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EcommerceBytes (blog) eBay Eliminates Buyer Addresses from Email NotificationsEcommerceBytes (blog)Sellers are reporting that as of Wednesday morning, eBay is no longer including buyers' addresses in the email notifications when a listing has sold. An EcommerceBytes reader believes it's a conscious move to prevent sellers from inadvertently sending … More: continued …
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The Big Picture: Major Indexes Score More Losses But Volume Is MixedInvestor’s Business DailyGoogle (GOOG) rose 0.6% Wednesday after struggling near the 750 level Tuesday. It's risen nearly 16% since overcoming resistance near 650. EBay (EBAY) has fallen five days in a row, yet has not touched its 50-day line. …
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