FedEx braces for record volume Monday

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The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $689,800 fine against FedEx for violating federal rules governing the shipment of hazardous materials on cargo planes. More: continued here

NEW YORK — FedEx nearly doubled its second-quarter net income, the company said Thursday, as strong sales boosted deliveries to homes. The Memphis, Tenn. company earned $497 million, or $1.57 per share, compared with $283 million, or 89 cents per share a year earlier. Last year’s quarter included 27 cents in charges related to a…

FedEx Corp. is propping up the value of used Boeing Co. 757 jets by buying the twin-engine planes to replace some of its oldest, least-efficient freighters. More: continued here

FEDEX CUP LEADERS (Through Monday) Points Money 1. Tiger Woods————————-22,695 $5,775,000 2. Phil Mickelson————————-15,940 $3,959,500 3. Kenny Perry————————-15,933 $3,575,350 4. Stewart Cink————————-15,039 $3,718,671 More: continued here