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Throughout the month of October, eBay Inc. users will notice a pink hue to the world’s largest online marketplace. That’s because eBay Giving Works, the company’s charity fundraising program, will be hosting its 8th annual fundraising campaign in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More: continued here
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Read More »FedEx Falls to Lowest Since 2009 After Cutting Profit Forecast
FedEx Corp., operator of the world’s biggest cargo airline, fell to a two-year low after cutting its full-year profit forecast amid declining demand in the U.S. and Asia. More: continued here
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