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Columbus airports report increased activity in June Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:24PMPassenger activity at Port Columbus International Airport and cargo activity at Rickenbacker International Airport. Both were up in the month of June, according to information from the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.
Chip Renaissance Brings Higher Valuations Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:10PMIncreased adoption of mobile Internet led to sold-out chip production. There's still room for growth.
Pocono II: Denny Hamlin preview Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:28AMHamlin at Pocono Raceway: This week will mark Hamlin's tenth start at Pocono, his 172nd career Cup start, and a return to a track where he's won on four occasions.
Richmond Resident is State Truck Driving Champion Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:43AMNine Drivers Continue on to National Competition
Cargo rates jump: As retailers bid for scarce ship space, air carriers like FedEx reap benefits Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:00AMThe barbecue grills shaped like kegs and toolboxes, ordered for a Father's Day promotion at Cost Plus World Market, arrived too late for the holiday. At the Container Store, platinum-color hangers, advertised in a summer sale catalog, were delivered days after the sale began. At True Value Hardware, the latecomers were fans and portable chairs.
'Market is not done yet' Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:02PMMajor indexes near positive returns for the year and technical analysts say the market rally of the past two weeks points to a bull run in the offing
Nora Springs driver in National Truck Championships Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:37AMStory created Jul 27, 2010 - 11:26:19 CDT. On August 3-7, more than 450 professional truck drivers from all 50 states will meet in Columbus, Ohio, to put their safe-driving skills to the test in the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC), known as "the Super Bowl of Safety."
Dow and Nasdaq Reach High Points for the Year Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:27AMExchanges on Wall Street got a strong start to a week that will end on Friday with the release of a crucial indicator: the economy's second-quarter growth.
FedEx boosts profit forecast as overseas demand rises Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:09PMFedEx boosted its profit forecast for the quarter and full year, exceeding analysts' estimates, on rising demand for international express shipments. The shares climbed to a seven-week high.
FedEx Surges On Strong Forecast Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:04PMParcel shipper ups guidance for quarter, full year.
CORRECT: FedEx Shares Rally As Views Lifted Amid Strong Volume Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:35AMCORRECT: FedEx Shares Rally As Views Lifted Amid Strong Volume
FedEx Shares Pop on Outlook Raise Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:08AMFedEx shares are up 5% after the company boosted its earnings outlook, helping to drive a nice gain in the Dow Jones Transportation Index.
FedEx raises profit view, restores 401(k) payments Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:40AMBelllwether FedEx raises its profit outlook and says it would again match iemployee payments into their retirement funds, giving more evidence of an improving economic environment.
FedEx Boosts Profit Forecast as Shipment Demand Rises Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:35AMFedEx Corp. boosted its profit forecast for the quarter and full year, exceeding analysts’ estimates, on rising demand for international express shipments. The shares climbed in New York trading.
Business Honors for July 25, 2010 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:15AMMike Bourgeois, of Bourgeois Enterprises, was awarded a Grand Award in the 22nd annual APEX awards competition sponsored by Communications Concepts Inc. for his public relations program, Go Green and Feed The Needy.
No Headline Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:08PMQUESTION: Will you be buying tickets for Huntington Hammer games in the Ultimate Indoor Football League?
AROUND OAKLAND: July 24 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:51PMRoyal Oak
How to Find a Contract Manufacturer in China Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:05PMBRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY. When Taylor Llewellyn needed a manufacturer to work with on his line of embroidered belts, he bought a one-way ticket to China, and resolved to find a factory that was a snug fit for his product.' By age 25, Taylor Llewellyn had wanted to start a company for years. So when the light bulb went on with an apparel-sales idea, he quit his job and bought a one-way ticket to ...
Dow transports fly high on UPS, JetBlue, FedEx Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:58PMSAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The Dow Jones Transportation Index rallied 4.2% Thursday, on track for its best session since June 10, as airline and shipping components advanced on brighter earnings and outlooks. JetBlue Airways Corp. shares jumped 7.6% after the airline reported a sharp jump in profit on higher passenger revenue. United Parcel Service rallied 6.2% after the shipper raised its ...
UPS, Union Pacific beat Street Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:02PMNEW YORK/KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Shipper United Parcel Service Inc and U.S. railroad Union Pacific Corp topped Wall Street's expectations when they reported quarterly results as both captured increases in domestic shipping volume, sending their shares sharply higher.
Al Frank Funds Q2 Portfolio Update Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:26AMJohn Buckingham is CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Al Frank Asset Management; he is also the editor of the Prudent Speculator and author of The Buckingham Report. This is the Q2 portfolio update of Al Frank Funds. Read more » »
UPS, Union Pacific beat Street Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:23AMBy Helen Chernikoff and Carey Gillam
UPS Ups Outlook As Profit Nearly Doubles Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:38AMShipping giant UPS (UPS), which is seen as an economic bellwether, reported on Thursday a stronger-than-expected 90% rise in second-quarter profits.
Dividend Report Card: UPS Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:29PMDoes this stock's dividend pass the grade?
Fedex looks to 777s to deliver an edge Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 6:04PMMEMPHIS, Tenn. - At a brainstorming session several years ago, FedEx Corp.
FedEx expands freight services in Israel Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:00PMFedEx Trade Networks, the international ocean and air freight forwarding arm of FedEx Corp, has selected Fritz Companies Israel as its exclusive regional service provider (RSP) in Israel.
Fed-Ex driver from Swansea to compete in national truck drivers tournament Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 10:56PMBob Ledoux is really good at driving his truck. He’s great at it, in fact. He has awards that say so, and by next month, he’ll be com-peting in a national tournament of the best truck drivers in the country.
