Shares of online retailer eBay Inc. fell in premarket trading on Thursday, despite strong third-quarter results, as investors expressed disappointment over guidance as the crucial holidays approach. More: continued here

Despite a 29 percent decline in third-quarter net income, eBay Inc. saw stronger revenue in its marketplaces businesses, suggesting that efforts to revitalize its main Web site are gaining traction among bargain-hungry shoppers. More: continued here

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – Oct. 22, 2009) – On Saturday, October 24th, Federal Express Canada Ltd. (“FedEx Express Canada”), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX), in support of Tree Canada and with the help of FedEx volunteers and students and staff at Ecole Saint-Ambroise, Pavillon Normanville, will rejuvenate the school’s grounds …

Coolidge Corner post office voluntarily closedBrookline TABThe Coolidge Corner Post Office was voluntarily closed by the town's postmaster at 11 am today, after a chemical odor was reported in the … More: continued here

guardian.co.uk 'Nobody comes out on strike with enthusiasm – only reluctantly'guardian.co.ukMany post boxes will stay locked up this week as Royal Mail staff across the country go on strike. Photograph: David Levene At the Royal Mail distribution …and more » More: continued here

Frontier post office may closeKemmerer Gazette3 "to discuss any matters related to the proposed closure of the Frontier Post Office." The letter is signed by Lisa Gamboa, post office closing coordinator … More: continued here

ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Oct. 22, 2009) – On Saturday, October 24, Federal Express Canada Ltd. (“FedEx Express Canada”), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX), in support of Tree Canada and with the help of FedEx volunteers and students and staff at Mother Teresa Catholic School, will rejuvenate the school’s …

New York City’s Independent Budget Office says nearly 1.6 million residents are on food stamps — a pace of growth not seen since the early years of the program in the 1970s. From January 2008 to August of this year, the food stamp enrollment grew by 354,000 people. That’s an …

San Luis Obispo Tribune Hearst Castle: Landmark's name, art on US stampSan Luis Obispo TribuneBilbray said, 'I really think this is the most beautiful of all our Christmas stamps.' The design replicates an original painting created more than 300 … More: continued here

Stock Picks: eBay, 3M, AmgenBusinessWeekDeutsche Bank analyst Jeetil Patel said on Oct. 22 that eBay's third quarter earnings per share (EPS) of 38 cents (as adjusted), released after the close of …and more » More: continued here