FedEx CEO praises Obama, dismisses criticism of Memphis

FedEx Founder-CEO Fred Smith praised President Obama as pro-business and dismissed a recent ranking of Memphis as one of the nation's most miserable cities. The CA has it.

Fred-Ex happier

FedEx Founder, Chairman, CEO and President Fred Smith is probably happier, given a union proposal to separate him from some of his duties failed, again, in a vote by shareholders; and, given he believes "guarded confidence" prevails regarding the economy. The CA reports. We think that's a BusinessWeek photo of him, at left.

Fedex chief on Energy

FedEx CEO Fred Smith urges U.S. energy independence during speech in Green Transportation conference at U. Memphis, report by CA.