Royal Mail IPO could be over-subscribedMoney ObserverNearly half of investors plan to take up the Royal Mail initial public offering ( IPO ). According to a survey by SharePrice, a subsidiary of online platform Interactive Investor, 46 per cent of investors are interested in subscribing to the new share … …
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The recent announcement that the Canadian Government is interested in selling the Post Office building at 22 Circle Street prompted the topic of this month’s history article. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx stock up even though economy still "tepid"
Business at FedEx remains solid and investors are pleased, but the shipping giant isn't very optimistic about the global economy. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx Delivers Higher Prices Into Economic Headwinds
Damn the economic headwinds, FedEx ( FDX ) is going to make money anyway. That was the message this morning as the shipping giant announced major price increases and ongoing efforts to become a more efficient shipping machine. More: continued here
Read More »Vietnam, Singapore issue stamps to mark 40 years of ties
Vietnam and Singapore have issued a set of two similar stamps featuring a bird each from the two countries to mark the 40th anniversary of establishment of bilateral relations. More: continued here
Read More »eBay seeks exporter status for retailers selling products abroad
Online marketplace eBay India today said the government should grant 'exporter' status to its retailers selling their products abroad, so that they can avail the benefits and facilities given to domestic exporters. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx says quarterly profit up 7 percent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx says its quarterly profit rose 7 percent despite a dip in revenue in its FedEx Express unit, and it will raise prices in January. More: continued here
Read More »eBay hiring for seasonal and permanent positions – WHAS 11.com (subscription)
eBay hiring for seasonal and permanent positionsWHAS 11.com (subscription)(WHAS 11)–Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and other state officials are celebrating the largest expansion of the state's Ebay enterprise to date. eBay's Trade Port facility in Louisville needs to fill 1500 seasonal positions, as well as add 600 new jobs … More: …
Read More »Food stamps face billions in cuts
Congress should protect people, not corporations The House of Representatives is likely to vote this week to cut food assistance by $40 billion over 10 years, a cut that could threaten an adequate food supply for as many as six million Americans. [“House bill would cut $4B a year from …
Read More »FedEx earnings, revenue tick above Street forecast
FedEx reported earnings and revenue that beat expectations as the courier company cut costs and its lower-priced ground shipping business did well. More: continued here
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