Investorplace.com Mobile Transactions Will Dictate How Strong eBay's Earnings AreForbeseBay's stock price has risen by almost 80% from its January 2012 levels of ~$30 to ~$54 currently. The growth was driven by the strong performance of its marketplace business coupled with the outstanding growth of PayPal. This growth relies heavily …
Read More »TNT-UPS merger collapses in boost for Royal Mail – The Independent
The Guardian TNT-UPS merger collapses in boost for Royal MailThe IndependentRoyal Mail received a much-needed boost today as United Parcel Services, the world's largest deliverer of packages, dropped a €5.2 billion (£4.3 billion) takeover bid for Dutch rival TNT Express after it became clear that it would be blocked by …
Read More »Post Office to install flag pole – The Sun
Post Office to install flag poleThe SunA decision by the Osceola Village Board Jan. 8 paved the way for a flag pole to be installed in front of the Osceola Post Office. The Post Office has been without a flag since restoration work began on the building next door, which …
Read More »eBay gets boost from mobile bidders – Marketplace.org
Marketplace.org eBay gets boost from mobile biddersMarketplace.orgeBay says nearly two million new customers signed up this year using a mobile device, and these are prime clients, says Sheryl Kingstone, research director at the Yankee Group. “The iPad changed everything because the tablet owners are a lucrative … More: continued here
Read More »Post office closure meetings scheduled
BAR HARBOR — Community meetings are scheduled at a number of area post offices that are slated for either reduced hours or closure. The changes are at part of a national United States Postal Service (USPS) cost-cutting strategy. More: continued here
Read More »Tech stocks: Earnings for eBay; Apple rebound? – USA TODAY
Tech stocks: Earnings for eBay; Apple rebound?USA TODAYHere's a look at some of the potential movers in tech stocks: eBay earnings day. The online auction site will report fourth-quarter earnings after the markets close. MarketWatch reports results could hinge on eBay's efforts in the mobile space. Shares …and more » More: …
Read More »As one era ends, another begins in downtown Reno
The lobby of the old downtown Reno post office. The historic building closed at the beginning of the year. / Marilyn Newton/RGJ ISSUE: Downtown post office closed OUR VIEW: The building, opened in 1934, has served the community well and deserves to be treated with respect in its new role …
Read More »ARM, eBay Stocks Lead IBD 50’s Big-Cap Tech Leaders STX ARMH EBAY TSM – Investor’s Business Daily
ARM, eBay Stocks Lead IBD 50's Big-Cap Tech Leaders STX ARMH EBAY TSMInvestor’s Business DailyWith earnings season about to kick into high gear, Wall Street pays close attention to big-name technology companies. But savvy investors know to focus in on higher-quality stocks. But what if you can have both? IBD's …
Read More »Post offices on Maine islands to be part-time – Press Herald
Press Herald Post offices on Maine islands to be part-timePress HeraldAUGUSTA — Seven post offices on islands off Maine's coast have avoided deep cuts in their operating hours. click image to enlarge. In this Dec. 13, 2012 file photo, the Chebeague Island Post Office. The US Postal Service was proposing …
Read More »Hours reduced for Tilden Post Office
Warren Wheeler (left) discusses the realigned hours of the Tilden Post Office with Postal Manager Daniel Reyes. SUE BROWN | PLEASANTON EXPRESS The McMullen County Courtroom was at capacity with unhappy residents during a POST Plan public meeting held and noon this past Tuesday. More: continued here
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