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FedEx Raises Expectations
FedEx is raising its earnings prediction for the full-year on a brightening economic forecast, but said Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, its fiscal second-quarter earnings were hurt by a slew of one-time charges. (AP)
Small Businesses Optimistic About 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, -- Heading into the new year, a majority of small to midsized businesses (SMBs) are optimistic toward 2011 and planning moderate changes, according to a survey of more than 1,000 SMB decision makers. With 84 percent of the SMBs surveyed predicting that sales will increase or remain the same, many businesses are looking to hire new employees and/or upgrade technology. PRNewswireAmericans Can't Get Enough of Large Cars, Trucks and SUVs
ATLANTA -- Small cars and fuel efficiency were all the rage at the first major auto show of the season in Los Angeles in November, but shoppers are still attracted to larger vehicles, according to the AutoTrader.com November Trend Engine report, covering searches and site activity on AutoTrader.com for November 2010. The November report also includes the top-searched new, used and certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles for the year. PRNewswire
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