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Wal-Mart Says It’s Losing Money in Germany

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says its German business had fallen behind schedule for breaking even, according to Reuters, the British news agency.

BroadVision Shares Jump After Wal-Mart Deal

Shares of BroadVision Inc. rise 20 percent after the business software maker said Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will use BroadVision?s products to fortify its online presence.

Tyson Blames Weather, IBP Deal on Bad 2Q

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale blames its terminated effort to acquire IBP Inc. and a severe winter as the leading causes for a second-quarter loss.

Arkansas National Not on Sale Block

Potential buyers expecting Dan Dykema to sell Arkansas National Bank can go ahead and fold their wallets.

Arvest Dominates Region?s Market Share

Arvest Bank Group continues to overpower other banks in the region.

GOP Doesn?t Need Ugly Race

The executive director for the Republican Party of Arkansas recently galled many of his GOP brethren with derogatory comments about a state representative.

First National Still Strong in Northwest Arkansas

First National packs big-bank wallop with a hometown handshake.

Shakey?s Moving HQ to Fayetteville

Shakey?s Frozen Custard is in the process of moving its corporate headquarters from Joplin, Mo., to Fayetteville.

Jalisco Serves Mexican Businesses

Jalisco Produce Inc. opened in Springdale to provide food products to Mexican stores and restaurants in the area.

Tones to Open in Fayetteville

Patty Turner and Deanie Heerwagen plan to open a private club called Tones at 40 E. Center St. in Fayetteville around May 1.

Casa Taco

Casa Taco promises a casual, fast and frugal Mexican lunch.

Beef Sales Strong Despite Panic in Europe

Foot-and-mouth scare has not affected local meat sales… yet.

Tyson Mum on Foot-and-Mouth

The potential for a public relations disaster probably didn?t contribute to Tyson Foods? decision to pull the plug on acquiring beef and pork producer IBP Inc.