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Deals of the Hour / July 29, 2010, 2:40 pm

Japan's Sharp sees profits recover in April-June on strong LCD TV, panel sales, cost ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Sharp Corp. , one of the world's largest producers of LCD TVs and panels, booked a profit last quarter, rebounding from big losses a year earlier as sales recovered and deep cost cutting ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-29T07:09:35Z)

Portugal Telecom May Fall After Telefonica Ends $9.2 Billion Bid for Vivo

Portugal Telecom SGPS SA shares may drop after Telefonica SA ended its 7.15 billion-euro ($9.2 billion) offer for the Portuguese company's stake in a venture that controls Brazil's largest wireless ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-18T22:31:44Z)

Tom Hardy: 'I've Experimented With Men'

British actor Tom Hardy had same-sex relations in his youth - but insists gay sex "does nothing" for him now he's in his thirties. The Bronson star is engaged to actress Charlotte Riley but admits he ... (Source: Starpulse.com 2010-07-29T14:26:14Z)

Dollar Thrifty shares up after Avis offer

Still, Avis' $46.50 per share bid fell about $2, or 4.5 percent, short of Dollar Thrifty's last closing stock price. [ID:nN28237133] Wall Street does not believe this is the end of the buyout saga, with investors pushing ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-07-29T16:13:36Z)

A-Rod Objects to Rangers Auction

Alex Rodriguez has filed an objection to next week's auction of the Texas Rangers. The New York Yankees star says bidders aren't required to pay money still owed to him and some other former Rangers. Six years ... (Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 2010-07-29T19:34:02Z)

Pinnacle: `Significant discount' on AC land sale

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Not too long ago, Pinnacle Entertainment had grand plans for a sparkling new casino resort on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that would cost upward of $2 billion. On Thursday, the company ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-29T16:35:05Z)

Avis Budget bid for Dollar Thrifty tops Hertz offer

João-Pierre arrived in 1997 at the door of NJBIZ, then known as Business News New Jersey, as an intern and was hired that same year as a staff writer. For more than 12 years he has covered the retail, technology, and ... (Source: NJBIZ 2010-07-29T18:08:08Z)

Alex Rodriguez files objection to Texas Rangers sale

An attorney for New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has filed an objection to the bankruptcy plan proposed for the Texas Rangers, saying Rodriguez is unsure he'll receive $24.9 million in deferred ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-29T13:07:30Z)

The Pantry Announces Fuel Agreement with Marathon

CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pantry, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTRY - News ), operator of Kangaroo Express stores and the leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States, today announced ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T21:14:15Z)

Telefonica gives up on PT's Vivo stake

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's Telefonica dropped its offer for Portugal Telecom's stake in Brazilian cellphone company Vivo on Saturday, declining a request for more time from its Portuguese partner and setting the stage ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-15T23:54:01Z)

Adobe to acquire Day Software for $240m

Adobe Systems Inc. will begin a public tender offer to buy Swiss software maker Day Software Holding AG in a deal the two valued at $240 million, the companies announced Wednesday. Adobe, which makes document-viewing and ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-07-28T14:13:06Z)

Ansel Adams heirs skeptical about lost negatives claim

BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) - It's an antique collector's dream: buying an old box at a garage sale and discovering it contains famous lost works worth a fortune. That's what Rick Norsigian said happened to him. Ten ... (Source: LIVE AUCTIONEERS 2010-07-29T14:33:24Z)

Panasonic, Sharp Post Fiscal Q1 Profits

Osaka, Japan - Panasonic and Sharp both reported profits for their first fiscal quarter, ended June 30. Panasonic said consolidated group sales for the first quarter increased 35 percent to 2,161.1 billion yen, from ... (Source: Twice 2010-07-29T19:34:02Z)

Health Care REIT, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend

TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Health Care REIT, Inc. (NYSE: HCN - News ) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of $0.69 per share. The dividend will be ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T21:14:15Z)

Pinnacle: 'Significant discount' on AC land sale

Not too long ago, Pinnacle Entertainment had grand plans for a sparkling new casino resort on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that would cost upward of $2 billion. On Thursday, the company acknowledged what has long been ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T16:20:46Z)

