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Deals of the Hour / June 23, 2010, 4:10 pm

McChrystal didn't say anything worth getting fired over, or resigning

I just finished reading The Runaway General | Rolling Stone Politics article about Gen. Stanley McChrystal and I didn't read anything about McChrystal that warrants his resignation or firing. He reminds me of Gen ... (Source: Tucson Citizen 2010-06-23T22:39:54Z)

Low ready for England clash

Mesut Ozil's goal sealed the win which sets up a clash with Fabio Capello 's side in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon. Low said: "We are looking forward to taking on England, it's always special for us. There is a great ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-23T22:47:03Z)

Verbeek hails Socceroos spirit

Australia coach Pim Verbeek praised his side for battling to a 2-1 victory over Serbia but was disappointed that the Group D clash proved to be the Socceroos' last match at the World Cup. GettyImages Brett Holman's ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-06-23T22:47:03Z)

The Pomerantz Firm Charges Goldman Sachs (GS) With Securities Fraud On Behalf of Bond ...

NEW YORK, June 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP ( www.pomerantzlaw.com ) ("Pomerantz") is filing a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T21:49:48Z)

Los Angeles (3-8) at Washington (7-4)

Strong play defensively has the Washington Mystics surging again. After overcoming a terrible shooting performance, the Mystics look to win four straight for the first time in nearly three years as they host the Los ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-23T22:32:44Z)

Former U.S. coach Bob Gansler analyzes the U.S.-Algeria match

The U.S. scored a dramatic injury-time winner from Landon Donovan as they defeated Algeria, 1-0, on Wednesday to advance to the round of 16 in the World Cup. Not only did the Americans win in stunning fashion, they ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-06-23T22:32:44Z)

England 1, Slovenia 0: Three Lions through as Defoe strikes winner

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) -- England reached the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday, beating Slovenia 1-0 in the team's final Group C match and knocking the Slovenes out of the tournament. Jermain Defoe ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-06-23T22:39:54Z)

Senators Prepare A Citigroup-Sized Hole In Volcker Rule

Senate negotiators are expected to offer changes today to the financial reform bill that would soften the Volcker rule. On Capitol Hill there is widespread speculation that the Senate negotiators will propose language ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-23T21:14:00Z)

Fed keeps low rates; stocks end flat

The Federal Reserve left its key rates alone today, but the decision didn't cheer investors much. Stocks ended basically flat. A report showing new-home sales plunged to their lowest level on record astonished investors ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-06-23T22:39:54Z)

Australia leave World Cup with heads held high

NELSPRUIT (Reuters) - Australia can be proud of their World Cup, picking themselves up after a big loss in the opening match against Germany, coach Pim Verbeek said on Wednesday. But ultimately that 4-0 loss cost them a ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-23T22:47:03Z)

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