Earnings roundup: Apple, eBayCNBC, Englewood Cliffs –3 minutes agoThe results, combined with a forecast below analysts' expectations, sent eBay shares skidding nearly 6 percent. NEW YORK (AP) — Railroad operator Burlington … More: continued here

The Royal Mail made an increased profit of £255 million in the nine months to Christmas, the group has announced. More: continued here

EBay Inc. is showing signs that it is being hurt by the recession. The Internet auction site operator says its fourth-quarter earnings sank 31 percent. San Jose, Calif.-based eBay said Wednesday it earned $367 million, or 29 cents per share, in the quarter…. More: continued here

Market Report — In Play (EBAY)MSN Money –28 minutes agoeBay beats by $0.02, misses on revs; guides Q1 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus Reports Q4 (Dec) earnings of $0.41 per share, …eBay (EBAY) Reports Q4 Adj-EPS of $0.41, Beats by 2c; Guides Q1StreetInsider.com (subscription)Market Report — In Play (DOX)MSN Moneyall …

RTT News EBay Posts Lower Revenue, EarningsWall Street Journal –32 minutes agoBy JOHN KELL EBay Inc.'s fourth-quarter net income fell 31% on falling revenue and slumping margins as the company's experienced a "tough and competitive" …Q4 profit drops to $367M for eBayBizjournals.comEBay profit falls, Q1 view disappoints; shares dropguardian.co.ukBefore the call: …

EBay Inc posted a lower fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday and gave a disappointing forecast for the current quarter as consumer spending slows, sending its shares down 6.3 percent. More: continued here

Washington Post Mitchell eyed for top post in Mideast diplomacyThe Associated Press –2 hours ago"He used this opportunity on his first day in office to communicate his commitment to active engagement in pursuit of Arab-Israeli peace from the beginning …Mitchell front-runner for Mideast envoyWashington TimesAgenda: Plunging into foreign policyMSNBCUS Mideast comments …

“Swansons, St. Patricks Day” by Seattlest Flickr group photog lachance. Yesterday, Katelyn wrote a post about Spam, prepared food, and the surge in food stamps demand here in Washington, and there was one line that caught our attention: “processed foods are still cheap foods, however unappealing and unhealthy that may …

The Royal Mail made an increased profit of £255 million in the nine months to Christmas, the group has announced. The figure compares with £162 million for the whole of 2007/8. More: continued here

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