U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as the dollar’s rebound quelled demand for risky assets, while a soft FedEx forecast hit transportation shares and a prominent analyst cut estimates for two major banks. More: continued here
Read More »Wall St sinks as dollar jumps, FedEx loses altitude (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Stocks fell on Thursday as the dollar’s rebound spurred a safe-haven trade, cutting demand for riskier assets, while a soft profit outlook from economic bellwether FedEx sank transportation shares. More: continued here
Read More »Food stamps used more and more in affluent areas (The Journal News)
Laura Mulligan recently walked out of a New Rochelle grocery store carrying a small bag of rolls, which she had purchased using the $2 she had left in food stamps. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx forecast disappoints, shares close down (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
FedEx Corp forecast on Thursday profit for the current quarter below analysts’ expectations, raising concerns that the U.S. economy was not recovering as fast as had been expected, and sending its shares down more than 6 percent. More: continued here
Read More »Judge urges eBay, Craigslist to play nice (The New Zealand Herald)
DELAWARE – After a trial lasting almost two weeks, the judge presiding over a lawsuit pitting online auctioneer eBay against online classifieds company Craigslist urged the two companies to try to resolve their differences before… More: continued here
Read More »Iowa man sells snow on eBay, for charity (The Des Moines Register)
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa man has sold a jar of snow on eBay, raising over $400 for the American Cancer Society. More: continued here
Read More »Post office lines too long for some Tallahassee residents mailing Christmas cards and gifts (Tallahassee Democrat)
The 12 days of Christmas can seem a lot longer than that when you’re waiting at the post office to mail cards and presents to loved ones. More: continued here
Read More »Family to sell raided post office (BBC News)
The parents of a man who was shot dead in a failed robbery are to sell the post office where the attack happened. More: continued here
Read More »Smart Spending: 5 ways to save on gift wrap – The Associated Press
The Associated Press Smart Spending: 5 ways to save on gift wrapThe Associated PressBecker recommends using rubber stamps to add flair to a package. Or make your own stamps out of potatoes or sponges. Tie on bits of nature — a holly sprig …and more » More: continued here
Read More »More in need of food stamps (The Gainesville Sun)
By BIANCA CAMPBELL Special to the Guardian While the number of people in Alachua County receiving food stamps is increasing, area officials contend even more people should be getting federal assistance. However, getting residents to apply can be difficult. More: continued here
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