Advances from eBay Inc. and several other tech leaders helped give the sector a boost Thursday, with investors also showing enthusiasm for an unexpected drop in U.S. weekly jobless claims. More: continued here

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EBay, Apple gain on strong day for techsMarketWatchSAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Tech stocks put in a mostly upbeat trading session Thursday, with eBay Inc. and Apple Inc. among the advancers that gave the sector a boost and investors also showing enthusiasm for an unexpected drop in U.S. weekly …and more » …

Grand Haven Tribune Unburden the post officeGrand Haven TribuneNo other private or public institution is required to pre-fund 75 years' worth of pensions, and neither should the post office. Exploring savings in labor costs and benefits with the Postal Service's workers and unions is also needed and should be done …

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EBay gains stand out as tech stocks riseMarketWatchEBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) shares rose more than 3%, to $52.72, after Evercore Partners analyst Ken Sena raised his rating on the online-retailer's stock to overweight, or the equivalent of buy, from equal weight. In a research note, Sena said Wednesday's … More: continued here

Scottish Daily Record Posties vote to 'boycott' up to half of all letters: Items handled by third …Daily MailRoyal Mail is only responsible for the 'final mile' of the delivery. Royal Mail workers are angry about delivering post that has been handled for some of its. Potential chaos: Unionised Royal …

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Tech stocks climbed along with the broad market in early trading Thursday following an unexpected drop in weekly U.S. jobless claims. Among leading tech stocks, gains came from Apple Inc. , eBay Inc. , International Business Machines Corp. and Yahoo Inc. . The Nasdaq Composite Index …

Stocks Open Higher, Trade Mixed; CommVault, Ebix, EBay Jet AheadInvestor’s Business DailyStocks logged a stead-as-she-goes open, notching modest gains after a burst of mixed economic news. The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and the Dow Jones industrial average all held 0.4% gains. Volume opened higher, then turned mixed as NYSE trade slipped …

CBS Local Bill Aims To Ban Using Food Stamps On Strip Clubs, LiquorCBS LocalTALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – Public-assistance recipients may no longer use food stamps to purchase liquor or visit strip clubs and gambling venues, should a HB 701 continue making its way through the Florida Legislature. A House subcommittee …and …