Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 12:42 am

Oil drilling bill OK'd

WASHINGTON -- The House approved a bill Friday to boost safety standards for offshore drilling, remove a federal cap on economic liability for oil spills and impose new fees on oil and gas production. Democratic leaders ... (Source: Everett Herald 2010-07-31T07:00:03Z)

Senate candidate wavers on sale of BP stock

MADISON — Republican Senate candidate Ron Johnson said Monday he hasn't decided whether to sell his BP stock, two weeks after he told reporters he would get rid of it. Financial disclosure forms show the ... (Source: La Crosse Tribune 2010-07-27T01:56:59Z)

Best Buy to offer Clearwire 4G service

Best Buy is beefing up its recently launched wireless broadband service in a deal with 4G provider Clearwire. Through its Best Buy Connect service , which debuted just a few weeks ago, the electronics retailer ... (Source: CNET News 2010-07-29T14:40:33Z)

Source: Dodgers, Cubs talk Lilly deal

The source said the teams have discussed two versions of a possible trade involving Lilly: one that involves only Lilly and another that also involves Cubs infielder Ryan Theriot to the Dodgers along with ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-31T07:00:03Z)

Rio's Deal With Chalco Is Not Recognized by Guinea, Minister Thiam Says

Guinea does not recognize Rio Tinto Group's agreement to sell a $1.35 billion stake in the Simandou iron ore deposit to Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., known as Chalco, Mahmoud Thiam, Guinea;s mines minister ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-07-29T16:42:14Z)

Sam Bradford agrees to record deal with Rams

ST. LOUIS — No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with $50 million in guaranteed money. The Rams and the former Oklahoma ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-07-31T06:02:47Z)

Winston Churchill's false teeth go on sale

LONDON — Part of a set of dentures used by Winston Churchill to disguise a lisp is going on sale. The partial dentures are being put on auction with an estimated value of 4,000 pounds to 5,000 pounds ($6,200 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-28T17:55:01Z)

Dentures bring unexpected price

LONDON -- A partial set of dentures used by former British leader Winston Churchill -- described as the teeth that saved the world -- sold at auction Thursday for 15,200 pounds ($23,723.) The upper dentures ... (Source: York Dispatch Online 2010-07-30T12:30:31Z)

Areva net profit soars despite new EPR charge

PARIS (AP) -- France's state-owned nuclear reactor builder Areva SA said Friday its net profit soared in the first half after it booked a euro1.3 billion (US$1.7 billion) gain selling its electric transmission and ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-30T16:55:22Z)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford agrees to 6-year, $78 million contract | NFL

ST. LOUIS — Sam Bradford, who was the first player drafted this year, agreed to a six-year, $78 million contract with the St. Louis Rams on Friday night, with a league-record $50 million in guaranteed money ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-07-31T05:26:59Z)

Houston Astros Trade Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia Phillies: Fantasy Impact

In one of the most anticipated deals of the summer, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in exchange for J.A. Happ and two minor league prospects. Oswalt will make his ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-30T19:40:01Z)

Rio Tinto, Chalco formalise Simandou JV, Chalco to invest $1.35bn

BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Aluminum Corp of China Ltd (Chalco) (2600.HK: Quote ) has agreed to invest $1.35 billion in a Guinea joint venture that partner Rio Tinto (RIO.AX: Quote ) claims is the world's largest ... (Source: Mineweb 2010-07-30T09:02:56Z)

DODGERS: Source says Dodgers pursuing Cubs' Lilly

SAN FRANCISCO ---- A person with knowledge of the situation says the Los Angeles Dodgers are exploring a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire left-hander Ted Lilly. The Dodgers were looking Friday night for ... (Source: North County Times 2010-07-31T06:09:56Z)

Coca-Cola to refile with FTC in bottler deal

The Coca-Cola Co. said Friday said it withdrew and will refile forms with the Federal Trade Commission in order to give the agency more time to review its proposed $3.4 billion acquisition of its largest bottler, Coca ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-07-30T16:12:25Z)

Coca-Cola To Give FTC More Time On Bottler Deal

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Coca-Cola Co. said Friday said it withdrew and will refile forms with the Federal Trade Commission in order to give the agency more time to review its proposed $3.4 billion acquisition of its largest ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-07-30T18:57:04Z)

