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European consumers and businesses are so far weathering the debt crisis with sustained spending from the region that’s encouraging companies from FedEx Corp. to MasterCard Inc. More: continued here

FedEx will pay the federal government $8 million to settle a whisteblower’s lawsuit that claimed the company’s couriers blamed heightened security measures for late deliveries to avoid paying penalties for missing shipping deadlines. The agreement was unsealed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The lawsuit alleged that the practice began in…

(AP:NEW YORK) Fitch Ratings on Tuesday affirmed debt ratings for FedEx Corp. at “BBB.” Fitch said the ratings apply to $1.8 billion in senior unsecured debt and a $1 billion revolving credit line. Fitch said FedEx’s rating outlook is stable. More: continued here

What to expect when eBay reports earningsMarketWatchWhat to watch for: James Cakmak of Monness, Crespi and Hardt said he expects a “mixed performance” for eBay, with the number of active buyers increasing by about one million, compared with the three million additions reported in the previous quarter. More: continued here

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