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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2010, 8:13 am

CFTC's Gensler: AIG's Swap Trades Helped Cause Financial Crisis

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)-The chief U.S. futures regulator on Thursday squarely laid some of the blame for the financial crisis on American International Group (AIG), which was bailed out by the government after it got into ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-07-01T14:52:17Z)

Zvonareva beats Pironkova in Wimbledon semis

WIMBLEDON, England — Russia's Vera Zvonareva has advanced to her first Grand Slam final after rallying to defeat unseeded Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova 3-6, 6-3 6-2 in the semifinals of Wimbledon. The Bulgarian won the first set Thursday after breaking the 21st-seeded Zvonareva's serve in the sixth ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-01T14:09:20Z)

Carl Icahn Says He Will Not Extend $7 Per Share Offer For Lions Gate (LGF)

Jun 28, 2010 (SmarTrend News Watch via COMTEX) -- 6/28/2010-Billionaire investor Carl Icahn announced that he will not be extending his $7 per share offer to acquire Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE:LGF), which is due to ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-06-28T18:52:04Z)

In South Africa, women want a World Cup boost

JOHANNESBURG -- Ever since Bafana Bafana made a quick exit from the World Cup, the talk of South Africa has been about how to build a soccer power. The stock answer is this: We've got to develop our boys from the time ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-07-01T14:59:26Z)

Zvonareva beats Pironkova to reach Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England — Vera Zvonareva reached her first Grand Slam final Thursday, rallying to beat Tsvetana Pironkova in three sets in the semifinals at Wimbledon. The 21st-seeded Russian came back from a set down to ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-07-01T14:52:17Z)

South African power union threatens to strike

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The main union at South Africa's monopoly power supplier says it's ready to strike after rejecting the company's wage offer. The National Union of Mineworkers, which says it represents 20,000 of the 30,000 Eskom workers, said Wednesday the strike will start next week but did ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-06-30T14:53:28Z)

Ex-AIG's Cassano emerges to offer defense

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The much-maligned former head of the American International Group unit which drove the insurer to the brink of collapse, broke a long silence on Wednesday to defend his firm's aggressive buildup of risky mortgage-linked securities. Joseph Cassano, the ex-chief of AIG's ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-06-30T15:29:16Z)

Roger Federer loses to Tomas Berdych in Wimbledon quarters

WIMBLEDON, England — For the first time in eight years, Roger Federer won't be striding onto Centre Court for the Wimbledon final. The six-time champion was upset in the quarterfinals by big-hitting Tomas Berdych on ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-01T02:13:30Z)

Zvonareva into Wimbledon final with fightback over outsider (1st Lead)

London - Vera Zvonareva held off an early challenge from an excited outsider, posting a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 defeat of Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova to reach the final at Wimbledon Thursday. The Russian winner, once ranked as ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-01T14:52:17Z)

Main South African power union threatens to strike over wages; strike could start ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The main union at South Africa's monopoly power supplier says it's ready to strike after rejecting the company's wage offer. The National Union of Mineworkers, which says it represents 20,000 of the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-06-30T22:45:55Z)

Stars won't offer new contract to franchise icon Mike Modano; retirement question ...

DALLAS (AP) — If Mike Modano plays a 21st season in the NHL, it won't be with the Dallas Stars. The face of the franchise that proved hockey could thrive in the South will not be offered a contract by the Stars when ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-29T18:36:34Z)

Icahn says he won't extend Lions Gate offer

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn says he will not extend his offer for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., worth $7 per share, which expires at the end of the month. Icahn, who has led a battle to ... (Source: MSN Canada News 2010-06-28T18:44:54Z)

Dallas dumps Mike Modano, who wants to play on

If Mike Modano plays a 21st NHL season, it won't be with the Dallas Stars. Modano, who grew up in Westland, will not be offered a contract by the Stars when free agency opens Thursday, general manager Joe Nieuwendyk said ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-01T07:49:57Z)

Golden State Warriors aren't expected to be big players in free-agent derby

The Warriors did not dish out any contract offers when the clock struck 9:01 p.m. Wednesday night, kicking off the free-agency period. They did however start the process by making some calls. Golden State isn't in the ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-07-01T04:58:09Z)

The Golden State Warriors have extended a qualifying offer to C.J. Watson, making him arestricted ...

