Investorplace.com Is a tempting acquisition behind eBay's costly patriotism?QuartzEBay is making an interesting decision for an American multinational company: It's thinking about paying its taxes. The online marketplace and payments pioneer told investors yesterday that it expected a $3-billion charge on its books for taxes that …eBay Reels in $9B …

BBC News Lazard under fire over Royal Mail sell-offFinancial TimesThe investment arm of the government's independent adviser on the privatisation of Royal Mail made an £8m profit selling shares in the company during the first week of trading. Lazard's bankers faced criticism from MPs after it was disclosed that …Lazard …

ETFs that have a decent allocation to eBay (EBAY) are in focus following some sluggish earnings guidance. More: continued here

GOP Candidate Compares People Who Get Food Stamps to AnimalsOpposing ViewsAccording to RightWingWatch.org, Dr. Bosworth posted an image on her Facebook page on Monday, which read, "The food stamp program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They proudly report that they distribute free meals and food …GOP Senate candidate …

Wall Street Journal EBay to Take $3 Billion Tax ChargeWall Street JournalThe online marketplace reported first-quarter profit above forecasts, but the tax charge and a weak outlook for the current quarter sent the company's shares tumbling. "We are an acquisitive company and we need to ensure we have the resources …

Stamps.com ( STMP ): Q1 EPS of $0.50 misses by $0.05 . Revenue of $33.3M (+3.7% Y/Y) misses by $0.34M . Press Release Post your comment! More: continued here

BBC News Lazard made £8m Royal Mail share profitFinancial TimesThe investment arm of the government's independent adviser on the privatisation of Royal Mail made an £8m profit selling shares in the company during the first week of trading. Lazard's bankers faced criticism from MPs after it was disclosed that …Lazard …

Lifting Missouri's lifetime food stamp ban for some drug offenders is just …Kansas City StarAfter all, meth has ravaged poorer white communities. She reminded rural legislators that their constituents are many of the people who might be aided. And it was crucial to show that most people do not receive …

By laying the groundwork for the unusual step of repatriating $9B in international profits, eBay is giving itself financial flexibility. More: continued here

Chicks die while being shipped to Naples post officeNBC2 NewsThere was an unusual animal death in Collier County. Several chicks died Friday while being shipped to a Naples post office. According to the Postal Service, the chicks were mailed from Minnesota. They were on their way to the Tractor Supply …