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On the reality show Shark Tank, there's a four-word red flag that warns a contestant the Sharks have begun to circle and the success of the pitch is in serious danger:

ARI Network Services, a Milwaukee company that provides software and marketing services to a variety of industries including automotive tire, outdoor power equipment, home medical equipment and recreational vehicles, has acquired a Tennessee firm that offers similar services.

The Toro Company has renewed its support of the Equine Equipment Savings program, a unique initiative created by Innovative Equine Marketing to support and promote the goals of equine facilities and tracks across North America.

With the many developments in technology during the past century, it should come as little surprise that Toro's history is as colorful as its bright red lawn mowers and snow throwers.

J D Equipment, is proud to announce it is now offering our customers an option of converting residential and/or commercial mowers over to propane power.

Recognizing that owning land and rural living brings its own set of challenges and rewards, Mahindra USA is launching a new advertising campaign celebrating this unique lifestyle and the generations of people that are called to it.

Exmark today announced its "Time For a New Ride" fall promotion. It makes now the best time to buy a new Exmark zero-turn mower for your mowing needs, with rebates of up to $500 on the company's most popular models, available 42 Months Special Financing* on eligible purchases of $1,500 or more with your Exmark credit card, and extended warranty terms.

The Mortgage Bankers Association yesterday lowered its forecast for combined new and existing home sales in 2014 to 5.28 million -- a decline of 4.1 percent that would be the first annual drop in four years. The group also cut its prediction on mortgage lending volume for purchases to $595 billion, an 8.7 percent decrease and the first retreat in three years.