Mary Kissel, EVP and Senior Policy Advisor at Stephens, discusses the political and economic implications of border policy.

Mary Kissel, EVP and Senior Policy Advisor at Stephens, discusses China investment risk.

Mary Kissel, EVP and Senior Policy Advisor at Stephens, discusses U.S. economic policy toward China.

Traditions Bancorp, Inc. Has Been Acquired By ACNB Corporation | $74 Million | 07/24/2024

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) announces <em>Beyond the F1 Circuit: Artistry and Speed with Williams Racing</em>, presented by Stephens, on view from September 5 – 22, 2024.

The Labor Department reported that <strong>initial jobless claims</strong> increased last week. Data can be especially noisy in the summer months with the retooling of auto plants and seasonal workers contributing to the volatility. The jobless claims data indicates a rather smooth climb of continuing claims and the upward trend in initial claims that indicate the labor market is cooling. First time claims in regular state programs recorded 243,000 for the week ending July 13th after the prior week’s report of 223,000. The four-week moving average climbed to 234,750 from 233,750 the prior week. Continuing claims, which include people who have received unemployment benefits for a week or more, rose 20,000 to 1,867,000 for the week ending July 6th. The insured unemployment rate, the number of people currently receiving unemployment insurance as a percentage of the labor force, remained at 1.2%.

Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 | $190,080,000 | 07/23/2024

Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 | $28,850,000 | 07/22/2024

Mary Kissel, EVP and Senior Policy Advisor at Stephens, discusses the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Mary Kissel, EVP and Senior Policy Advisor at Stephens, discusses U.S. diplomacy.