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Arkansas seasonably adjusted unemployment rate ticked upward in November, increasing one-tenth of a percent to 3.7% from 3.6% in October, according to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.

Black Friday sales this year topped $9.1 billion, but a UALR economist explains that the rise in spending doesn't necessarily mean more purchases were made.

Arkansas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.6% in October, an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month.

Arkansas and the nation have dodged a recession though deteriorating economic conditions indicate one will hit soon -- perhaps early in 2023, top economists told Little Rock business leaders Thursday.

Have you been considering getting a new credit card for holiday shopping? Experts are sharing what you should keep in mind before making a decision.

ArkansasBusiness.com is the website partner of the Arkansas Business journal.

The federal government reported a $429 billion monthly budget deficit in September, but the federal budget deficit decreased to $1.4 trillion for fiscal year 2022 from $2.8 trillion a year ago.

Unemployment in Arkansas increased for the second consecutive month in September with a slight uptick from 3.4% in August to 3.5%, same as the U.S. joblessness rate.

The partnership marks the first time a third-party delivery platform offers cannabis as part of its delivery services.

U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker ruled that a state law passed in 2019 violates the rights of the Libertarian Party of Arkansas.