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Money

Fears of weakening economy lead to stock sell-offs

Nation World

Dow drops 1,000 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 as markets quake worldwide

Worries are still high after Friday's report showed U.S. employers pulled back on hiring last month by more than expected.
Local News

Fayetteville business sued by multiple area banks for allegedly defaulting on loans

Slipstream Creative reportedly took out multi-million dollar loans from Arvest and Generations Bank but stopped paying in April.
Personal Finance

Second Chance Job & Resource Fair to be held in the River Valley

The education center said this fair is "geared towards individuals that have been involved with the justice system."
Life

After a fall hurt their grandfather, Michigan brothers invent product to prevent tragedies

Jud VanderWal was on oxygen when he tripped over his tubing and fell, sending him to the hospital. His grandsons wanted to make sure that didn't happen again.
Arkansas

Arkansas reduces credit card fees for revenue office transactions, installs new payment devices

This is a constructive outcome for 134 revenue offices across the state.
Money

Interest rates to remain high as inflation slows

People looking to buy a home or a new car will continue to see high interest rates.
Nation World

Here's when Federal Reserve Chair Powell says interest rate cut might happen

Former President Donald Trump has said the Fed shouldn't cut rates before the election.
Nation World

Starbucks quarterly revenue falls. Here's why

The company said there were some bright spots.
Economy

Development group, city leaders break ground on mixed-income apartments in Bella Vista

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, Bella Vista Mayor John Flynn said the need for affordable living does as well.
Business

Denali brings new depackaging technology to Walmart, Sam’s Club stores

The technology separates food from packaging materials like plastic and cardboard.
Local News

Dark Horse Cannabis moving headquarters to Rogers

Dark Horse Cannabis will begin operations in the Pinnacle Hills area starting Aug. 1.