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DealBook: Senior Goldman Executive Is Said to Be Set to Retire
One of the senior deal-makers at Goldman Sachs is preparing to retire, according to people briefed on the matter, joining a growing number of high-level executives who have left the Wall Street bank in recent months.
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FedEx earns mention in Memphis Tigers' Big East contract
The University of Memphis' agreement to join the Big East Conference doesn't bind FedEx to sponsor league events -- but it doesn't go unmentioned, either.
Police: Staten Islanders played key role in cocaine ring
A Staten Island man and a former borough resident played key roles in a cocaine distribution ring which brazenly shipped the drugs via parcel post to Manhattan doormen, who signed for the packages, authorities allege.
Daily Dividend Report: UPS, RIG, DOV, RSG, OXY
United Parcel Service Incorporated announced its quarterly dividend of 57 cents per share, an increase of about 10% over its prior dividend in November of 52 cents.
Executives Trade These S&P 500 Stocks at Start of February
Andy D Bryant who is Vice Chairman at Intel Corporation , sold 400,000 shares at $26.69 per share for a total value of $10,674,200. The shares recently traded at $0, down $26.69, or 0% since the insider sale.
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Hong Kong Holds Off Memphis as Top Cargo Airport
Hong Kong International retained its title as the world's largest air cargo gateway in 2011, despite a decline in volume resulting from Asia's slowing exports.
How the Postal Service's widening losses could affect Memphis-based FedEx
The U.S. Postal Service warned today it's sliding toward bankruptcy without drastic steps to staunch losses topping $1 billion a month.
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5 Stocks Gaining Analyst Attention
I've identified five stocks that Wall Street analysts are optimistic about. While two firms are rating Brocade Communications and Spirit Airlines for the first time, analysts are increasing their expectations for Autozone , Citigroup and United Parcel Service .
FedEx a major player in U of M's move to Big East
"It's a great day to be a Tiger," said University of Memphis President Dr. Shirley Raines.
United Parcel Service: Dividend Dynamo or the Next Blowup?
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As military cuts, Global Aviation files bankruptcy
Global Aviation Holdings Inc, the largest commercial provider of chartered flights for the U.S. military, has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing the U.S. pullout from Iraq, defense spending cuts, and high debt and labor costs.
United Parcel Service Misses on the Top and Bottom Lines
The 10-second takeaway For the quarter ended Dec. 31 , United Parcel Service missed slightly on revenues and missed expectations on earnings per share.
Is the "jobless recovery" over?
January is supposed to be the month when the employment report disappoints. That's when the so-called FedEx effect kicks in, wherein companies lay off all the temporary workers they hired solely for the busy holiday-selling season.
FedEx (FDX) Shares Upgraded to "Buy" by Bank of America (BAC) Analysts.
FedEx was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America to a "buy" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday.
How UPS, FedEx grow by tapping 'adjacent business'
It sounds like an MBA glossary term, but in practice it makes perfect sense to anyone, even those who did not take the GMAT.
College Entrepreneurship Still Growing Strong
"Everyone is capable of greatness and we inspire greatness in the everyday man," said Idris Shineba, one of four founders of Upperthinking LLC, a new clothing line that stresses not only excellence in clothing but in day to day life as well.
Truck driver dies after horse trailer hits semi in Indiana Toll Road crash
A horse trailer came loose from the SUV pulling it down the Indiana Toll Road early Saturday morning near Chesterton before striking a semitrailer truck and killing the semi's driver, police said.
Dow Rallies to Highest Level Since 2008 on Jobs Report
U.S. stocks advanced, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average toward its highest level since May 2008, after a report showed that employment growth topped estimates and the jobless rate unexpectedly fell to 8.3 percent.