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Deals of the Hour / July 28, 2010, 9:40 pm

Dominion profit jumps on hot weather and asset sale

Dominion (NYSE:D) on Wednesday reported earnings nearly quadrupled to $1.76 billion, or $2.98 a share, from $454 million, or 76 cents a share, in the year-ago period. The latest period ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-07-28T13:08:41Z)

GM to sell electric Chevy Volt for $41,000

DETROIT -- General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will start at $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. While the price is about $8,000 more than its closest rival, the Nissan Leaf, GM will ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2010-07-28T17:04:54Z)

BP aims for quick well kill; RIL, Essar eye asset sales

HOUSTON/MIAMI (Reuters) - BP Plc( BP.N )( BP.N ) may permanently shut the well that caused the worst off-shore oil spill in U.S. history as early as Monday, the company said as speculation grew over assets it might sell ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-07-28T21:01:08Z)

Stan James to Refund all Losing Bets if Manchester City Win the Premier League

LONDON , July 28, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading bookmaker Stan James will refund all losing stakes (as a free bet up to GBP250 ) placed between now and the start of the Premier League season on the outright ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-07-28T07:46:33Z)

Manchester United crushes MLS All-Stars 5-2

Manchester United, stinging after a 2-1 loss to Kansas City on Sunday, turned the Major League Soccer All-Star game into its own showcase of talent on Wednesday in Houston. Federico Macheda had two early goals ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-07-29T04:10:37Z)

Gold May Climb in Asia as Prices Near 3-Month Low Spur Demand

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Gold may advance for a second day on speculation the metal's prices near a three-month low will help shore up demand. Gold for immediate delivery traded little changed at $1,165.15 an ounce at 8 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-29T01:47:27Z)

Recap: MLS All-Stars vs. Manchester

The Major League Soccer All-Stars fell to English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United, 5-2, on Wednesday night in front of 70,728 fans at Reliant Stadium - the fourth-largest crowd to witness an all ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-07-29T03:20:31Z)

Boeing 2Q profit falls; expects defense layoffs

Boeing's second-quarter profit fell 21 percent, and it said layoffs are likely in its defense business because of expected government spending cuts and bargain-hunting. Profits and revenue fell in both Boeing's airplane ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-28T21:15:27Z)

Ritz hotel not for sale

A judge sentenced a con man to five years in jail Tuesday after he was convicted of trying to sell London's famed Ritz hotel for $390 million US (300 million euros). Anthony Lee, a 49-year-old unemployed truck driver ... (Source: The Province 2010-07-28T14:20:16Z)

Boeing expects business layoffs

MINNEAPOLIS -- Boeing's second-quarter profit fell 21 percent, and it said layoffs are likely in its defense business because of expected government spending cuts and bargain-hunting. Profits and revenue fell ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-07-29T04:03:28Z)

Video: Manchester United hand MLS All-Stars first regulation loss, 5-2

AP Photo Manchester United's Ryan Giggs, left, and Major League Soccer All-Stars' Shalrie Joseph (21), of the New England Revolution, fight for the ball in the first half Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in Houston. Federico ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-07-29T04:10:37Z)

America Mexico vs Manchester City Live Streaming Free

Wednesday will see an exhibition match at the Georgia Dome between Mexico's Club America and England's Manchester City in the Aaron's International Soccer Challenge. Manchester City's monthlong tour ... (Source: World-Track and Field Website 2010-07-29T02:16:05Z)

Boeing layoffs likely as profit drops

Boeing's second-quarter profit fell 21 percent, and it says layoffs are likely in its defense business because of expected government-spending cuts and bargain-hunting. The commercial-airplane downturn seems ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-07-29T02:01:46Z)

Gold climbs back on bargain hunting

Gold prices recovered in Asian trade Monday mainly on bargain hunting while euro's gains also helped the bullion. Gold for immediate delivery was seen trading at $ 1192.48 an ounce at 12.00 noon Singapore time ... (Source: IBTimes 2010-07-26T01:43:51Z)

Dominion profits triple to $1.76 billion

A warm summer fueled Dominion Resources Inc. 's profits in the second quarter as the Virginia utility reported earnings of $1.76 billion, or $2.98 per share, compared with $454 million, or 76 cents per share ... (Source: Washington Business Journal 2010-07-28T15:10:22Z)