Offshore Drilling Revamp Passes House After BP Spill

July 30 (Bloomberg) -- House Democrats pushed through an overhaul of offshore drilling safety and environmental rules more than three months after the blowout of BP Plc's Gulf of Mexico oil well triggered ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-30T23:29:05Z)

Capps happy for opportunity with contending Twins

Washington Nationals closer Matt Capps delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Washington. Capps picked up the save and the Nationals won 5-3 ... (Source: Times Union 2010-07-30T21:41:42Z)

Best Buy To Resell Clearwire's Wireless Broadband Service

WiMax provider Clearwire has signed a reseller deal with electronics retailer Best Buy -- the first wholesale distribution agreement for Clearwire outside of its strategic investors, which include Comcast and Time Warner ... (Source: Multichannel Online 2010-07-29T13:28:58Z)

Winston Churchill's dentures, designed to disguise his lisp, on auction in England

LONDON (AP) — Part of a set of dentures used by Winston Churchill to disguise a lisp is going on sale. The partial dentures are being put on auction with an estimated value of 4,000 pounds to 5,000 pounds ($ ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-07-28T17:55:01Z)

Philadelphia now armed after Roy Oswalt deal

W ith the trade deadline set for tomorrow at 4 p.m., the Philadelphia Phillies made the boldest move yet, getting right-hander Roy Oswalt and about $11 million from the Houston Astros for pitcher J.A. Happ and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-31T05:34:09Z)

Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams agree on gigantic contract

Three of the top five picks from the 2010 NFL draft signed their first pro contracts Friday, but there was none bigger -- in terms of both stature and money -- than the one placed in front of Sam Bradford. The ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-07-31T07:21:31Z)

Areva net profit soars in first half on sale of T&D business

PARIS (AP) — France's state-owned nuclear reactor builder Areva SA said Friday its net profit soared in the first half after it booked a euro1.3 billion (US$1.7 billion) gain selling its electric ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-30T17:02:32Z)

Phillies give up two prospects but keep Singleton

As part of the deal that sent righthanded pitcher Roy Oswalt and cash consideration to the Phillies on Thursday, the team surrendered J.A. Happ and two minor-league prospects. The Astros acquired outfielder ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-31T07:00:03Z)

Matt Capps Trade

Matt Capps Trade – The Washington Nationals traded their closer, Matt Capps, who was an all-star this year, to the Minnesota Twins, who are in the thick of a playoff hunt. They will receive their catching prospect ... (Source: News Spreadit.org 2010-07-31T03:25:18Z)

Chalco to Pay $1.35 Billion to Join Rio in Simandou

(Updates with Guinea mines minister saying doesn't recognize deal in seventh paragraph.) July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., the nation's biggest producer of the metal, agreed to pay $1.35 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-29T17:39:30Z)

Dodgers explore trade for Lilly

SAN FRANCISCO—A person with knowledge of the situation says the Los Angeles Dodgers are exploring a trade with the Chicago Cubs to acquire left-hander Ted Lilly. The Dodgers were looking Friday night for ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-31T06:02:47Z)

EdF gets $9B bid for UK unit as profits dive

Electricite de France announced a plunge in profits Friday but was boosted by a surprisingly high euro6.9 billion ($9.02 billion) bid by East Asia's richest businessman for the utility's British electricity ... (Source: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-07-30T23:00:27Z)

Twins deal top catching propect to pick up closer Matt Capps from Nationals

In the middle of another tight division race, the Minnesota Twins acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals late Thursday night for prized catching prospect Wilson Ramos and minor ... (Source: Patriot-News Blogs 2010-07-30T09:45:53Z)

Best Buy® and Clearwire® Unveil Strategic Wholesale Relationship and Plans to Offer ...

MINNEAPOLIS & KIRKLAND, Wash. - (Business Wire) Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the fastest 4G network in the country, and Best Buy ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-07-30T19:54:20Z)

Coke to refile with FTC for CCE deal

The Coca-Cola Co. said Friday it pulled and will refile notifications and reports with the Federal Trade Commission to give the federal government more time to review its proposal to buy Coca-Cola Enterprises ... (Source: Business First 2010-07-30T18:57:04Z)

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