Think Local, Stay Solvent

Minimal expansion, well-scrutinized lending gives AuburnBank slow steady growth.

Minimal expansion, well-scrutinized lending gives AuburnBank slow steady growth.

By Jessica Armstrong

2011 Newsmakers

Business Alabama's wrap up of the state's 2011 news portfolio

By Chris McFadyen and Nedra Bloom

Birmingham Brokerage Grows Coast to Coast

Birmingham-based investment firm Sterne Agee is on a determined, national acquisition campaign, capitalizing on windfalls of industry consolidation.

Birmingham-based investment firm Sterne Agee is on a determined, national acquisition campaign, capitalizing on windfalls of industry consolidation.

By Nancy Mann Jackson

LOL Jennifer's $41 Trillion Inheritance

Zero in on Alabama’s changing demographics.

Zero in on Alabama’s changing demographics.

By Cam Marston

Alabama Judge Slams Door on Bank’s Foreclosure

Alabama courts rule against banks.

Alabama courts rule against banks.

By Chris McFadyen

Bank Quakes: Smaller Continue to Fall Harder

By Chris McFadyen

Franchise Tax Sinks Alabama to Bottom of Competitiveness Ranking

Alabama lags in rankings

By Chris McFadyen

Big Retailers Loom Large As Tax Avoiders

In the wake of nationwide budget cuts, a national movement decrying corporate tax avoiders has arisen, with GE as their poster child.

In the wake of nationwide budget cuts, a national movement decrying corporate tax avoiders has arisen, with GE as their poster child.

By Chris McFadyen