Watch Club America Mexico vs Manchester City Live Streaming

Manchester City's monthlong tour, which began with an 11-day stay in Oregon at Nike headquarters (the club is sponsored by Umbro, a Nike subsidiary), still has two games to go. The club played the San Jose Earthquakes ... (Source: World-Track and Field Website 2010-07-28T23:09:58Z)

WRAPUP 2-BP aims for quick well kill; weighs asset sales

LONDON/HOUSTON, July 28 (Reuters) - BP Plc ( BP.L )( BP.N ) may permanently shut the well that caused the worst off-shore oil spill in U.S. history as early as Monday, the company said on Wednesday as speculation grew ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-07-28T16:57:45Z)

GM's Chevrolet Volt electric car will start at $41,000

DETROIT - General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will start at $41,000 when it goes on sale in November. While the price is about $8,000 more than its closest rival, the Nissan Leaf ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-07-28T21:51:14Z)

Stock Report on Utility Stocks (D, EXC, DUK)

Dominion Resources Inc (NYSE: D):Dominion Resources, one of the largest producers and transporters of energy in the United States, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30 2010. Net income for ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-07-28T15:53:19Z)

Ritz Hotel Hoax Lands Man In Jail

A 49 year old British man has been jailed for plotting a scheme to sell the London Ritz Hotel. Anthony Lee of North Yorkshire was jailed for having a man by the name of Terrence Collins to give him 1 milliion ... (Source: Overthelimit.info 2010-07-28T13:37:19Z)

MLS Game Summary - Manchester United at MLS All-Stars

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - The Major League Soccer All-Stars fell to English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United, 5-2, on Wednesday night in front of 70,728 fans at Reliant Stadium - the fourth ... (Source: WXIA 11 Alive 2010-07-29T03:27:40Z)

GM sets Volt lease at $350 per month

GM sets Volt lease at $350 per month Nissan to match GM deal, warranty in battery-driven Leaf Robert Snell / The Detroit News General Motors Co. likely convinced some shoppers to buy the Chevrolet Volt by ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-28T21:51:14Z)

MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL SELLS LAND UNDER BORGATA IN $73 MILLION DEAL

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-- MGM Resorts International has sold its land under Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings for $73 million. The sale covers just over 11 acres and ... (Source: NBC40.NET 2010-07-28T02:53:04Z)

Gold May Climb in Asia as Prices Near Three-Month Low Spur Buyer Demand

Gold may advance for a second day on speculation the metal's prices near a three-month low will help shore up demand. Gold for immediate delivery traded little changed at $1,165.15 an ounce at 8:38 a.m. in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T02:08:56Z)

MLS All-Stars vs. Manchester United

Goalkeepers: Donovan Ricketts (Los Angeles), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake). Defenders: Omar Gonzalez (Los Angeles), Chad Marshall (Columbus), Jamison Olave (Real Salt Lake), Kevin Alston (New England), Heath ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-07-28T01:48:39Z)

Jobless trucker gets 5 years for trying to sell the Ritz

LONDON — An unemployed truck driver has been sentenced to five years in jail for trying to sell the world-famous Ritz hotel for $390 million to a duped investor. Anthony Lee was convicted this month for ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-28T06:56:27Z)

MGM Resorts International Announces Sale Of Atlantic City Land Leased To Borgata To ...

LAS VEGAS , July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today that it has recently reached an agreement to sell four long-term ground leases and their respective ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-07-27T21:52:25Z)

MGM leaving Borgata stake

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — MGM Resorts International has sold land under Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings for $73 million. The sale covers just over 11 acres ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-07-28T06:56:27Z)

BP aims for quick well kill; weighs asset sales

By Kristen Hays and Pascal Fletcher HOUSTON/MIAMI (Reuters) - BP Plc may permanently shut the well that caused the worst off-shore oil spill in U.S. history as early as Monday, the company said as speculation grew over ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-28T23:24:17Z)

Manchester United routs MLS stars

Manchester United turned the Major League Soccer All-Star game into its own showcase of talent. Federico Macheda had two early goals, Mexican star Javier Hernandez scored in his debut for the Red Devils, and ... (Source: Vindy.com 2010-07-29T04:10:37Z)

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