Wall Street took a tumble Wednesday on renewed concerns about the financial sector and FedEx Corp.’s warning that weakening demand and surging fuel costs would weigh on profits in the coming year. More: continued here
U.S. stocks drop as economic bellwether FedEx Corp. delivers disappointing results and Fifth Third Bancorp trims its dividend, highlighting rising energy prices and the ongoing credit crisis. More: continued here
June 18 (Bloomberg) — FedEx Corp. , the second-largest U.S. package-shipping company, reported a fourth-quarter loss and forecast profit that fell short of analysts’ estimates, sending the shares down as much as 4.7 percent. More: continued here
The Columbia Farmers Market has announced it will accept food stamps. The market at the corner of West Ash Street and Clinkscales Road recently installed an EBT benefits machine, so people with electronic cards for government food benefits can use them. More: continued here
FedEx Corp , the package delivery company, may be the canary in the coal mine with investors expecting a large number of profit warnings from companies struggling with soaring commodity input costs and a sluggish economy. More: continued here
Black letter day for the PostEssex Echo, UK –6 hours agoTHE announcement of more post office closures in Southend, Castle Point and Thurrock will no doubt see petitions being raised and protest groups launched. … More: continued here
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Suffield Post Office dedicated to fallen Marine Suffield Postmaster Stephen Buoniconti, left, and Linda, Sandra, and Richard Bixler, the parents and sister of U.S. Marine Cpl. Stephen Bixler, look at a plaque naming the post office after Bixler, was killed in Iraq in 2006. The ceremony was held Tuesday at Suffield Middle School. More: continued…
Did You Know Godwin Post Office Is Passport Agent? Passport Fair …The Daily Record, NC –5 hours agoThe Godwin Post Office will hold a Passport Fair on Saturday from 9 am until 3 pm The fair will be held at Godwin Town Hall at 4924 Markham St. The fair, … More: continued here