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Tyson Foods of Springdale said fourth-quarter profit jumped 50 percent over last year.
The company said it had a bad year with its chicken segment, but pork and beef finished strong.
Tyson says it will push forward with expansion projects internationally, and that includes growth in Brazil, India and China.
An Arkansas Business cover story this week looks at health savings accounts.
These are alternatives to typical health insurance that typically have higher deductibles and lower monthly premiums.
Insurance experts say the number of health savings accounts in Arkansas continues to increase, but the growth isn't on pace with national trends.
And in music business news, rock band AC/DC 's decision to sell its new album exclusively at Wal-Mart appears to have paid off.
The "Black Ice" album topped the American Billboard charts and is the No. 2 album debut of the year.
AC/DC joined the Eagles, Journey and Garth Brooks in giving Wal-Mart exclusive deals.
