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The banks serving active duty personnel

Independent Banker

Under Larry Wilson’s leadership, First Arkansas Bank and Trust’s branch on the Little Rock Air Force Base was named the 2020 Air Force Bank of the Year. Banks also serve more seasoned military members whose loan terms, for example, are subject to different regulations. Photo by: Dero Sanford. Hopefully, that resonates.”. Take action.

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Fools Rush In: 37 Of The Worst Corporate M&A Flops

CB Insights

When mobile phone company Danger Inc was created in the heady days of 2000 with execs from Apple, Phillips, and WebTV, it looked like a leadership dream team. Lycos simply couldn’t compete with better offerings from the likes of Google, and in 2004, Terra sold Lycos for a meager $95M. Date: April 15, 2008. Price: $500M.

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24 Lessons From Warren Buffett’s Annual Letters To Shareholders

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Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when others are fearful.” ( 2004 ). Buffett successfully lobbied the leadership of Coca-Cola — the largest position in Buffett’s portfolio, with his ownership share coming in at 6.2% — to cut back on “excessive” executive compensation plans. Image source: pValueWalk.

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11 Lessons From Startup Chapter 11s

CB Insights

The lawsuit hinged on Julep’s promotional free Welcome Box of Julep products, available for just the cost of taxes and shipping. Google claimed that Unlockd’s usage of AdMob data violated at least four regulations set forth in its terms of service. Founded: 2004. The company began life as Document Command in 2004.

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