How Blackjack Funded Fred Smith’s Overnight FedEx (FDX) Empire

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Fred Smith, founder of FedEx (NYSE: FDX), passed away at 80, leaving behind a transformative legacy as the pioneer of the modern express logistics sector.



Smith famously risked his last $5,000 at a Las Vegas blackjack table to keep FedEx afloat in its early days,…

This story appeared on 247wallst.com, 2025-07-04 14:49:11.
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