FedEx and UPS Prepare for Hurricane Isaac and 3 HOT Stocks Moving the Market

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Fedex (NYSE:FDX) and UPS (NYSE:UPS) may be impacted by Hurricane Isaac as deliveries in the coastal areas of four American states come to a near halt. Weather related disasters such as hurricanes have been known to have an effect, albeit minor on the quarterly earnings of the delivery companies.

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