Boston Globe EBay offers a weak fourth-quarter outlookBoston Globeexpected profit and revenue outlook. Third-quarter earnings edged past expectations, but revenue rose just short of estimates. Another challenge: A weaker dollar hurts overseas transactions. Annual profit and revenue will be at the low end of eBay's…EBay declines as company gives weak …
Read More »Vince Cable says strike risk at Royal Mail influenced price range – Reuters UK
Vince Cable says strike risk at Royal Mail influenced price rangeReuters UKLONDON (Reuters) – Business Secretary Vince Cable rebuffed accusations that the government underpriced the privatisation of Royal Mail and said on Friday the threat of industrial action had influenced the price-setting process. Shares in the Royal Mail … More: continued …
Read More »Vince Cable on the defence over Royal Mail float’s ‘lost millions’ – The Independent
Vince Cable on the defence over Royal Mail float's 'lost millions'The IndependentOn the day shares in Royal Mail hit 500p for the first time, Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, tried to defend himself against claims he cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds by undervaluing the privatised postal operator. The …
Read More »UK's Royal Mail valued higher than sale price – FT report
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain's Royal Mail was valued by some investment banks 50 percent higher than last week's public sale price, a newspaper reported, adding to a debate over whether the postal service was sold off too cheaply. In a report on Saturday, the Financial Times said Royal Mail was …
Read More »Canada Post gives city royal nod
Canada Post is honouring the city that bears the name of the new royal baby. The service is issuing a limited-edition stamp commemorating Prince George and his parents, Prince William and Kate, Oct. 22, and also giving collectors the option of cancelling the stamp in Prince George. Canada Post spokeswoman …
Read More »UK’s Royal Mail valued higher than sale price: FT report – Reuters
Telegraph.co.uk UK's Royal Mail valued higher than sale price: FT reportReutersLONDON (Reuters) – Britain's Royal Mail was valued by some investment banks 50 percent higher than last week's public sale price, a newspaper reported, adding to a debate over whether the postal service was sold off too cheaply. In a …
Read More »Vince Cable defects criticism over ‘lost millions’ in Royal Mail floatnew – Belfast Telegraph
Vince Cable defects criticism over 'lost millions' in Royal Mail floatnewBelfast TelegraphOn the day shares in Royal Mail hit 500p for the first time, Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, tried to defend himself against claims he cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds by undervaluing the privatised postal operator. More: …
Read More »EBay CEO Cites ‘Uncertainty’ for Weak 4Q Outlook – NewsFactor Network
Boston Globe EBay CEO Cites 'Uncertainty' for Weak 4Q OutlookNewsFactor NetworkE-commerce and payments giant eBay says the partial U.S. government shutdown is partly to blame for slowed growth and a weaker fourth-quarter outlook. The muted fourth-quarter earnings outlook was also partly the result of the company's plans to invest …EBay declines …
Read More »eBay’s Pierre Omidyar aims to change news industry – Economic Times
Economic Times eBay's Pierre Omidyar aims to change news industryEconomic TimesOmidyar has become the latest tech baron to plunge into news industry hot on the heels of Amazon's Jeff Bezos, who paid $250 mn for The Washington Post. In pic: File photo of eBay founder and chairman Pierre Omidyar.Pierre Omidyar: …
Read More »Concerns mount over rapid expansion of food stamp program – Fox News
Concerns mount over rapid expansion of food stamp programFox NewsA NEW STUDY EXPOSING THE NATION'S FOOD STAMP PROGRAM, KNOWN AS SNAP, THIS FASTEST GROWING WELFARE PROGRAM AROUND, COSTING TAXPAYERS BILLIONS, AND MY NEXT GUEST SAYS THERE'S VERY LITTLE BANG FOR … More: continued here
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