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FedEx Guidance Basis Not Welcomed

 Mar 20, 2008 03:26 PM UTC
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3/20 - "FedEx's guidance is a bit of a disappointment, although on the commentary more than the net results seen ahead. It sees next quarter estimates at $1.60 to $1.80 vs. $1.95 estimates. But its guidance is based on the assumption so long as the economy doesn't weaken further and so long as fuel prices don't rise further."

"The company is also cutting its FedEx Kinko's expansion rates in the U.S. this year, which sounds a lot like a coffee company we all know. FedEx also noted that growth looks very limited in 2008."


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