Haul Fiber Contract Award with Large Hyperscaler
Uniti has won a 20-year contract to build more than 130 miles of multi-conduit and fiber infrastructure between Montgomery and Cuba, Alabama. read more >
Simmons Reports Soaring Q4 Profits, Closure of 12 Branches
Simmons reportedly closed branches in all major Texas markets and completely exited San Antonio and Austin. read more >
US Sues Sam’s Club for Firing Disabled Worker
A location in Douglasville, Georgia, allegedly refused to make reasonable accommodations for an employee who had been injured in a car crash. read more >
JB Hunt Income Rises 1.3% in Q4, but Misses Wall Street Expectations
CEO Shelley Simpson cited a tough freight environment in 2024, but emphasized investments in people and capacity for long-term growth. read more >
Walmart to Unveil New 350-Acre Headquarters in Bentonville
The multibillion-dollar project "establishes a new standard for corporate headquarters," Walmart said. read more >
ArcBest Names New Chief Commercial and Strategy Officers
Eddie Sorg and Christopher Adkins will have new leadership roles with the company beginning Feb. 1. read more >
$225M Federal Grant Closes for Building Arkansas Lithium Plant
David Park, CEO of Standard Lithium, called the grant a major milestone for a project nearly 10 years in the making. read more >
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear From Oil and Gas Companies Trying to Block Climate Change Lawsuits
The American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, said declining to hear the Honolulu case now means the companies could face more lawsuits from activists trying to “make themselves the nation's energy regulators.” read more >
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BSR Acquires Texas Apartment Complex for $61M
The 277-unit multifamily project is in the Dallas-Forth Worth submarket of McKinney. read more >
US New Vehicle Sales Rose 2.7% Last Year as Prices and Interest Rates Dropped a Little
Industry analysts say discounts such as rebates and low-interest financing should get even better as 2025 rolls along, with the biggest deals to be had at dealerships representing automakers that had trouble selling in 2024. read more >
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Consumer Protection Agency Sues Walmart, Branch Alleging Illegal Pay Practices for Gig Drivers
Among the claims is that Walmart and scheduling platform Branch misled workers about the availability of same-day access to their earnings. read more >
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Corporate Earnings Growth Faces Uncertainty Amid Inflation Worries, Policy Shift Impact
The Federal Reserve's path ahead for interest rates remains a factor for companies and consumers looking for less pressure on borrowing costs. read more >
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Biden Rejects Proposed Takeover of US Steel, Putting Arkansas in Position to Gain
The decision has big implications for northeast Arkansas, where U.S. Steel has invested billions to modernize its operations. read more >
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