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Deals of the Hour / July 29, 2010, 5:40 am

Theo Albrecht | Founded Aldi chain, 88

Theo Albrecht, 88, the secretive cofounder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi, a co-owner of Trader Joe's in the United States, and one of Europe's richest men, died Saturday in Essen ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-29T09:39:54Z)

Nissan returns to profit, Mitsubishi reduces loss on sales growth amid global ...

TOKYO (AP) - Nissan Motor Co. veered back into the black in its latest quarter as global car sales rebounded while its smaller rival Mitsubishi Motors Corp. narrowed its quarterly loss. Yokohama-based Nissan ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-29T09:18:26Z)

BP aims for quick well kill; weighs asset sales

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 assets it might sell to cover ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-07-28T20:32:30Z)

Federal judge deals blow to parts of Arizona immigration law

Phoenix, Arizona -- A federal judge dealt a serious rebuke to Arizona's immigration law on Wednesday when she put most of the crackdown on hold just hours before it was to take effect. The ruling by U.S ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-07-29T07:31:03Z)

Garage Sale Find: Ansel Adams Lost Work

A lawyer says a trove of old glass negatives bought in California for $45 has been authenticated as the work of iconic photographer Ansel Adams, worth at least $200 million. Attorney Arnold Peter says a team of experts ... (Source: KAKE TV 2010-07-28T16:43:26Z)

Gold Prices Up on Bargain Hunting

Gold for August delivery was up $2.20 to $1,160.20 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The gold price Wednesday has traded as high as $1,165 and as low as $1,155.60. The U.S ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-07-28T23:31:27Z)

Gold Prices Tiptoe Nowhere

NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- Gold prices were tiptoeing lower Monday as investors digested lackluster results from the European Union's bank stress tests. Gold for August delivery was down 90 cents to $1,186.90 ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-07-26T13:03:54Z)

Oil spill hits 100 days as BP tees up asset sale

LONDON: A day after BP said it would sell $30 billion in assets to pay for its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the focus shifted to what is for sale, while lawyers prepared to tackle a mountain of claims for damages. Just 24 ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-07-28T17:12:04Z)

Gold gets lift from physical demand

Gold prices rebounded slightly Wednesday as bargain hunters stepped in to purchase the yellow metal after it hit a three-month low yesterday. Durable goods orders dropped 1% in June, upsetting expectations for 1% growth ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-07-28T22:55:39Z)

Immigrant law put on hold in Arizona

PHOENIX -- A federal judge stepped into the fight over Arizona's immigration law at the last minute Wednesday, blocking the heart of the measure and defusing a confrontation between police and thousands of ... (Source: Daily Journal 2010-07-29T10:01:23Z)

IMG buys North Carolina firm

The parent company of IMG College, which has offices in Lexington, announced Wednesday it is acquiring a North Carolina company and will establish the division's headquarters there. IMG Worldwide announced it ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-07-28T21:36:55Z)

Nissan returns to profit on sales growth, sticks to full year forecast on global ...

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan Motor Co. veered back into the black in its latest quarter as global auto sales rebounded, putting the company on track to meet its yearly profit target. Yokohama-based Nissan , maker of the Leaf ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-29T08:14:00Z)

China commerce min OKs Geely's Volvo buy -Bloomberg

HONG KONG, July 29 (Reuters) - The parent of China's Geely Automobile was approved by China's regulator to buy Ford's Volvo unit, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, clearing one of the last remaining hurdles to the high ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-29T10:22:51Z)

Theo Albrecht, German co-founder of Aldi discount grocery chain, dies at 88

BERLIN — Theo Albrecht, the secretive co-founder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi, a co-owner of Trader Joe's in the United States and one of Europe's richest men, has died at age 88. The retail ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-29T00:28:43Z)

No deals yet for Yankees

CLEVELAND — With baseball's trade deadline 72 hours away, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said his day-to-day routine has not changed in anticipation of a move. "It's pretty normal for me to talk to (general ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-07-29T06:26:38Z)

Nissan returns to profit on sales growth

Nissan Motor Co. veered back into the black in its latest quarter as global auto sales rebounded, putting the company on track to meet its yearly profit target. Yokohama-based Nissan, maker of the Leaf electric vehicle ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-29T08:06:51Z)

BP Tees Up Asset Sales To Pay For spill

LONDON (Reuters) - A day after BP said it would sell $30 billion in assets to pay for its Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the focus shifted to what is for sale, while lawyers prepared to tackle a mountain of claims ... (Source: KGMI 2010-07-29T09:54:13Z)

Ford sale of Volvo expected to be done next week

Ford Motor Co. plans to complete the sale of Volvo Cars to Zhejiang Geely Holding Co. next week, marking the biggest acquisition of a global brand by a Chinese company, people familiar with the plans said ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-29T05:00:44Z)

Judge blocks portions of Arizona immigration law

PHOENIX, Ariz. — A federal judge stepped into the fight about Arizona's immigration law at the last minute Wednesday, blocking the heart of the measure and defusing a confrontation between police and thousands of ... (Source: Statesman Journal 2010-07-29T10:44:20Z)

Yankees Trade Rumors: Asking Price for Downs is Joba or Montero

I don't know what they're smoking up in Canada, but according to George King of the NY Post , the Toronto Blue Jays have asked the Yankees for Joba Chamberlain or, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-29T04:39:15Z)

Winston-Salem's ISP Sports Acquired By IMG Worldwide

WXII12.com ISP Sports, a college media rights management company based in Winston-Salem, announced Wednesday that it will be acquired by IMG Worldwide, a global sports, entertainment and media company. Mayor Talks About ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-29T05:43:41Z)

Biz Break: Leaf vs. Chevy Volt: Nissan, GM in electric-car battle

Today: GM and Nissan reveal more sales and price details for the electric Leaf and Volt. Solar upstart Solyndra replaces its CEO. Apple unveils new Macs and other products. Leaf vs. Volt General Motors today ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-27T20:19:22Z)

GM to sell Volt electric car at higher price than Nissan Leaf, but lease plans cost ...

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. said Tuesday its Chevrolet Volt electric car will cost $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 said ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-07-27T17:49:02Z)

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 2010-07-29T05:00:44Z)

Theo Albrecht, Aldi co-founder, dies at age 88

BERLIN—Theo Albrecht, the secretive co-founder of Germany's worldwide discount supermarket chain Aldi, a co-owner of Trader Joe's in the United States and one of Europe's richest men, has died at age ... (Source: Texarkana Gazette 2010-07-29T09:54:13Z)

Ford Said to Complete $1.8 Billion Volvo Sale to China's Geely Next Week

Ford Motor Co. plans to complete its sale of Volvo Cars to China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Co. next week, finishing the U.S. automaker's exit from European luxury brands, according to two people familiar ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T10:08:32Z)

Yankees manager Joe Girardi not expecting any trades, for now

CLEVELAND — With baseball's trade deadline 72 hours away, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said his day-to-day routine has not changed in anticipation of a move. "It's pretty normal for me to talk to (general ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-07-29T02:08:56Z)

IMG buying North Carolina firm

The parent company of IMG College, a sports marketing agency with offices in Lexington, announced Wednesday that it is acquiring a North Carolina firm and will establish the division's headquarters there. IMG ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-07-29T09:04:07Z)

Ansel Adams heirs skeptical about lost negatives claim

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. Ten years ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-07-29T07:02:25Z)

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)

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