Second-quarter profit fell short of analysts expectations as customers continued to shift toward cheaper ground-shipping options and away from overnight air. More: continued here
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MEMPHIS (TheStreet) — FedEx said net income rose 14% as operating income at FedEx Express rose 42%, but the company nevertheless missed analysts' earnings estimates. The overnight package company said it earned $500 million, or $1.57 a share, in the fiscal second quarter. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters had estimated $1.64. …
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A complex three-way spread is looking for shares of eBay to fall by the middle of next year. optionMONSTER systems show that a trader sold 6,750 July 55 calls for $3.85 yesterday, below the listed bid … More: continued here
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PLANS have been put forward to relocate Thornton-le-Dale’s Post Office following the retirement of the postmaster. More: continued here
Read More »The privatised Royal Mail will get a Christmas bonanza – but not us posties – The Guardian
The Guardian The privatised Royal Mail will get a Christmas bonanza – but not us postiesThe GuardianFor the first time since I started working for the Royal Mail over 10 years ago, I "cut off" on my round: that is I work my hours and refuse to go into overtime. …
Read More »Is Royal Mail PLC Still A Buy After Its 2013 Bull Run?
As Christmas approaches, I've been asking whether popular stocks like Royal Mail (Other OTC: ROYMF – news) still offer good value, after such a strong year. Royal Mail's shares gained 38% on their first day of trading, and haven't stopped since — they are currently trading at 590p, 79% above …
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