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Tech stocks lead broad sell-off in U.S. stocks; oil rebounds A steep drop in technology companies sent U.S. stocks sharply lower Monday, knocking off more than 400 points from the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Banks and c... by The Associated Press - November 12, 2018

Two companies shell out $11.4M for central Arkansas apartment complex Springfield, Mo., limited liability companies spent $11.4 million to buy a 160-unit Sherwood apartment complex last month. by David Smith - November 11, 2018

Cannabidiol raises legal questions Greg and Gary Avetisyan make no secret of it: They proudly sell all manner of products infused with CBD, from essential oils to bath bombs to fruity tealike be... by LAURA NEWBERRY LOS ANGELES TIMES - November 11, 2018

Forced labor in supply line still a worry Food and beverage companies ship tons of products around the world and rely on a network of suppliers to do so. Whether those suppliers use forced labor is more... by Nathan Owens - November 11, 2018

Bar owners find plastic beer kegs to their tastes In the cellar underneath the Frederik VI bar in Copenhagen, owner Jimmy Streit showed off the innovation that's enabled him to boost his earnings by 5 percent i... by THOMAS BUCKLEY BLOOMBERG NEWS - November 11, 2018

Amazon's new play is catalog of top toys Amazon.com is gambling on glossiness and nostalgia to draw in shoppers with its first toy catalog, in yet another brick-and-mortar strategy to snag its share of... by TAYLOR TELFORD BLOOMBERG NEWS - November 11, 2018

In business, breakups hard to do Nearly a year after Courtney Jackson launched her clothing business, she took on a partner to help manage the company's growth. A month into the partnership, so... by JOYCE M. ROSENBERG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - November 11, 2018

Doubts rise over TV streaming services New low-cost streaming services like DirecTV Now and Sling TV were supposed to stem the bleeding in the media industry by attracting cord cutters who ditch thei... by GERRY SMITH and SCOTT MORITZ BLOOMBERG NEWS - November 11, 2018

China nears France as top tourist go-to China is set to overtake France as the world's No. 1 tourist destination by 2030 as a growing middle class in Asia looks to spend more on travel, according to ... by PAN PYLAS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - November 11, 2018

Heineken stocking up ahead of Brits' EU exit Lovers of Desperados tequila-flavored beer and Strongbow apple cider can rest a little easier in the stressful run-up to the British exit from the European Unio... by ELLEN MILLIGAM BLOOMBERG NEWS - November 11, 2018

Toshiba buys out of LNG deal Buy high, sell low and guarantee a loss. It's not exactly what Toshiba Corp. planned when it dipped its toes in liquefied natural gas trading. by DAN MURTAUGH, STEPHEN STAPCZYNSKI and AIBING GUO BLOOMBERG NEWS - November 11, 2018

Business People BANKING November 11, 2018

Business Awards Joe Stanley, founding principal of Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects of Little Rock, recently received the E. Fay Jones Gold Medal Award from the Arkansas Chapter ... November 11, 2018

Bankruptcy Watch ALPENA Jules Bailey Bauer (aka Jules Bailey Duncan), 721 County Road 933, Nov. 1, Chapter 7. November 11, 2018

Oil and gas permits The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission last week issued two drilling permits and two well recompletions. By county, they were: November 11, 2018

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