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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.

PAM Transport Posts $31.6M Loss in Q4

Fewer loads and asset write-downs weighed heavily on the Arkansas-based trucking company in 2024.

Big Deals in Arkansas Up 30% In ValueLock Icon

Uniti Group Inc. headquarters in Little Rock. The Uniti-Windstream merger was valued at $13.4 billion. [Emma Mayes]

This year’s list includes not only acquisitions but also major investments, reflecting the growing role of private equity in the state.

US Gaming Revenue Continues Rising

Revenue from commercial gaming in the United States continued to grow in the third quarter of 2024, driven by sports betting and iGaming. Traditional brick-and-mortar revenue declined slightly. Combined revenue […]

Public Companies / Nonprofits / Retail

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 >
Public Companies / Business Services / Transportation

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 >
Public Companies / Agriculture & Poultry

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 >
Public Companies / Business Services / Transportation

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 >
Public Companies / Energy / Transportation

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 >
Public Companies / Investments / Manufacturing

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 >
Public Companies / Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

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 >
Public Companies

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 >
Public Companies / Banking & Finance

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 >
A Sam's Club location in Ohio
Public Companies / Government & Politics / Legal

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 >
Public Companies / Business Services / Transportation

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 >
Public Companies / Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services

Walmart to Unveil New 350-Acre Headquarters in Bentonville

The multibillion-dollar project "establishes a new standard for corporate headquarters," Walmart said. read more >
Public Companies / Transportation

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 >
A Standard Lithium employee at its demonstration plant in El Dorado. [Madison Ogle] ]
Public Companies / Energy / Government & Politics

$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 >
Energy / Legal

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 >
Investments / Real Estate

BSR Acquires Texas Apartment Complex for $61M

The 277-unit multifamily project is in the Dallas-Forth Worth submarket of McKinney. read more >
Public Companies / Retail / Transportation

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 >
Public Companies / Government & Politics / Legal

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 >
Public Companies / Banking & Finance / Construction

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 >
Public Companies / Construction / Government & Politics

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 >