FedEx Corp.’s plan to buy Dutch parcel-delivery company TNT Express NV highlights how a strong dollar is facilitating purchases by U.S. companies in Europe. FedEx agreed to pay 4.4 billion euros ($4.8 billion) for TNT. FedEx said the dollar’s strength contributed to “perfect timing” on its bid, with the euro …
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A strong dollar, ongoing stimulus in Europe and low oil prices made a deal between FedEx and TNT Express possible, Fred Smith tells CNBC. More: continued here
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Postal workers retrieved mail on Monday that had been trapped in P.O. boxes at the Franklin Post Office since the August earthquake six weeks ago. More: continued here
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Federal government expands program to encourage low-income people, particularly senior citizens, to buy more fresh fruits and vegetables using food stamps. More: continued here
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