Proactive Investors USA & Canada Biz Break: Wall Street roller coaster continues as eBay joins earnings …San Jose Mercury NewsAlso: eBay's (EBAY) profits swell, sending stock up, and Apple (AAPL) seeks to clear its name in e-books case. Wall Street's schizophrenic second quarter continued Wednesday, with all three major stock …
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EBay Inc. reported better-than-expected increases in quarterly sales and profit on Wednesday, driven by growth in the e-commerce company's Marketplace and PayPal businesses. More: continued here
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There was an emergency evacuation of the Timmins Post Office building Wednesday afternoon after employees spotted an unidentified and suspicious looking package. The incident occurred just after 4:00 p.m. More: continued here
Read More »Venice Council: Ferris Wheel Proposal, Potential Post Office Buyer and New … – Patch.com
Venice Council: Ferris Wheel Proposal, Potential Post Office Buyer and New …Patch.comGreat City Attractions The Venice Neighborhood Council meeting that stretched beyond four hours Tuesday night featured an offer by a big-time Hollywood producer to buy the Venice Post Office, the election of a new community outreach officer and a …
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EBay Inc said quarterly sales and profit grew more than expected and raised its 2012 forecasts, citing growth in the e-commerce company's Marketplaces and PayPal businesses. Ebay's stock rose 6.9 percent … More: continued here
Read More »Food Stamp Cuts Approved by House of Representatives – Food and Drink Digital
Food Stamp Cuts Approved by House of RepresentativesFood and Drink DigitalToday the United States House of Representatives made it clear where it stands in regards to the country's federal nutrition program – the House's Agricultural Committee voted in approval of $33 billion in cuts to food stamp benefits over the …
Read More »House panel okays $33 billion in food stamp cuts – Reuters
KGMI House panel okays $33 billion in food stamp cutsReutersBy Emily Stephenson | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A US congressional panel approved about $33 billion in cuts over 10 years from food stamp benefits, in a largely symbolic and highly partisan vote opposed by committee Democrats and by anti-poverty groups.House Panel …
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Internet auction powerhouse eBay on Wednesday reported that quarterly revenue and profit boomed due in large part to its PayPal online financial transaction service. More: continued here
Read More »Retiring SIUE jazz director looks to fulfill passion for performing – STLtoday.com
Retiring SIUE jazz director looks to fulfill passion for performingSTLtoday.comFor 33 years, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville music professor Brett Stamps has been a consummate teacher, guiding regionally and nationally recognized musicians into the limelight. Now it's time for the jazz trombonist to step down as an … More: continued here
Read More »EBay shares up, Qualcomm declines after hours – MarketWatch
EBay shares up, Qualcomm declines after hoursMarketWatchBy Carla Mozee, MarketWatch LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Shares of eBay Inc. climbed Wednesday evening following better-than-anticipated quarterly results from the online auction company, while stock in Qualcomm Inc. dropped with the communications …and more » More: continued here
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