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Deals of the Hour / June 10, 2010, 7:10 pm

Samsung Electronics Qualifies Foundry Industry's First 32nm Low Power High-K Metal Gate Logic ...

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that its foundry business, Samsung Foundry, has qualified 32nm low-power (LP ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-11T02:01:26Z)

N.J. drivers are offered incentive program to pay off violation surcharges

TRENTON — For drivers, it can be a vicious cycle. Fail to pay the fine for a violation and your license is suspended. Can't get to work without a car, and you lose your job. Without a job, you can't pay the fine ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-06-11T01:54:16Z)

Will AIG ever repay?

Will the bailed-out American International Group (AIG) ever repay taxpayers in full? Doesn't look likely. A panel investigating the bailout said that the federal government -- still an 80% owner in the company -- will ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-11T01:18:29Z)

Celtics, Lakers trying to find rhythm in Game 4

Here comes Kobe. Here come the Lakers, too. Kobe Bryant just hit a pair of 3-pointers, appearing to get fouled on the second of them, and added a jumper all within a span of 63 seconds. Bryant scored plenty, but shot ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-06-11T01:54:16Z)

Brewers rescue a victory out of the muck

No need to look past Thursday afternoon's ugly affair between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. It was a shining display of mediocre pitching, poor situational hitting and shoddy defense leading to tainted runs ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-11T02:01:26Z)

First quarter analysis — 19-16 Celtics

Much like in Game 3, the Celtics came out with a bounce in their step tonight. Unlike Game 3, they've been able to sustain it. The C's have been pushing the pace, but have missed a number of shots at the rim. Though ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-06-11T01:47:07Z)

Omnicom to Pay $40.00 Per $1,000 to Noteholders Who Consent to Certain Amendments to Its Zero Coupon ...

This press release is not an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to purchase or a solicitation of consents with respect to any Notes, nor is this announcement an offer or solicitation of an offer to sell new ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-11T00:35:32Z)

Meg to Jerry: "Bring it on!"...in, uh...four months

Just checked out GOP guv candidate Meg Whitman's rally at the Tech Museum in San Jose. Well, if you can call 150 people at an exquisitely-stage managed room at the Tech Museum a "rally" then go for it. (See our second ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-06-11T01:11:19Z)

Geithner signals U.S. patience waning on China currency

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner indicated U.S. patience on China's currency policy was wearing thin on Thursday as a key lawmaker warned that he would move soon on legislation that would ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-11T01:39:57Z)

SEC OKs circuit-breaker rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules today that would require a pause in trading in any individual stock if the price moves 10% or more in a five-minute period. The pause would apply to stocks in the ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-11T01:18:29Z)

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