Letters; Mizner family thanks community for support following death Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:06PMMizner family thanks community for support following death Dear Editor, My family and I would like to express our thanks and gratitude to our extended family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and community who gave so generously of their kindness and sympathy in the death of our loved one, Bill Mizner. We are very appreciative of the outreach we have received from all of you. Special thanks to ...
Research and Markets: Hybrid Truck Market Analysis to 2020 - Favorable Regulations and Fleet Purchases to Buoy the ... Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 2:13PMDUBLIN-- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1787e4/hybrid_truck_marke ) has announced the addition of the "Hybrid Truck Market Analysis to 2020 - Favorable Regulations and Fleet Purchases to Buoy the North American Market" report to their offering.
Research and Markets: Hybrid Truck Market Analysis to 2020 - Favorable Regulations and Fleet Purchases to Buoy the ... Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 12:47PMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Hybrid Truck Market Analysis to 2020 - Favorable Regulations and Fleet Purchases to Buoy the North American Market" report to their offering.
Research and Markets: Financial Analysis and Benchmarking of Global Transport & Logistics Sector Leaders in 2010 Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 11:00AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Financial Analysis and Benchmarking of Global Transport & Logistics Sector Leaders 2010" report to their offering.
FedEx expands freight services in Israel Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 3:14AMFedEx Trade Networks, the international ocean and air freight forwarding arm of FedEx Corp, has selected Fritz Companies Israel as its exclusive regional service provider (RSP) in Israel.
Coffee Break: Loeb eyes Midtown intersection Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 12:00AMHere's nominating Union at Cooper as the news-making intersection of the year.
Industry Analyst Sees $120 Range As Potential Stock Price For FedEx Corp. (FDX); Using 15x Multiples On Estimated EPS ... Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:12AM67 WALL STREET, New York - July 6, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has recently published its Transportation and Automotive Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is available by ...
MEMBER CENTER: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:51AMAir express operator TNT will raise its intra-Europe rates 3.5 percent as part of what the carrier calls a "global yield improvement program." The early-summer increase is relatively unusual in an air express industry that generally sets contract rates at the start of the year.
FedEx Expands freight services in Israel Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:44AMFedEx Trade Networks, the international ocean and air freight forwarding arm of FedEx Corp, has selected Fritz Companies Israel as its exclusive regional service provider (RSP) in Israel.
New BOC chief vows to increase collections, do lifestyle checks on execs Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:40AM(UPDATE) The Bureau of Customs, perceived to be the country's most corrupt government agency and beyond redemption at that, "needs a major transformation," according to newly installed BOC Commissioner Angelito A. Alvarez.
Movers and Shaker Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 4:16AM• A group of 22 emergency department nurses from Central DuPage Hospital recently completed Certification in Emergency Nursing, which is offered by the Emergency Nurse Association and is considered by the organization to be "the greatest badge of honor for clinical emergency nursing." The group included Melissa Hames , of Sugar Grove. Hames received her bachelor of science in nursing degree at ...
Robert Ledoux readies for national driving championship Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 8:23PMBob Ledoux is really good at driving his truck. He’s great at it, in fact. He has awards that say so, and by next month, he’ll be competing in a national tournament of the best truck drivers in the country.
On the Record / July 1, 2010 Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 5:57AMHires/Promotions/ Honors
Consumer Confidence Freighted South Once Again Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 7:52AMJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - July 1, 2010) - www.rothmanresearch.com -- The Air Delivery and Freight Service industry has basically revolutionized the way business is done globally. But for some years now this industry has been swimming against the current having survived hyped oil prices in 2007-2008 and a full-blown Great Depression that mellowed down ...
Ala. trucker to compete in "The Super Bowl of Safety" Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 6:48PMThe Alabama Trucking Association has crowned a new king in the state. Thomas "Ross" Garner, a FedEx Freight driver, was named the best professional truck driver in Alabama after...
Hartselle Resident Is State Truck Driving Champion Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 1:54PMEight Drivers Continue on to National Competition
Loudon: Toyota teams race notes, quotes Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 4:44PMJoey Logano (ninth) was the top-finishing Toyota driver in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Toyota driver Kyle Busch finished 11th after leading 46 of 301 laps at the one-mile oval.
Cargo giants play waiting game over Al Maktoum Int'l Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 4:30AMUPDATE 1: 15 air freight companies sign up to operate from new Dubai airport.
It isn't bonus round yet, but Hamlin counting wins Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 3:32AMJimmie Johnson could finish second in the next 10 Sprint Cup races and as long as Denny Hamlin remains among the top 12 of the series standings, Johnson won't gain a point on him.
Drivers run hot Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:16PMLOUDON, N.H. - Road racing brings out the rage in professional stock car drivers. The aggressive feuding that...
German aviation circles abuzz with MAS’ possible cancellation of A380 aircraft Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 3:44AMBERLIN: German aviation circles are abuzz with news of possible cancellation of an order placed by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) with aircraft manufacturer Airbus for the super-jumbo passenger aircraft A380.
2. MAS' A380 cancellation fears causing concern in Europe Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 6:43PMBERLIN: German aviation circles are abuzz with news of possible cancellation of an order placed by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) with aircraft manufacturer Airbus for the superjumbo passenger aircraft A380.
Loudon: Toyota Motorsports preview Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 5:28PMNEWS, NOTES & NUMBERS: This year, Toyota drivers have combined for seven wins, 19 top-five results, 36 top-10 finishes and four poles in 16 of 36 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races ...