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China's growth slows as officials try to reassure investors BEIJING — China reported economic growth sank to a post-global crisis low as finance officials launched a media blitz Friday to shore up confidence in its saggi... by The Associated Press - October 19, 2018

Arkansas brewery owners file against co-founder who rejected buyout The owners of Bentonville-based Bike Rack Brewing Co. have filed a counterclaim against one of their own, contending he betrayed their confidence by derailing a... by John Magsam - October 19, 2018

Conway bank's 3Q profit sets record Home BancShares, the parent company of Centennial Bank, had net income of $80.3 million in the third quarter, more than five times the $14.8 million it earned f... by David Smith - October 19, 2018

Little Rock lender reports profit of $74.2M Bank OZK, formerly known as Bank of the Ozarks, posted a profit of $74.2 million in the third quarter, a 23 percent drop from $96 million in the same period las... by David Smith - October 19, 2018

Again, yuan falls against dollar China's politically sensitive yuan sank to a 22-month low against the dollar Thursday after the U.S. Treasury declined to label Beijing a currency manipulator a... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 19, 2018

Home-loan rates ease back a bit Long-term U.S. mortgage rates dipped slightly this week, taking a pause after weeks of steady increases stoked by rising interest rates. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 19, 2018

Auto steel getting stronger, lighter to halt aluminum rise Advanced high-strength steel, the newest, lightest steel invented, is aiming to hold off aluminum's rise as the metal of choice for an auto industry in the mids... by JOE DEAUX AND MARVIN G. PEREZ BLOOMBERG NEWS - October 19, 2018

Suit says Amazon targeted eBay sellers For three years Amazon has been illegally infiltrating an internal email system at e-commerce rival eBay, seeking to hide its tracks as it tried to poach top se... by ETHAN BARON THE MERCURY NEWS (TNS) - October 19, 2018

U.S. still atop top-dollar list The United States capped its 10th straight year of household wealth growth and is set to remain as the world's biggest hub for rich individuals even as China st... by BEN STUPPLES BLOOMBERG NEWS - October 19, 2018

Weak earning reports sink stocks U.S. stocks slumped again Thursday as investors continued to sell shares of technology and Internet companies, industrials, and companies that rely on consumer... by MARLEY JAY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 19, 2018

Business news in brief Walmart to build high-tech warehouse October 19, 2018

News in brief USA Truck acquires Georgia carrier Davis October 19, 2018

After $78.5M sale, Mountain Valley water company to maintain Arkansas operations Mountain Valley Spring Water will continue operations in the Hot Springs area under its new ownership, the iconic brand’s chief financial officer said Tuesday. ... by David Showers / Hot Springs Sentinel-Record - October 18, 2018

Plot at Little Rock port deemed 'shovel-ready' A vacant 160-acre site at the Little Rock port earned a designation Wednesday that port officials hope will make the land more marketable to industry prospects. by Noel Oman - October 18, 2018

Home construction sinks 5.3% U.S. home construction fell 5.3 percent in September, a possible sign that recent hurricanes and rising mortgage rates are weighing on the market. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - October 18, 2018

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