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Deals of the Hour / July 3, 2010, 12:15 am

UPDATE 2-Wal-Mart U.S. merchandising chief leaving

CHICAGO, July 2 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Friday that the chief merchandising officer for its U.S. discount stores is leaving the company -- the second change in top management at the division, which has been suffering from sluggish sales. John Fleming, 51, will leave the company as of ... (Source: Interactive Investor 2010-07-02T16:02:41Z)

MEMC Completes Acquisition Of Solaicx

ST. PETERS, Mo. , July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), a global leader in the manufacture and sale of wafers to the semiconductor and solar industries, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of privately held Solaicx. At closing, MEMC paid the ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-07-02T12:35:05Z)

Predictions: The Quarterfinals

The top scorers of the eight teams that qualified for the quarterfinals. Top row from left: Luis Fabiano of Brazil, Wesley Sneijder of Netherlands, Thomas Mueller of Germany and Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina. Bottom row from left: Asamoah Gyan of Ghana, Luis Suarez of Uruguay, Antolin Alcaraz of ... (Source: NPR News 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

MEMC finishes purchase of Solaicx

MEMC Electronic Materials Inc., a maker of wafers for semiconductors, completed its $76 million acquisition of silicon-ingot producer Solaicx Inc. to expand its reach in the solar energy industry. Solaicx owners receive $66 million in cash, plus about $10 million to cover recent investments in the ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-03T04:55:46Z)

Images by fashion photographer Avedon could bring up in to $6M at Paris auction

In this circa 1963 photo photo released by Christie's Auction House in New York, photographer Richard Avedon is shown. The self-portrait will be among other Avedon images offered for auction by Christie's Paris galleries in the Fall of 2010. The sale will raise money for the New York-based Avedon ... (Source: Canada East 2010-07-02T12:42:15Z)

World Cup: Uruguay vs. Ghana: Uruguay ends Ghana's run on penalty kicks

One was the hope of its continent. The other was an afterthought on its. One was in the World Cup quarterfinals just four years after qualifying for the tournament. The other hadn't been that far in 40 years. So when ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-03T04:27:08Z)

Uruguay vs. Ghana 2010 Results: What Africa Can Learn From Ghana's Loss

It was a single straw that broke the Camel's back. Or so they thought. One strike to put Ghana through to the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup. One strike to set the whole of Africa berserk in fits of celebration. One ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-03T05:10:05Z)

Judge rejects suit against Boeing, Spirit

Wichita — A federal judge has tossed out an age discrimination lawsuit against The Boeing Co. and Spirit AeroSystems filed in the wake of Boeing's 2005 sale of commercial airplane operations in Kansas and Oklahoma. U ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-01T06:09:44Z)

Mart U.S. merchandising chief leaving

CHICAGO, July 2 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Friday that the chief merchandising officer for its U.S. discount stores is leaving the company -- the second change in top management at the division, which has been suffering from sluggish sales. John Fleming, 51, will leave the company as of ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-07-02T16:02:41Z)

Manchester City break the £100 million barrier as they sign Yaya Toure

The Barcelona midfielder has signed a five-year deal after the two clubs agreed a £30 million fee. Touré joins German defender Jerome Boateng, an £11.5 million capture from Hamburg, and £24 million Spain international David Silva as manager Roberto Mancini looks to build a squad capable of ... (Source: Daily Telegraph 2010-07-03T05:53:02Z)

Simek leaves Sheffield for Carlisle

CARLISLE, England -- American defender Frank Simek has left Sheffield Wednesday to sign a two-year contract with Carlisle of League One. The 25-year-old played for Saint Louis University, signed with Arsenal and made one appearance for the Gunners, in the League Cup against Wolverhampton in December ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-02T17:57:13Z)

World Cup: Mick Jagger finds some satisfaction as Brazil keeps going

His favorite team, England, already has been drummed out of the tournament. His adopted team, the U.S., has also hit a sour note, falling to Ghana, and been ousted. But Mick Jagger is nothing if not resourceful. His new team, Brazil, could go all the way. "My son is half-Brazilian," Jagger told FIFA ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Iceland holds talks with UK and Netherlands on Icesave

Officials from Iceland, the Netherlands and the UK have held two days of talks in Iceland's capital Reykjavik over the settlement of a £2.3bn banking dispute. The money was lost in Iceland's banking crash in 2008, when British and Dutch depositors were left out of pocket after the Icesave bank ... (Source: BBC Business 2010-07-02T21:17:39Z)

Uruguay beats Ghana 4-2 in penalties to reach semifinals

WORLD CUP EXTRAS Schedule and results: All 64 games and their TV times. Photo gallery: Relive the best moments from the tournament. Experts predict: Argentina, Brazil, Spain seen as favorites. JOHANNESBURG (AP ... (Source: USA Today 2010-07-03T05:02:56Z)

