Walmart tests delivery drones to boost supply chain reach
Walmart seeks FAA exemption to test small unmanned aircraft systems for deliveries from stores to customers in parking lots and homes, and for inspecting facilities. The request follows Amazon and others pursuing drone use, with outdoor trials planned under owner consent and current regulations.
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FedEx forecasts record 317 million shipments this holiday
FedEx said on Monday it expects to ship a record 317 million boxes during the holiday peak, forecasting a 12.4 percent rise in package volume from Black Friday to Christmas Eve. The surge will occur as shipping spikes on Cyber Monday and the first two Mondays in December.
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World Health Study Touches Meat Stocks But Investors Pause
Shares in Hormel Foods Kraft Heinz and Tyson Foods drifted lower after a World Health Organization report labeled processed meat a cancer risk. Tyson led declines at 4.9 percent to 45.10, while Hormel and Kraft Heinz fell about 1 percent and 1.5 percent respectively, amid Downgrade chatter from JPMorgan on market share. Toyota Reclaims Top Automaker Role After Q3 2015. VW posts similar nine month drop, GM slips to third as automaker rankings shift with no clear sector-wide panic.
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Housing lot shortages trim 2015 home sales rebound
Housing starts may hit a post recession high but a shortage of developed lots limits supply. Builders blame regulations and tight lot financing as costs rise. New home sales fell 11.5% in September but are up 18% year to date with NAHB forecasting 1.1 million starts this year.
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Alphabet Creeps Toward Apple's Valuation Lead
Alphabet tightens its net of cash versus Apple as market signals put Alphabet's business value closer to Apple's. Apple remains the larger company with a strong cash pile, but Alphabet's stock surge shifts investor preference toward growth. Investors weigh net of cash values and future growth versus Apple’s dividend and stagnating share price.
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