MEMPHIS, Tenn. (TheStreet) — FedEx says today will be the busiest day in company history, as it will move nearly 16 million shipment around the world. The total is up 13% from the busiest day of 2009, a positive sign for the economy, as FDX and UPS carry large chunks of the world’s GDP and are viewed as important economic indicators. In fact, UPS maintains, at any moment, 2% of world GDP and 6 …
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LONDON: Defending champion Roger Federer overcame some dogged resistance by Spain’s David Ferrer to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals yesterday, winning 7-5, 6-3 at the O2 Arena. More: continued here
eBay Squeaks Out A Win In Q4, With Revenue Of $4.5B And $0.81 EPSTechCruncheBay reported its fourth-quarter earnings today, including revenue of $4.5 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.81. The company's revenue was up 13 percent from the same quarter last year, while its earnings per share rose 16 percent. It's a …LIVE:…
ATLANTA – Chad Campbell tipped over a small bucket of balls Wednesday and hit five-irons across the pond on the practice green at East Lake, none quite as true as the one he struck five days ago at Valhalla that earned a crucial point in the Ryder Cup. More: continued here
The West Australian Buffett Charity Lunch Auction Reaps Record $3.46 MillionBusinessWeekThe annual auction on EBay Inc. (EBAY) (EBAY)'s website attracted 106 bids. The winner, who wasn't identified, and seven companions get to dine with Buffett at the Smith & Wollensky steakhouse in New York. The event has brought in more than $14.6 …Warren Buffett lunch…
FedEx employees began to get a picture Wednesday of who's going and who's staying. More: continued here
The Jacksonville Jaguars declined to make a statement following a Friday report from 1010 XL that FedEx founder and CEO Fred Smith is negotiation with Jags owner Wayne Weaver to buy a minority share of the franchise. More: continued here