Arkansas Business - Banking & Financehttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/industry.aspx?cID=3The latest business news stories in Banking & Finance from Arkansas Business, Northwest Arkansas Business Journal and Today's Top Stories.Copyright 2009 Arkansas Business Limited Partnership. All rights reserved.Welspun Cranks Up LR Operationshttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118709.54928.130837http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118709.54928.130837Little Rock's Welspun plant ramps up production heading toward first full year of operation in 2010.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTPopeye's Near The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Sells For $1.15 Million (Real Deals)http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118710.54928.130838http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118710.54928.130838A look at important real estate transactions in Pulaski County.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTWest Little Rock Supercenter Site Transaction Tops $9.7 Millionhttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118713.54928.130841http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118713.54928.130841Wal-Mart buys supercenter site for more than $9.7 million at west Little Rock's Shackleford Crossings.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTRichard T. Smith Pleads in Criminal Case, Prepares For Civil Case With IRShttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118715.54928.130843http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118715.54928.130843Richard T. Smith claims David Howell ponzi scheme cost him $8.5 million and he doesn't owe the tax man anything.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTVideo: Dow Attempts Comeback But Ends Lower (Market Wrap)http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=116882.54928.129010http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=116882.54928.129010Stocks falling for the third straight day as a disappointing earnings report from computer maker Dell weighed on tech stocks, according to today's Arkansas Business Market Wrap video.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:08 CSTWynne Bank Criticized by OCC for Loans Originated by ANBhttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118722.54928.130850http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118722.54928.130850The $268 million bank remains profitable, posting $1.6 million in net income for the first three quarters of 2009.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:37 CSTBanking Woes Seen by Iberiabank as Opportunityhttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118685.54928.130813http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118685.54928.130813A Louisiana banking company is using the recent rash of U.S. bank failures, the worst in two decades, as an opportunity to expand its turf well beyond the state line.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:49:00 CSTRichard Smith Sentenced to Probation, Community Servicehttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118672.54928.130800http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118672.54928.130800The associate of M. David Howell pleaded guilty to one count of filing a false income tax return.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:57 CSTSimmons Raises $64.9 Million in Stock Offeringhttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118647.54928.130775http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118647.54928.130775Simmons First National Corp. of Pine Bluff has raised $64.925 million in its public stock offering. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:34:11 CSTUPDATE: Factory Production Falls; Inflation 'Subdued'http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118638.54928.130766http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118638.54928.130766Factory production declines as the weak economy keeps inflation in check. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:28:29 CST