Pass the Dutch Shirt Say Kitbag as World Cup Shirts Sale Is Launched

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM -- 07/02/10 -- Just as we arrive at the business end of the World Cup, sports retailer Kitbag has announced that it is now offering a discount of 25% off selected World Cup football shirts. Visitors to Kitbag.com will also find the shirts of all of those nations still in ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-02T12:56:34Z)

Spirit, Boeing age discrimination lawsuit tossed out by judge

WICHITA — A federal judge has tossed out an age discrimination lawsuit against Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems filed in the wake of Boeing's 2005 sale of commercial airplane operations in Oklahoma and Kansas. U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren summarily ruled Wednesday in favor of the aerospace giants ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-06-30T23:57:30Z)

Watson closer to obtaining Columbia drug

NEW YORK — Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday that Columbia Laboratories' shareholders approved the company's sale of its hormone drug Crinone. In March, Watson said it will pay $47 million upfront for the drug, which is also sold as Prochieve. It is currently used as an infertility ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-02T06:15:42Z)

Watson's deal for hormonal drugs approved

Shareholders of Columbia Laboratories Inc., a New Jersey-based pharmaceuticals firm, have approved the sale of a drug treatment to Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., according to a statement from the Corona company. In a deal that had been announced previously, Watson is acquiring Crinone, which is sold ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-07-02T04:28:20Z)

Judge tosses age discrimination lawsuit filed against Boeing, Spirit in wake of 2005 sale

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed an age discrimination lawsuit against The Boeing Co. and Spirit AeroSystems filed in the wake of Boeing's 2005 sale of commercial airplane operations in Kansas and ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-06-30T16:12:13Z)

Home credit extended

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama signed Friday a three-month extension on the deadline for home buyers to obtain a federal home-buyer tax credit of up to $8,000. Buyers now have until Sept. 30 to close on a home sale ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-07-03T03:51:21Z)

Wal-Mart U.S. merchandising chief leaving

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said Friday that the chief merchandising officer for its U.S. discount stores is leaving the company -- the second change in top management at the division, which has been suffering from sluggish sales. John Fleming, 51, will leave the company as of Aug. 1 ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-07-02T15:55:31Z)

MEMC Electronics Materials buys Solaicx

MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. said Friday it completed its acquisition of privately held Solaicx Inc. , a maker of silicon ingots for the solar industry with a large manufacturing plant in North Portland. St. Peters, Mo.-based MEMC (NYSE: WFR) paid the initial merger consideration of $66 million in ... (Source: Portland Business Journal 2010-07-02T17:42:54Z)

Columbia Laboratories Stockholders Approve Sale of Progesterone Assets to Watson Pharmaceuticals

LIVINGSTON, N.J.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX) announced that in a special meeting of stockholders held this morning, stockholders approved the sale of substantially all of Columbia's ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-07-01T00:54:46Z)

Lost art sells for euro3.5 million at Paris auction

A historic sale of works by some of the biggest names in 20th-century photography set records during a two-day auction of iconic images from the Polaroid corporate collection that concluded Tuesday. The auction of more than 1,000 photographs brought in $12.4 million, exceeding its pre-sale estimate ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-06-28T23:59:52Z)

Emerson's sweetened offer to buy Chloride is accepted

British power supply company Chloride Group said Friday that it has accepted an improved takeover bid from U.S. competitor Emerson that values Chloride at $1.5 billion. Chloride said its board unanimously recommended ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-07-03T04:55:46Z)

Home buyers nationwide win more time to claim tax credit

Washington — President Barack Obama signed Friday morning a three-month extension on the deadline for home buyers to obtain a federal home-buyer tax credit of up to $8,000. Buyers now have until Sept. 30 to close on a home sale to be eligible for the credit. The closing deadline was originally ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-07-03T05:17:15Z)

Scientists: Jefferson made slip in Declaration

Rapper Tupac Shakur's song "Dear Mama," Bill Cosby's second comedy album and rare battle sounds from World War II are among 25 recordings the Library of Congress is preserving for their cultural significance. Selections ... (Source: Fresno Bee 2010-07-02T23:55:08Z)

Spain Bond Sale Hits Target as Moody's Threatens Cut

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Spain sold 3.5 billion euros ($4.3 billion) of five-year bonds at an auction today, reaching the maximum sale target even as its borrowing costs rose after Moody's Investors Service said it may ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-01T12:43:26Z)

American defender Simek signs with Carlisle

(AP) — American defender Frank Simek has left Sheffield to sign a two-year contract with Carlisle of League One. The 25-year-old played for Saint Louis University, signed with Arsenal and made one appearance for the ... (Source: Newsday 2010-07-02T18:54:29Z)

Home buyer tax credit gets new deadline

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday signed a three-month extension of the deadline for home buyers to obtain a federal home buyer tax credit of as much as $8,000. Buyers have until Sept. 30 to close on a home ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-07-03T06:07:21Z)

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