FedEx sees Q1 results shy of analyst estimates

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — FedEx Corp. [s; fdx] said on Tuesday that it expects its fiscal first-quarter profit to be $1.45 to $1.60 a share. Currently, the Wall Street analyst consensus estimate for the firm, according to FactSet Research, is $1.71 a share. FedEx said its internal estimate excludes, "the …

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Politics GOP eyes savings in food stamp program 3 of 9 – CBS News

The Associated Press Politics GOP eyes savings in food stamp program 3 of 9CBS NewsRepublicans, and some Democrats, want to nix loopholes that states use to get otherwise-ineligible people benefits.Food stamps, crop subsidies among Senate farm bill amendmentsChicago TribuneRepublicans want food stamps cut in big farm billThe Associated PressCuts in …

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