The Golden State Warriors have extended qualifying offers to Anthony Morrow and C.J. Watson, making both guards restricted free agents. The Warriors made the moves Wednesday, giving themselves the right to match any ... (Source: WBIR 2010-07-01T02:27:49Z)

Isner and Mahut deadlocked at 59-59 in historic Wimbledon tilt

Epic doesn't even begin to cover it. After 10 hours, 163 games and almost 1,000 points, American John Isner and Frenchman Nicolas Mahut were locked at 59-59 in the fifth set of their historic first-round match at ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-06-29T17:24:59Z)

BlackRock Announces a Special Meeting to Approve Changes to iShares(R) S&P/TSX Income Trust Index ...

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 06/24/10 -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (BlackRock Canada), an indirect subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), announced today that it has called a special meeting of ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-06-24T12:44:35Z)

Warhol's Silver Liz sells for $10M

Silver Liz (1963) is one of 13 portraits created by the late Andy Warhol of actress Elizabeth Taylor. (Kate Collins, PA/Associated Press) Auction house Christie's says a rare Andy Warhol portrait of Hollywood screen legend Elizabeth Taylor has sold for $10.1 US million in London. Silver Liz was ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-07-01T13:40:42Z)

Nokia launches two new smartphones in Canada

Jun 24, 2010 (TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) -- Mobile communications company Nokia (NYSE:NOK) announced on Wednesday the launch of two new smartphones in the Canadian market, the Nokia E72 and the Nokia N97 mini. The ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-06-24T12:01:38Z)

Golden State eyes shopping list

The Warriors did not dish out any contract offers when the clock struck 9:01 p.m. Wednesday night, kicking off the free-agency period. They did however start the process by making some calls. Golden State isn't in the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-01T05:12:28Z)

Modano still mulling return despite misgivings

Former Dallas Stars hockey player Mike Modano responds to a question during a news conference at American Airlines Center Wednesday, June 30, 2010, in Dallas. The Stars are moving forward without franchise icon Modano. Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk said the team has decided not to offer ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-06-30T22:10:07Z)

Tomas Berdych stuns Roger Federer in Wimbledon quarterfinals

WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND -- For the first time in eight years, Roger Federer won't be striding onto Centre Court for the Wimbledon final. The six-time champion was upset in the quarterfinals by big-hitting Tomas Berdych on ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-01T13:19:13Z)

Federer knocked out of Wimbledon by Berdych

WIMBLEDON, England— Six-time champion Roger Federer has lost to Tomas Berdych in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. The 12th-seeded Czech beat Federer 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday for the biggest victory of his career. It's the first time since 2002 that Federer has failed to reach the final. He ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-01T06:16:53Z)

BlackRock Announces a Special Meeting to Approve Changes to iShares® S&P/TSX Income Trust Index ...

BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (BlackRock Canada), an indirect subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), announced today that it has called a special meeting of unitholders of the iShares® S&P®/TSX® Income ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-06-25T07:06:57Z)

AIG's Cassano emerges to offer defense

WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - The much-maligned former head of the American International Group unit which drove the insurer to the brink of collapse, broke a long silence on Wednesday to defend his firm's aggressive buildup of risky mortgage-linked securities. Joseph Cassano, the ex-chief of AIG ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-06-30T15:29:16Z)

Game Over! American John Isner Beats France's Nicolas Mahut in Record-Breaking Wimbledon Match

It all started quietly. But during three days and more than 11 hours of play, the Wimbledon match between Frenchman Nicolas Mahut and American John Isner became a record-breaking tennis battle that captivated fans around ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-24T19:46:55Z)

Warhol's Liz Taylor Portrait Fetches Bargain Price

A rich and anonymous bidder has purchased Andy Warhol's iconic-but-rarely-seen portrait of screen icon Elizabeth Taylor at an auction in London. Price tag? $9.9 million. Shockingly, this is seen as a bargain. 'Silver Liz, 1963' has been out of the public eye for 20 years, so its mystique helped it ... (Source: Pop Eater 2010-07-01T14:09:20Z)

Icahn says he will not extend Lions Gate offer worth $7 per share

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn says he will not extend his offer for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., worth $7 per share, which expires at the end of the month. Icahn, who has led a battle to ... (Source: Brandon Sun 2010-06-28T21:00:55Z)

UK Contemporary Art Auctions Solid, Not Stellar

LONDON (Reuters) - The world's two biggest auctioneers, Christie's and Sotheby's, held post-war and contemporary art sales in London this week with total sales coming in at the lower end of expectations. Wednesday night Christie's fetched 45.6 million pounds ($68.6 million) in its sale, compared ... (Source: ABC News 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Wimbledon marathon loser Mahut will give well-worn racket, shirt to tennis hall of ...

A racket and shirt Nicolas Mahut (mah-HOOT) used for his record-setting match at Wimbledon will go on display at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Frenchman told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he will ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-06-30T17:59:35Z)

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