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ANB customers wonder about accounts’ futures

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

FAYETTEVILLE — Owners of small local businesses knocked on the locked doors of ANB Financial branches Saturday morning looking for answers and access to their money. » Read story.

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Southwest eager to seize market share from ailing rivals

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

The big cities that Southwest Airlines has invaded in recent years — San Francisco, Denver, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Washington by way of Dulles International Airport — all happen to be air travel markets that were dominated by either United Airlines or US Airways. » Read story.

Foreign markets fertile for Wal-Mart

Retailer tailors stores’ formats, sizes to gain new customers

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

In Brazil, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is counting on its small format Todo Dia neighborhood grocery stores to drive sales among low-income customers. » Read story.

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Study of billionaire investor an eye-opener for 3 at UALR

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Three finance students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have conducted an intensive study this semester of Warren Buffett, the man Forbes magazine calls the richest person in the world. » Read story.

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Exports, foreign tourism give wobbly U.S. economy at least two sturdy legs to stand on

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

WASHINGTON — Not every part of the nation’s economy is sagging despite all the grim news: Exports are surging. » Read story.

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Chinese investors set sights on U.S.

States seek jobs, court companies

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

DONGGUAN, China — Liu Keli couldn’t tell you much about South Carolina, not even where it is in the United States. It’s as obscure to him as his home region, Shanxi province, is to most Americans. » Read story.

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EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS: Centennial Bank moving into historic Heights site

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Centennial Bank is moving into the affluent Heights neighborhood, taking for a branch bank the historic little building just vacated by Twin City Bank. » Read story.

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Metal prices mount as mines feel crunch of power shortages

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Chile’s worst drought in five decades and power rationing from South Africa to China mean the price of aluminum, gold, copper and platinum will keep climbing as the lights go out in the world’s biggest mines. » Read story.

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Corporate boards’ pay grows with workload

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

OMAHA, Neb. — After ConAgra Foods’ board slashed the company’s dividend by 34 percent as part of a restructuring plan, a few shareholders suggested the board should also feel the pain and slash its own pay by roughly one-third. » Read story.

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Registry to increase fee for ‘.org’ sites

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

NEW YORK — Wholesale fees for Internet addresses ending in “.org” will increase 10 percent Nov. 9. » Read story.

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Once thought recession-proof, Vegas feeling downturn

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

LAS VEGAS — For decades, this gambling center seemed nearly immune to the economic swings of the rest of the country. But these days, the city built on excess is seeing a troubling sign: moderation. » Read story.

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NW Realtors’ exit highest in Arkansas due to market drop

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Northwest Arkansas leads the state in the number of real estate agents dropping out of the industry group National Association of Realtors, an affiliation considered by many to be key in listing and selling property. » Read story.

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FROM THE GROUND UP: Weichert group opens real estate school

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

Weichert, Realtors — Clark, Long & Associates opened the Clark Long School of Real Estate on Monday in Lowell. » Read story.

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Wal-Mart hungry for healthier in-store fast food

(Sunday, May 11, 2008)

TULSA — Walk into a Wal-Mart with hunger pangs, and you will have the chance to order a cheeseburger and fries from a McDonald’s restaurant inside. » Read story.

U.S. regulators close Rogers bank

ANB’s offices to open under Pulaski Bank

(Saturday, May 10, 2008)

Federal banking regulators closed ANB Financial of Rogers late Friday afternoon, and its nine offices will open Monday as branches of Pulaski Bank & Trust Co. of Little Rock. » Read story.

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