eBay suffered slowing growth in its core Marketplaces business in August, according to proprietary data compiled by Baird analyst Colin Sebastian. The analyst estimates that Marketplace growth slowed to about 10% in the month, down from mid-teens growth in July and in the second quarter. "We believe that distractions from …
Read More »Food stamp use hits record $46.7 million – msnNOW
Food stamp use hits record $46.7 millionmsnNOWFood stamp use hits record $46.7 million. 13 hrs ago. Cue the outrage from Republicans: Food stamp use has reached $46.7 million in the U.S., according to a report released today. The high numbers, which reflect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … More: continued here
Read More »Disaster food stamp plan, sites ready – The Advocate
Bayoubuzz Disaster food stamp plan, sites readyThe AdvocateBeginning Wednesday, state officials will start handing out disaster food stamps in parishes hit hard by Hurricane Isaac, including Ascension and Livingston parishes. More than 100,000 pre-applications were filed for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition …Louisiana announces DSNAP food stamps locations for Isaac victimsBayoubuzzDisaster …
Read More »Some residents can pick up food stamps starting Wednesday – Bayoubuzz
NOLA.com Some residents can pick up food stamps starting WednesdayBayoubuzzSome hurricane victims can start picking up their disaster food stamps to help buy groceries that were lost in the storm. Residents that qualify must live in one of the 10 parishes ( Ascension, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, St …Heavy …
Read More »FedEx earnings cut; weak global economy to blame
FedEx Corp. cut its earnings estimate Tuesday, citing slow global economic growth. The FedEx earnings shortfall came mainly in the company's express division. More: continued here
Read More »3M Seeks to Save Avery Unit Deal After Regulator Objections – Businessweek
New York Times 3M Seeks to Save Avery Unit Deal After Regulator ObjectionsBusinessweekThe Justice Department inquiry found that 3M and Avery have dominated adjacent parts of the office-products business for many years, with Avery making labels and 3M selling sticky notes under its Post-it brand. The companies are the world's …
Read More »Stamps gear up for Battle of Alberta deja vu
There are lots of ways to describe the Labour Day contest.Thrilling and exciting. Captivating and compelling. Nail-biting and heart-pounding.And cleansing.Ask John Hufnagel, who, in Monday’s 31-30 tingling win over the Edmonton Eskimos, finally found the perfect tonic for forgetting his club’s 35-7 pratfall a year ago.“It was a very entertaining …
Read More »Dems Start Convention with Two New Records: Food Stamps & Debt – ConservativeHQ
Newsday Dems Start Convention with Two New Records: Food Stamps& DebtConservativeHQOn the day the Democrats opened their party's national convention, their President and his policies set two new records: the national debt hit $16 trillion and a record 47.6 million Americans are now on food stamps. That these two frightening …
Read More »Food Stamps Hit Record High In June 2012 – Huffington Post
Bloomberg Food Stamps Hit Record High In June 2012Huffington PostObama at least can take credit for overseeing slower growth in food stamp use, which spiked 23 percent during his first year in office, according to the USDA. In contrast, between June of last year and June of this year, food …
Read More »US stock futures down after FedEx profit warning
U.S. stock market futures slipped Wednesday after FedEx Corp. cut its profit outlook for the quarter ended last week, but regained some ground after the Labor Department said U.S. companies got more productivity from their workers this spring than originally estimated. More: continued here
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