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Firm to add 1,200 Conway jobs DXC Technology announced Tuesday that it will expand its workforce in Conway from about 450 employees to 1,650 over the next three years. by Stephen Steed - October 23, 2019

Simmons reports gains in 3Q Simmons First National Corp. reported a 48% increase in third-quarter earnings, a period in which the bank coordinated multiple moving pieces that included $20 ... by Andrew Moreau - October 23, 2019

Existing-home sales slide 2.2% Sales of existing U.S. homes fell 2.2% in September as higher prices and lower inventories hindered the recent growth in residential real estate that has been a... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 23, 2019

Farmer disputes dicamba charges The boardroom of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture will feel more like a courtroom today as a farmer challenges dicamba complaints filed against him in 201... by Stephen Steed - October 23, 2019

After 60 years, LR attorney Anderson to retire Noted Little Rock attorney Philip Anderson is retiring, ending a distinguished 60-year career that included being one of three Arkansans to serve as president o... by Andrew Moreau - October 23, 2019

SoftBank tossing lifeline to WeWork SoftBank Group Corp. is taking control of beleaguered WeWork, part of a rescue financing plan that will see former Chief Executive Officer Adam Neumann sever mo... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 23, 2019

State-based Movista joins with competitor Movista Inc., the Bentonville-based provider of a mobile retail and workforce management app, has acquired its largest competitor, Natural Insight. by Serenah McKay - October 23, 2019

Honda's plans for jet division facing head winds Nearly four years after delivering its first jet, Honda is facing decisions as the company better known for cars and lawn mowers considers whether to sink billi... by EMERY P. DALESIO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 23, 2019

Consultant to headline chamber event The head of a Raleigh, N.C., consulting firm that recently completed a work-development study for Arkansas will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting Nov... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - October 23, 2019

Amazon chief joins race for moon The race is on to build the next spacecraft that will land American astronauts on the moon -- and the richest man in the world wants to come in first. by KENNETH CHANG THE NEW YORK TIMES - October 23, 2019

Pouches less risky than cigarettes, U.S. says For the first time, U.S. health regulators have judged a type of smokeless tobacco to be less harmful than cigarettes. by MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 23, 2019

Tech sector's late-day sell-off deletes early gains A choppy day of trading on Wall Street ended Tuesday with stocks closing lower after a technology sector-led sell-off strengthened toward the end of the day. by ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 23, 2019

NEWS IN BRIEF Safe Foods to debut $15M headquarters October 23, 2019

Tech firm to bring 1,200 new jobs to central Arkansas DXC Technology, based in Tysons, Va., but with operations in some 70 countries, announced Tuesday it will expand its workforce in Conway from the current 450 em... by Josh Snyder, Stephen Steed - October 22, 2019

Dermatologists vote on whether to punish board's North Little Rock founder A national outcry over the establishment of a board to certify physician assistants specializing in dermatology has led to efforts to remove the dermatologist b... by Noel Oman - October 22, 2019

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