Business

Weak global economic growth likely to mean US slowdown, not recession WASHINGTON -- How fragile is the global economy? The U.S.-China trade war is weakening businesses in both countries, Germany's economy shrank in the second quar... by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER JOSH BOAK BANI SAPRA The Associated Press - August 16, 2019

ICE raids raise question: What about the employers? Associated Press by NOMAAN MERCHANT The Associated Press - August 15, 2019

Stocks fall sharply after bond market warns of recession Stocks fell sharply Wednesday after the bond market raised another warning flag on the economy. by STAN CHOE ALEX VEIGA The Associated Press - August 15, 2019

Government moves toward easing drive-time rules for truckers Associated Press by RICHARD LARDNER The Associated Press - August 15, 2019

Business review Arvest Banks hires Bass as community market president in Hot Springs August 12, 2019

Walmart celebrates grand reopening Walmart celebrated the grand reopening of the remodeled Hot Springs Supercenter at 1601 Albert Pike Road with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 2. August 12, 2019

US stocks claw back lost ground as China stabilizes currency Technology and bank companies helped drive stocks broadly higher on Wall Street Tuesday as the market regained its footing a day after posting its biggest decli... by ALEX VEIGA The Associated Press - August 7, 2019

As UK-EU relations cool, battle looms to stop no-deal Brexit LONDON -- In Brussels and London, one question is growing louder: Can Boris Johnson be stopped? by JILL LAWLESS The Associated Press - August 7, 2019

Thomason receives Commitment to Excellence endorsement Kelly Thomason, of Hot Springs Realty, recently earned the Commitment to Excellence endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS. August 5, 2019

SK vows countermeasures as Japan downgrades trade status TOKYO -- Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved the removal of South Korea from a list of countries with preferential trade status, prompting retaliation from Seoul... by MARI YAMAGUCHI The Associated Press - August 5, 2019

FTC warns cash option may be small for Equifax settlement The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday told consumers affected by the Equifax data breach that they are unlikely to get the full $125 cash payment that many ... by SARAH SKIDMORE SELL The Associated Press - August 5, 2019

Floor Store employee spotlight Cindy Hern, sales and design specialist for The Floor Store, moved to Hot Springs in May of this year after leaving Columbus, Miss., following a flood. August 5, 2019

Guru Skin Care now offering Farmhouse Fresh products Guru Skin Care Studio has added Farmhouse Fresh to its offering, according to a news release. August 5, 2019