EBay Inc said quarterly sales and profit grew more than expected and raised its 2012 forecasts, citing growth in the e-commerce company's Marketplaces and PayPal businesses. Ebay's stock rose 6.9 percent … More: continued here

Food Stamp Cuts Approved by House of RepresentativesFood and Drink DigitalToday the United States House of Representatives made it clear where it stands in regards to the country's federal nutrition program – the House's Agricultural Committee voted in approval of $33 billion in cuts to food stamp benefits over the …

KGMI House panel okays $33 billion in food stamp cutsReutersBy Emily Stephenson | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A US congressional panel approved about $33 billion in cuts over 10 years from food stamp benefits, in a largely symbolic and highly partisan vote opposed by committee Democrats and by anti-poverty groups.House Panel …

Internet auction powerhouse eBay on Wednesday reported that quarterly revenue and profit boomed due in large part to its PayPal online financial transaction service. More: continued here

Retiring SIUE jazz director looks to fulfill passion for performingSTLtoday.comFor 33 years, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville music professor Brett Stamps has been a consummate teacher, guiding regionally and nationally recognized musicians into the limelight. Now it's time for the jazz trombonist to step down as an … More: continued here

EBay shares up, Qualcomm declines after hoursMarketWatchBy Carla Mozee, MarketWatch LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Shares of eBay Inc. climbed Wednesday evening following better-than-anticipated quarterly results from the online auction company, while stock in Qualcomm Inc. dropped with the communications …and more » More: continued here

Udall amendment would buy Ward Post Office 2 more yearsDaily CameraBy Laura Snider, Camera Staff Writer The Ward Post Office — one of 4273 that was studied for possible closure last summer by the US Postal Service — may be able to keep its doors open for another two years, …

EBay says its first-quarter net income grew 20 percent thanks to higher revenue from its PayPal business and its e-commerce websites More: continued here

On the Call: EBay CEO John DonahoeBoston.comBy AP EBay Inc. reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter on Wednesday, helped by strength in its marketplaces division, which includes its namesake website, as well as growth in its PayPal payments service. In a conference call with … More: continued here

Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11)- The Fairdale Post Office on Mount Holly Road is closing down temporarily, because of the presence of recluse spiders. The post office will be closed beginning Thursday so the building can be treated. It is expected to open back up Monday, May 7. In the meantime, post …