BHP Billiton's incoming boss Andrew Mackenzie has not started his new job yet, but has already made sweeping changes that remove rivals. The new management structure eliminates several highly paid roles … More: continued here
EBay's Sales Miss Estimates After Consumers Cut Online SpendingBloombergEBay Inc. (EBAY), operator of the largest Internet marketplace, reported first-quarter sales that missed some analysts' estimates as revenue growth slowed at PayPal and higher taxes and economic concerns weighed on consumer spending. Sales were $3.75 … More: continued here
ABC News (blog) Boston Marathon Bombing Memorabilia Hits eBayABC News (blog)In the wake of the Boston marathon bombing Monday, people who have turned to eBay to sell race memorabilia and other “support Boston” merchandise are already facing a backlash. Marathon participant jackets and shirts, volunteer jackets, a medical …and more » More: continued here
Letter: Stores shouldn't allow purchase of non-basic foods with stampsStatesman JournalRegarding the April 14 article, “Revealing the myth of food stamp fraud,” I don't know why people complain about those on food stamps buying steak. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policies are clear that “buying lobster is discouraged … More: continued here
The Next Web eBay reports $3.7B in Q1 2013 revenue, missing expectations even as PayPal …The Next WebToday eBay reported its first quarter financial performance, including revenue of $3.7 billion, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.63. The street had expected earnings per share of $0.62, on revenue of 3.8 billion. On a GAAP basis,…
American Financial Industry to Replace the Dollar With Food Stamps?Patriot PostThe change is obvious: once relegated to the poor and stigmatized, the Food Stamp program is not just becoming more accepted, it is looking very lucrative for many U.S. businesses struggling with a slow recovery and a large pool of potential customers … More: continued…
Even parts of government that look like a business never get run with the efficiency of a business. Just look at the post office. More: continued here
EcommerceBytes Ridiculous pension requirement threatens future of post officeBuffalo NewsPeople could send emails, so they didn't need to buy stamps. They could shop online, so retailers didn't have to mail as many catalogs. They could go online to pay their mortgages, utility bills, credit cards and student loans, so they didn't need the …A Post…
Wall Street Journal EBay second-quarter forecast disappoints, shares slipReutersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – EBay Inc on Wednesday gave a disappointing earnings forecast for the second quarter and said Europe was weak, pushing its shares lower in after-hours trade. The e-commerce company forecast a second-quarter profit of 61 to …PayPal Slows for eBayWall Street JournalEBay's Profit Rises…
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a burglary at the post office in Gill. A resident dropping off mail on Wednesday noticed a door between the office and the lobby had been kicked open, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. More: continued here