Simmons Insights

On Feb. 1, President Donald Trump ordered a 25% tariff tax on Canadian goods (10% on energy resources), 25% on Mexican goods and 10% on Chinese goods to take effect on Feb. 4. On Feb. 3, the...

Artificial intelligence is sweeping industries at warp speed with developments that could make our current business modus operandi look as archaic as the floppy disk, and in very short order. The use of resources to power such a future will be immense. Given the increasing demand, what will be the fuel that thrusts this technology into the future?

In the U.S., inflation has broken beneath the 3% barrier for the first time in four years, posting an increase of 2.5% in August. Over the last two years, the Federal Reserve has been on a quest...

Taxpayers only have this year and next year to take advantage of the lower tax rates enacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). On December 31, 2025, barring an act of Congress, the...

The start of the roaring 1920’s was an age of prosperity in the United States. For the first time ever more people lived in cities than in rural communities. Radios connected people across the...

After the S&P 500 posted a 19% loss in 2022, economists forecast a recession just over the horizon. Yet, the S&P 500 soared 19% during the first seven months of 2023, peaking in July, before...

Twelve months ago, economic forecasters were calling for a recession due to the rapid and dramatic increase in interest rates. Yet, the consumer remains strong. Unemployment is holding steady at...

In 2021, Simmons Bank announced ground-breaking support for female student-athletes through a multi-university initiative as the presenting sponsor of women’s athletics at Arkansas State...

Perhaps the best way to write an article on artificial intelligence is to have an algorithm write it for me. I told ChatGPT to write me a paragraph about AI. This is what it returned within two...

A random introduction many years ago provided me with the opportunity to accept a position with a community bank which has turned into a thirty-plus year career that I have loved. During that...

Simmons Bank Mortgage Loan Originator, Denise White shares her insights for home buyers and sellers during National Housing Month. As homebuyers navigate the current market and some of the highest...

Memorial Day is time to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives to protect America’s freedom. In honor of Memorial Day, Simmons Bank associates Morris Estep and Caleb Goss...

Small Businesses are an important piece of the economy, yet according to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2022 Small Business Profile, 50% of the small businesses fail in the first five...

During the first four months of 2023, the S&P 500 added an impressive $2.2 trillion in market value. This equates to a gain of about 9.2%, slightly more than half of the 18% it lost in all of...

This week's feature highlights the Women RISE (Relate, Inspire, Support, Empower) business resource...

Ann Madea, Chief Information Officer for Simmons Bank shared her industry insights at the WSJ and IBM panel Fresh Thinking, New Strategies: Retooling Business Infrastructure for an Evolving Tech...

April is Financial Literacy Month and it’s a great time of year to expand your financial knowledge and improve your financial practices. Establishing financial fundamentals and continuing to...

This month marks the 55th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, religion, sex, disability, or family status. Ateca Foreman,...

The Simmons First National Corporation 2022 Annual Report is now available on the Simmons First National Corporation investor relations website. The company report includes a summary of the 2022...

With the deadline for 2022 tax filings right around the corner, Simmons Bank associate Misty Baugh, Director of Tax, shared some tips on gathering important information. Click the link to watch...

One lesson learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is that decades of outsourcing and globalization has left the U.S. dependent on foreign manufacturing. Amid growing political tensions in 2022, the...

On March 23, Simmons Bank celebrates 120 years of serving our customers. Founded in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1903, Simmons Bank has grown from an Arkansas Bank to a premier Mid-South Bank expanding...

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements across the world. Women make up more than 65% of the associates at Simmons Bank. Our Women RISE...

Simmons was recognized by the 94th General Assembly for our efforts with the SAFER AR ACT – a bill signed by former Governor Asa Hutchinson that became law on July 1, 2021. The SAFER AR Act puts...

Simmons First Foundation recently provided a $25,000 grant to Princess Nora’s Warrior Foundation. The grant will support the non-profit organization's creation and distribution of kits for...

Jan. 28 is National Data Privacy Day and Simmons Bank Information Security Architect Bryce Tuck shares some tips for how to protect yourself online.

The decline in financial markets this year has impacted the portfolios of millions of Americans, and perhaps dampened plans for retirement. Below is a brief recap of the optimism with which 2022...

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, The Korn Ferry Tour recognized the Simmons Bank Open as the 2022 Tournament of the Year. The Simmons Bank Open was recognized as a premier tournament featuring exceptional...

Republicans have gained the required seats to take the House, ending the Democrat trifecta and setting the stage for a divided government for the next two years. Are Republicans or Democrats...

Simmons Bank announced today a donation to the new Janett Crain Memorial Library in White County. The $25,000 gift will support a study room on the first floor of the new library and will be...

Central Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) received a $100,000 donation from Simmons Bank and Simmons First Foundation this week. The gift will fund additional representatives for FCA...

Each September, Simmons Bank associates dedicate time, energy and resources to their communities during Simmons Service Month. This year more than 6,400 volunteer hours were logged by Simmons Bank...

In honor of Veterans Day, Simmons Bank celebrates the women and men across our nation who serve or have served our country in the armed forces. Simmons Bank team member, Betty Gonzales is a...

Americans are feeling the effects of soaring inflation not seen in forty years. Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, has surged this year, hitting a high of 9.1% in June and posting...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness month and Simmons Bank’s Kendall Reese SVP, Chief Information Security Officer provides important tips for how to stay safe online and what it takes to have a...

Freddie Black, chief community banking officer for Simmons Bank was honored by the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation on Thursday, Oct. 6. Recipients of the Legends award exhibit strong faith,...

William Childs, director of lending operations analysis at Simmons Bank was recently named to Arkansas Money & Politics Top 100 Professionals.

Lisa Chrzanowski, SVP, Specialty Credit, Stacey Martin, SVP & Director of Brand Partnerships and Community Marketing and Claire McClellan, SVP, Director of Marketing have been named to Arkansas...

Governor Asa Hutchinson recently appointed Simmons Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer Lisa Hunter to the Arkansas State Board of Education. A native of Pine Bluff, Ark. Hunter...

Steve Wade, EVP and Assistant General Legal Counsel for Simmons Bank was nationally recognized by the American Bankers Association Foundation.

During Simmons Service month, associates across our footprint come together to serve their local communities.

In June, Simmons Bank Wealth Management reached a remarkable milestone by providing 100 years of trust management services.

Simmons First Foundation awarded Ducks Unlimited a grant for $100,000 to support the Big River Conservancy project located along the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tenn. and West Memphis, Ark. In...

Mark Dutton The past two years have most certainly been ones for the history book. First, no one had a true understanding of just how great of an influence COVID would have on the supply chain and...

Banking tips to help you care for an aging family member

Planning for the future – focus on saving for the new year.

Simmons Bank and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. (ULSTL) announced a new full-service Simmons Bank branch on the first floor at the ULSTL headquarters, with completion slated for...

In November, Simmons Bank celebrated the opening of a new veterans center and memorial in Pine Bluff following a $1 million donation toward this project and the construction of the Dr. Josetta E....

'Tis the season to — go into debt? The costs of holiday gifts, travel, and festive meals add up quickly if you're not prepared. Unless you plan for seasonal spending, you'll likely ring in the new year with a healthy dose of holiday debt.

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