EBay profit up but shares hit by soft forecast

EBay Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter profit rose 11 percent as consumers spent more on its main website, but a disappointing forecast for the current quarter pushed the company’s shares down sharply in after-hours trading. More: continued here

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EBay founder launches online Hawaii news service – The Associated Press

France24 EBay founder launches online Hawaii news serviceThe Associated PressPierre Omidyar, the founder and chairman of eBay Inc., is entering the news business with a new online service in Hawaii. By charging a $19.99-a-month …Honolulu Civil Beat makes online debutTrading Markets (press release)Risky Business: Omidyar's Hawaiian News Startup Civil Beat …

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