Globe and Mail TSX up slightly as Thursday trading startsVancouver SunRoyal Bank of Canada and Toronto-Dominion Bank both reported first-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts' expectations. Along with Bank of Montreal, which reported Tuesday, all the major Canadian banks reporting so far have beaten market estimates.The Globe and MailGlobe and MailRBC raises dividend as profit tops…
When eBay acquired Skype, it was unable to integrate the service into its eBay and PayPal ecommerce offerings and it failed to generate any synergies. eBay does not appear to be having that problem with the ecommerce platform Magento it acquired last year. More: continued here
ZDNet UK (blog) Post Office hit by computer glitchBBC NewsPostal services have been affected across the UK as a result of a computer failure affecting the Post Office. Customers said they were unable to post parcels at post offices and were told that staff could not deal with anything which required a …Post Office hit…
At eBay's Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday evening, sellers called in with various concerns. But eBay staff who fielded sellers' questions seemed unprepared for the onslaught of questions about new shipping requirements. More: continued here
Lottery wins could diminish food stamp eligibilityThe Detroit News… must be ironed out before bills could be sent to Gov. Rick Snyder for his consideration. The legislation comes after a Bay County man last spring acknowledged he continued to use food stamps despite winning a $2 million lottery prize in 2010.Michigan Senate approves bill preventing…
Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" lists FedEx at No. 6, up two positions. More: continued here
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Enough to make you go postal The Post Office's computer system has crashed, crippling services at branches nationwide, Royal Mail has admitted. It is understood that all of the UK's 11,800 post offices are affected.… More: continued here
Lexington Herald Leader Ky. Voices: Food stamps a lifeline during tough economyLexington Herald LeaderFortunately, SNAP (formerly known as the food stamp program) has responded quickly and effectively during the recession to help ensure Kentucky families, children and seniors have enough to eat. Much attention has been given lately to the fact that … More: continued…
Post Office shooting suspect faces new chargesMontgomery AdvertiserA man accused of opening fire at Montgomery's main post office in December has been indicted on federal charges. A federal grand jury indicted Arthur Darby Jr. on charges of attempted murder of two postal employees, the use of a firearm in connection …Suspect in postal shooting indictedWSFAall…