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Wall Street hits records as hopes build for more stimulus Stocks rallied to record highs on Wall Street as traders hoped that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the economy, which is still reeling ... by The Associated Press - January 20, 2021

Alliance economic-development aide retiring after 36 years Board members and staff membeers of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County soon will say goodbye to Rhonda Dishner as Alliance executive assista... by Special to The Commercial - January 20, 2021

Investor bank's 4Q gain doubles NEW YORK -- Goldman Sachs said Tuesday its profits more than doubled from a year earlier thanks to a surge in both trading and advising revenue. by The Associated Press - January 20, 2021

Treasury pick hits GOP resistance Janet Yellen encountered early Republican resistance to President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion covid-19 relief plan in her confirmation hearing to become tre... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 20, 2021

J.B. Hunt's 4th quarter beats forecasts J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Tuesday reported a fourth-quarter earnings increase, partially offset by rail challenges. by Nathan Owens - January 20, 2021

Court rejects easing cap on power plants WASHINGTON -- A federal appeals court Tuesday struck down the Trump administration's plan to relax restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, p... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 20, 2021

OPINION | SAVE YOURSELF: Physician, heal thyself -- with solid financial know-how Let me tell you about two money guys. They will openly self-describe their jobs as putting people to sleep and getting you in the end. Surprisingly, these are n... January 20, 2021

Day after holiday, stocks swing back from losses Wall Street kicked off a holiday-shortened week with broad gains for stocks Tuesday, as the market recovered most of its losses from last week. by The Associated Press - January 20, 2021

GM teams up with Microsoft on driverless cars SILVER SPRING, Md. -- General Motors is teaming up with Microsoft to accelerate its rollout of electric, self-driving cars. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 20, 2021

Entergy recognized for restoring power in severe weather Entergy Arkansas and its parent company have been recognized by the Edison Electric Institute for swift action to restore power after several severe storms and ... by Andrew Moreau - January 20, 2021

Canada making pitch for pipeline TORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday his officials are in regular contact with U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's incoming administratio... by The Associated Press - January 20, 2021

MyPillow CEO sees stores drop product NEW YORK -- The founder and chief executive officer of MyPillow, who amplified President Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, said a backlash against his co... by The Associated Press - January 20, 2021

NEWS IN BRIEF Flyers at LR airport under 1 million in ‘20 by — Noel Oman — Serenah McKay - January 20, 2021

Wall Street's momentum swings back as stocks, yields tick up Wall Street kicked off a holiday-shortened week with broad gains for stocks Tuesday, as the market recovered most of its losses from last week. by The Associated Press - January 19, 2021

Covid: How local retailers sprinted when the foot traffic stopped Covid-19 was already on track to uproot Lisa Vinson’s life before the pandemic hit the radar for most small business owners in Northwest Arkansas. by Jessica Mathews, Special to the NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 19, 2021

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