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FedEx said on Tuesday it is in talks to buy French express company TATEX, while rival UPS is in the midst of its largest takeover with the purchase of Dutch peer TNT Express NV. More: continued here

NASHVILLE — Economist Arthur Laffer, a leader in the private efforts to eliminate Tennessee's inheritance tax, told a state legislative committee Monday that FedEx president, chairman and CEO Fred Smith told him last week that "he's gettin' out of this state" if the bill repealing the tax doesn't pass the legislature. More: continued here

FedEx is negotiation the acquisition of the French shipping company Tatex.The companies did not release any further information about the discussions Tuesday.Tatex was founded in 1976, and focuses on heavy … More: continued here

The talks follow closely on the heels of FedEx's acquisition of Polish shipper Opek Sp.z o.o. More: continued here

Financial Times Supreme Court to review discount retailers' 'gray market' salesThe Seattle TimesThe case promises to be one of the top business and consumer cases in the next court term, which starts in October, affecting sales on eBay and at stores including Costco and Wal-Mart. It will pit supporters of the gray market — retailers,…

MacGyver's B.C. floathome being auctioned off on eBayThe ProvinceBy Justin McElroy, The Province April 16, 2012 6:02 PM The Vancouver floathome of MacGyver, the star character in the hit 80's television show, is being auctioned off on eBay by its current Langley owner. A piece of Vancouver TV history is on the open …and more »…

It is no surprise that good signs make for good business and FedEx Office®, a nationwide printer with an unmatched network of stores, has the expertise and resources to help business owners with high-quality signs and banners. More: continued here

Above the Law SCOTUS! eBay! Cert and Other SundriesAbove the LawThese days, students can take advantage of local used bookstores, Amazon or eBay, and in some cases, their iPads. Earlier today, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case regarding the legality of one unexpectedly common way to make a little cash, … More: continued…

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FedEx Warning Indicates Possible Top in S&P 500, Says Special Earnings Report by Profit Confidential Along with the corporate earnings release from shipping giant FedEx Corporation came some dark clouds for the future, according to Sasha Cekerevac, contributor to popular financial newsletter and web site Profit Confidential. Along with the corporate earnings release from shipping…