Merck & Co. is buying Schering-Plough Corp. for $41.1 billion in a deal that gives Merck key new businesses, access to a promising pipeline of new products and the chance to cut costs by $3.5 billion more per year, including eliminating about 16,000 jobs. ...more

March 10, 2009

The FedEx business model of independent contractors appears to be a little-known business segment that continues to grow. Independent Contractors Getting Paid For Results And Doing Well ...more

November 23, 2008

Tom Parrish knows the days are dwindling before the big holiday rush. Soon almost every space in the postal facility on Grant Street will be filled with packages -- many from holiday shippers eager to get their precious parcels posted. ...more

December 17, 2007

Holiday procrastinators get ready: Today is expected to be the year's busiest day at the post office. ...more

December 17, 2007