Parameters of this page: included companies must be publicly traded AND be headquartered in the Springfield (MO) Nielsen Designated Market Area (or the three Arkansas counties and five Missouri counties which we have appended to the DMA). We regret that it has not been feasible to expand the scope of this page to include stocks of local interest which are headquartered elsewhere, but would appreciate hearing of any omissions, additions, or corrections which would be in accordance with the stated parameters.

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies
AERTA (NASDAQ) does plastics reclamation and is a composite building materials manufacturer.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

America's Car-Mart
CRMT (NASDAQ) is a holding company that operates automotive dealerships.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

Decorize Inc.
DCZ (AMEX) is a direct "Source to Business" home furnishings and accents company.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

Empire District Electric
EDE (NYSE) is a public utility.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

First Bancshares
FBSI (NASDAQ) is a bank holding company.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

First Federal Bancshares
FFBH (NASDAQ) is a bank holding company.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

Great Southern Bancorp
GSBC (NASDAQ) is a bank holding company.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

Guaranty Federal Savings Bank
GFED (NASDAQ) is a federally chartered savings institution.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

J. B. Hunt
JBHT (NASDAQ) is an over-the-road trucking carrier.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

Jack Henry & Assocs.
JKHY (NASDAQ) is a computer hardware and software provider.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

Leggett & Platt
LEG (NYSE) is a manufacturer of components for furniture, commercial fixtures, shelving, and store displays.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY (NASDAQ) is a retailer and supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, equipment, and accessories.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

P.A.M. Transportation
PTSI (NASDAQ) is an irregular-route common and contract carrier.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

Paul Mueller
MUEL.PK (OTC) is a manufacturer of stainless steel processing equipment.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and YahooFinance

SiriComm
SIRC (OTC BB) is a wireless broadband provider for the highway transportation industry.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and Pink Sheets.

SLS International
SLS (AMEX) is a developer and manufacturer of loudspeakers and sound systems.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and Pink Sheets.

Tyson Foods
TSN (NYSE) is engaged in integrated production, marketing, and distribution of food products.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

USA Truck
USAK (NASDAQ) is a truckload carrier with a logistics division.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.

Wal-Mart Stores
WMT (NYSE) is a discount, warehouse membership, and supermarket retailer.
Research sources: TheStreet and Morningstar and MSN Money Central and YahooFinance.