Pinnacle: `Significant discount' on AC land sale

(AP) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Not too long ago, Pinnacle Entertainment had grand plans for a sparkling new casino resort on the Atlantic City Boardwalk that would cost upward of $2 billion. On Thursday, the ... (Source: KSTP 2010-07-29T02:30:24Z)

Dollar Thrifty Receives Unsolicited Offer from Avis Budget Group

BusinessWire - Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today confirmed that it received a letter dated July 28, 2010, from Avis Budget Group ("Avis Budget") outlining an unsolicited proposal to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-07-29T01:11:40Z)

Hertz says reviewing Avis' offer for Dollar Thrifty

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NYSE: HTZ - News ) is reviewing Avis Budget Group Inc's (NYSE: CAR - News ) bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (NYSE: DTG - News ), a company spokesperson told ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

A-Rod files objection to Rangers' auction over deferred money

It turns out that Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has a vested interest in the sale of his old club, the Texas Rangers. Like $24.9 million worth. Rodriguez has filed an objection to the Rangers ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-29T17:03:43Z)

Ansel Adams' Lost Art Found at a Garage Sale

Ansel Adams may have died in 1984 but he is still sending artistic jewels from beyond. The San Francisco native made a name for himself taking stunning photographs of Yosemite National Park . It's those pictures that may ... (Source: NBC Bay Area 2010-07-27T19:57:53Z)

Adobe buys Swiss software maker for $240M

Adobe Systems Inc. will begin a public tender offer to buy Swiss software maker Day Software Holding AG in a deal the two valued at $240 million, the companies announced Wednesday. Adobe, which makes document-viewing and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-28T12:18:34Z)

China govt approves Geely acquisition of Volvo

Adobe Systems Inc. will begin a public tender offer to buy Swiss software maker Day Software Holding AG in a deal the two valued at $240 million, the companies announced Wednesday. Adobe, which makes document ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-29T10:58:39Z)

Panasonic returns to black as appliance sales boom

Panasonic, Japan's biggest home appliance maker, returned to profit in its latest quarter and raised full year forecasts amid stronger sales of products from air conditioners to flat-panel TVs. Panasonic Corp. reported ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T08:28:19Z)

'Inception' Star Tom Hardy: 'Of Course' I've Had Sex with Men

Inception star Tom Hardy tells the Daily Mail that he's had sexual relations with men : "The 32-year-old Inception star, who is engaged to British actress Charlotte Riley, 28, and also has a two-year-old son with a ... (Source: Towleroad 2010-07-28T19:42:23Z)

Japan's Sharp: Profit recovers as LCD TV sales strengthen

TOKYO — Japan's Sharp, one of the world's largest producers of LCD TVs and panels, booked a profit last quarter, rebounding from big losses a year earlier as sales recovered and deep cost cutting took effect ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-29T15:30:40Z)

Panasonic Said to Offer to Buy Rest of Shares of Sanyo, Panasonic Electric

Panasonic Corp. , Japan's largest home-appliance maker, will offer to buy out Sanyo Electric Co. and Panasonic Electric Works Co. shareholders to gain full control of the units, three people familiar with ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T04:03:28Z)

'Inception' star admits to same-sex relations

Actor Tom Hardy says he had same-sex relations in his youth but insists that he's done experimenting now that he's in his thirties. The 32-year-old Inception star is engaged to actress Charlotte Riley but admits he ... (Source: WOAI 2010-07-29T18:58:15Z)

Portugal Telecom mulls Telefonica bid for Vivo

LISBON, Portugal — Portugal Telecom's board is taking another look at Telefonica's euro7.15 billion ($9.14 billion) offer for its stake in Brazil's leading cell phone company, Vivo. PT and Telefonica each ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-15T10:17:59Z)

Ansel Adams find in doubt

Beverly Hills, Calif . -- It's an antique collector's dream: buying an old box at a garage sale and discovering it contains famous lost works worth a fortune. That's what Rick Norsigian said happened to him ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-29T21:14:15Z)

Toshiba returns to the black in April-June quarter

demand for flat-panel TVs in Japan helped lift quarterly sales of digital products by 22 percent to 599.6 billion yen. For the full fiscal year to March 2011, Toshiba forecast a net profit of 70 billion yen on ... (Source: Silicon Valley 2010-07-29T15:23:30Z)

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