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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2005
Page
1
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The column weighs buy versus lease for cars noting lower payments under leases but no ownership at end. It cites tax deductions for work use, added contract pitfalls, possible higher insurance, and limited equity vs. ownership.
FedEx (FDX) posted a solid third quarter with revenue up 21 percent to 7.34 billion and net income up 53 percent to 317 million. The results show broad strength across business lines though fuel costs may pressure margins. Operating margins rose in three segments, with Express, Ground, and Express units all improving, while expense control and productivity remain a focus.
FedEx notes low 2.2 percent margins at the newly acquired FedEx Kinko's unit but calls the acquisition still fresh and plans for a retail storefront strategy. The company projects 2.3 billion dollars in capital expenditures this year and has approval for three more flights into China as fuel costs loom next quarter. Global economy strength remains key to FedEx prospects.
Laura Blanchard and Jamie Knippschild, both from engineering and construction firms, head a groundbreaking Hobbs Taylor Lofts project. They push for precise, right, and timely outcomes in a male-dominated field while the National Association of Women in Construction expects 250,000 workers to train in four years to meet industry growth.
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