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Walmart to Buy Out Wholesale Partner in India Venture

The break-up is a setback to Wal-Marts plans to open retail stores Asias third-largest economy.

Economic Development Announcement Scheduled Monday in Rogers

Gov. Beebe and Bill Simon will give additional details at an 11 a.m. news conference at the John Q. Hammons Center.

Arvest Plans National Banking Corp. Buyout

NBC is the parent holding company for National Bank of Arkansas, based in North Little Rock.

UAMS, Highlands Oncology Group Announce Collaboration

The two organizations will combine efforts to expedite the process for patients enrolling in research clinical trials offered concurrently at both facilities.

New Medicare Tax Worthy of Attention, Not Panic

Area CPAs are being aggressive in counseling their clients on a 3.8 percent surtax on net investment income.

Accounting Majors Surge at UA

Overall majors are up 10 percent from last year, and the department also welcomed its largest ever cohort into the integrated Master of Accountancy program this year.

Accountants, Firms Continue to Flourish

Industry is being driven in part by the arrival of new investors and businesses.

Gray Matters Promotes Gatling, Announces Additional Hires

Editor will continue to lead the magazines day-to-day editorial operations.

Restoring Professional Ethos (Opinion)

Impact of financial crises and ensuing legislation on American society may never be truly known.

Spay Makes Play For Springdale Land

Nonprofit group wants to purchase building it currently rents.

Comprehensive Approach Still Works Best for Blount

Springdale financial advisor helps clients navigate some of most compelling financial decisions of their lives.

State Board Metes Out Justice

Fayetteville accountants fine earlier this year is an example of tight guidelines administered by the state board.

Building in Medical Corridor Sold to Investor

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. also has a notable, and pricy, land grab in Bentonville.

Biker Rally Executive Arrested

Joe Giles, according to reports, offered to resign.

Forbes Magazine Ranks Nations Richest

Several with state ties are included.

CJRW Recognition Leads to Lively Debate

AdWeek magazine named the company as the top agency in the state

UA Partners with Latino Entrepreneurs for Business Seminar

The seminar, co-hosted with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, is scheduled for Oct. 17 from 6-9 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Center.

Regional Report Shows Strengths, Weaknesses

The 2013 State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report issued Wednesday shows continued growth in population, employment, business investment, overall economic production and academic research.