Royal Mail sell-off is confirmed
The government confirms it is to press ahead with a complete sale of Royal Mail, following an updated review of the postal service. More: continued here
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McIlroy’s FedEx Cup race is run
Golf: Rory McIlroy is all but certain to drop out of the FedEx Cup race after he slumped to another disappointing over par round in the BMW Championship at Cog Hill in Illinois. More: continued here
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UPDATE 1-UK plans Royal Mail sell-off, unions angry – Reuters
Daily Mail UPDATE 1-UK plans Royal Mail sell-off, unions angryReuters"He (Hooper) paints a very clear picture — Royal Mail is facing a combination of potentially lethal challenges — falling mail volumes, low investment, …Govt to press ahead with Royal Mail sell-offAFPRoyal Mail to be floated or soldBBC NewsRoyal Mail to be privatised or soldThe GuardianTelegraph.co.uk –Financial…
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eBay CEO Concedes Chinese Market, Focuses on Exports, PayPal
eBay CEO John Donahoe conceded the domestic China market (again) to Alibaba today and said eBay would instead focus on the Chinese export market. Marketwatch said Donahoe called Alibaba not a competitor, but a “colleague and potential partner.” eBay has also been also eyeing the global opportunity for PayPal, which it has said would outpace…
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Royal Mail privatisation approved as report warns of financial crisis
The Government is to press ahead with controversial privatisation plans for the Royal Mail as report warns of financial crisis. More: continued here
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EBay, Alibaba Seek Partners Rather Than Competition in China, Donahoe Says
EBay Inc. , the owner of e-commerce sites and the PayPal payment service, sees partnerships, even with former rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. , as the best way to generate sales from China, rather than going it alone in the world’s biggest Internet market. More: continued here
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Vince Cable: Partial Royal Mail sell-off is unavoidable
The Royal Mail is in deepening crisis with plunging revenues and a growing pension fund deficit, according to a government-backed report today that pushed privatisation to the top of the agenda. More: continued here
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Downtown Farmer’s Market considers accepting food stamps
A growing number of farmer’s markets in the state accept food-stamps. Now, one local market is looking into the idea. More: continued here
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Esks ripe for beating again – CANOE
CBC.ca Esks ripe for beating againCANOEThe level of punishment the Stamps have put on Ray the past two meetings could actually increase Friday in the Labour Day rematch at Commonwealth Stadium (7 …Eskimos seeking answers to punishing Stamps D-line in rematch game FridayWinnipeg Free PressBack To WorkCalgary HeraldStamps backup quarterback eager for another chanceMontreal GazetteToronto…
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Early Edge: Nokia, Moody’s Corporation, eBay Inc., and Toll Brothers – Schaeffers Research
Early Edge: Nokia, Moody's Corporation, eBay Inc., and Toll BrothersSchaeffers Research… an upgrade for Moody's Corporation (MCO), a courtroom victory for eBay Inc. (EBAY), and a bullish analyst note for Toll Brothers, Inc. (TOL). …and more » More: continued here