Globe and Mail For sale on eBay: a new futureGlobe and MailInvestors should applaud eBay Inc. EBAY-Q for its plan, announced this week, to spend $2.4-billion (US) to acquire e-commerce services firm GSI Commerce Inc. It's still far from certain that eBay will be able to turn the money-losing business …
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Read More »Prior Lake Postal Carrier Indicted for Stealing Mail – KSTP.com
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Read More »EBay, GSI Commerce Sued by Septa Over $2.4 Billion Buyout – BusinessWeek
EBay, GSI Commerce Sued by Septa Over $2.4 Billion BuyoutBusinessWeekMarch 30 (Bloomberg) — EBay Inc., owner of the largest e- commerce market, and its takeover target GSI Commerce Inc. were sued by an investor claiming EBay's $2.4 billion offer is a “bargain price” and the company is worth more. …and …
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Hell Mail Royal Mail Stamp Prices To Rise From MondayHell MailRoyal Mail is increasing the cost of stamps from the 4th April – a rise of 5p on first class stamps and 4p on second class. The rise is the result of a lengthy consultation with UK postal regulator Postcomm …
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