USPS Ends Next-Day Mail: The Impact for Consumers and Companies That Depend on it
The United States Postal Service announced steps Monday to eliminate its next-day delivery of First Class mail in an effort to avoid bankruptcy in 2012.
Scotland’s Pandas to Boost Tourism, Economy [PHOTOS]
Scotland welcomed two new residents on Sunday: Tian Tian and Yang Guang, the panda bears that may just increase the country's tourism numbers and boost its economy.
U.S. Postal Service Cutbacks Likely to Slow Mail Delivery
In the financial crisis-era, with its constrained public revenue from a smaller U.S. workforce, almost every government agency is forced to belt-tighten -- including the U.S. Postal Service, which will implement historic cutbacks starting in the spring of 2012.
Panda Express from China to Scotland: Hairy Friends Arrive in Britain [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
A pair of pampered giant pandas, two of the few remaining specimens of an endangered species, was welcomed to their new homes in Scotland, on Sunday. The plane - Panda Express - carrying the two animals, for whom the Edinburgh Zoo is paying $10 million to Chinese authorities, landed at 9 p.m. Beijing time, at Edinburgh Airport, after taking off from the southwestern Chinese city of Chegndu.
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Seasonal Hiring in U.S. Retail Sector May Be Flat This Year, but Can Still Lead to Permanent Jobs
Hiring for the approaching holiday season in the U.S. is expected to be on par with 2010, in line with an anticipated year-on-year growth decline in seasonal sales, according to the National Retail Federation. Still, seasonal jobs provide an opportunity to secure a permanent position, employers and industry experts say.
UPS Profit up as Higher Prices, Cost Cuts, Technology Improvements Offset Weaker Domestic Volume
United Parcel Service reported a higher quarterly profit as increased pricing, cost cutting and technology improvements helped compensate for domestic shipping volume dulled by a sluggish economy, and it affirmed its outlook for record 2011 results.
FedEx Plans to Hire 20,000 New Workers for Holidays
FedEx announced on Monday, that it will hire about 20,000 new seasonal workers for the holidays, compared to just 17,000 last year. This increase will surely help some unemployed Americans, at least during the holiday season.
FedEx Sees Record Holiday Volume, Adding Workers
FedEx Corp. expects a 12 percent jump in holiday shipments this year and will add about 20,000 workers to handle the record volume driven by online shopping.
FedEx Sees Internet Driving Record Holiday Volume
E-commerce will drive record holiday shipments this year for FedEx Corp., the world's No. 2 package delivery company said on Monday.
Analysis: UPS, FedEx poised to gain from Postal Service pain
United Parcel Service Inc and FedEx Corp , which have long been undercut by the U.S. Postal Service's low prices for package delivery, could have much to gain as the agency faces a painful restructuring.
2012 PGA Tour Schedule Has Numerous Changes: Find Out What They Are
The 2012 PGA Tour schedule has been released and includes 45 official money tournaments, the same number as 2011.
UPS, FedEx poised to gain from Postal Service pain
United Parcel Service Inc and FedEx Corp , which have long been undercut by the U.S. Postal Service's low prices for package delivery, could have much to gain as the agency faces a painful restructuring.
The Final 'Kodak Moment': 5 Reasons Why Bankruptcy Would Be Tragic
Now that Kodak shares trade at only 78 cents, the collapse of the imaging icon would be a technology tragedy and a black eye for the U.S.
Forward Rebels Want Ole Miss AD Boone Removed
The emergence of an anonymous group asking for the removal of athletic director Pete Boone caused University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones to publicly decry the motives.
Tiger Woods Gets a New Caddie: Who is Joe LaCava?
The golf legend has found a replacement for Steve Williams.
FedEx pares 2012 outlook, shares hit 2-year low
FedEx Corp , the world's No. 2 package delivery company, cut its full-year profit outlook, citing fuel prices and weak global economic growth, sending its shares down as much as 11 percent to a two-year low.
FedEx profit rises; pares 2012 outlook
FedEx Corp , the world's No. 2 package delivery company, reported a higher quarterly profit that slightly beat forecasts but pared its outlook for the full year, citing fuel prices and moderate global economic growth.
FedEx profit rises, pares 2012 outlook
FedEx Corp reported a higher quarterly profit than a year ago, but pared its outlook for the full year, citing fuel prices and moderate global economic growth.
U.S. Stock Futures Point Downward
Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones futures and Nasdaq 100 futures down between 1.4 to 1.8 percent at 0923 GMT.
FedEx Seen Cutting Outlook with Economy Stalled
FedEx Corp is seen reporting higher quarterly results than a year ago on Thursday, but analysts are more keen to see if the No. 2 package delivery company cuts its full-year guidance because stalled global economic growth has stifled volume.
Ryder Cup Captain Slams Seve Trophy No-Shows
Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal has slammed the likes of major champions Rory McIlroy, Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell for not making the effort to compete in the Seve Trophy.
Bernanke, Europe Hold key to Market Rally
Wall Street hopes for more Fed action and clear signs European leaders will follow through on their new urgency to tackle the euro zone debt crisis if U.S. stocks are to build on their best week since early July.
FedEx may buy Boeing, Airbus freighters: source
FedEx Corp may buy about 50 wide-body freighters from Boeing Co and Airbus to update its cargo airline fleet, an industry source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Els Withstands Playoff Pressure to Move on in FedExCup
Ernie Els is a three-times major champion and has faced plenty of pressure in his glittering career but he had to survive a nerve-racking finish to the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.
Fast Finishing Simpson Pips Reavie in Deutsche Bank Playoff
Webb Simpson birdied his last three holes of the day to clinch his second PGA Tour title with a playoff victory over fellow American Chez Reavie for the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.
Watson Clings to Lead at Deutsche Bank Event
Bubba Watson regained his composure after dropping three shots on the back nine holes to grab a one stroke lead after the third round of the Deutsche Bank Championship on Sunday.
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