Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / July 31, 2010, 3:39 pm

Canacol Energy Ltd. Announces Closing of a $41.5 Million Bought Deal Convertible Debenture Offering

Canacol Energy Ltd. ("Canacol" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:CNE) announced today that is has closed its previously announced bought deal short form prospectus offering with a syndicate of underwriters (the ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-07-18T10:57:22Z)

Stocks in focus Monday: Humana, NRG, VeriSign

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trading in Monday's session are Humana Inc., NRG Energy Inc. and VeriSign Inc. Toyota, Dow, Disney, Kraft and AIG head ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-07-31T18:27:15Z)

Charter REIT Announces Closing of Standby Commitment

Charter Real Estate Investment Trust (" Charter REIT ") (TSX VENTURE:CRH.UN) announced today that under the previously announced rights offering (" Offering "), it has closed the standby purchase commitment with IGW ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-07-31T16:25:33Z)

Generic Lovenox Nod Could Change Game

The Lovenox case is weird. It's created foes out of natural allies and twists of logic. And it sets a possible precedent for the future of biotech competition and cost restraint. Lovenox, also known by the generic name ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-07-30T20:58:45Z)

Eagles sign Brandon Graham

BETHLEHEM, Pa.—The Philadelphia Eagles and first-round pick Brandon Graham have agreed on a five-year contract. Graham was the team's last remaining unsigned draft pick. The deal was announced late Thursday ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-30T02:29:13Z)

Sanofi sues to stop generic drug's sale

NEW YORK — Sanofi-Aventis SA, France's leading drug maker, has sued the US Food and Drug Administration in a bid to make it withdraw its clearance of a lower-cost rival to the company's Lovenox blood ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-28T03:28:51Z)

Simon Cowell: Ellen DeGeneres Controls Her Own Destiny

Ellen DeGeneres' departure not a surprise to Ryan Seacrest or Simon Cowell. Friday was full of absolutely stunning American Idol news. Jennifer Lopez is said to be the new judge, Kara DioGuardi was fired and Ellen ... (Source: Limelife 2010-07-31T13:12:17Z)

Red Sox designate OF Hermida for assignment

(AP) — The Boston Red Sox have designated outfielder Jeremy Hermida for assignment. Outfielder Ryan Kalish was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket to replace him on the roster. Hermida had originally been listed in the ... (Source: Newsday 2010-07-31T20:43:15Z)

Red Sox Announce Roster Moves

Prior to today's game, the Boston Red Sox selected outfielder Ryan Kalish to the active Major League roster from Triple-A Pawtucket, designated outfielder Jeremy Hermida for assignment and recalled left-handed ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-07-31T21:54:50Z)

Report: Sanofi approaches Genzyme with buyout deal

Sanofi-Aventis ( NYSE: SNY ) has approached Genzyme ( NASDAQ: GENZ ) regarding a potential buyout deal, causing the beleaguered biotech's stock to surge Friday afternoon. Citing people familiar with the matter ... (Source: FiercePharma 2010-07-23T18:29:34Z)

Slaton, Texans looking to improve running game for this season

Steve Slaton has some young and eager competition as he tries to regain his spot as the Houston Texans' featured running back. In Slaton's mind, he never lost the job, despite a sub-par second season that ... (Source: FOX News 2010-07-31T21:11:53Z)

Charles River Labs scrubs $1.6b deal

BEIJING — Charles River Laboratories International Inc ., a Wilmington medical research equipment and services company, said Friday it is canceling a $1.6 billion acquisition of WuXi PharmaTech after ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-30T14:25:03Z)

Charles River withdraws $1.6B offer for Chinese company

C harles River Laboratories withdrew a $1.6 billion bid for WuXi PharmaTech, citing investor opposition to what would have been the largest foreign takeover of a Chinese company. Wilmington-based Charles River ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-07-31T04:01:06Z)

Ex-Wolverine Brandon Graham signs with Eagles

Bethlehem, Pa. -- The Philadelphia Eagles and first-round pick Brandon Graham have agreed on a five-year contract. Graham was the team's last remaining unsigned draft pick. The deal was announced late Thursday ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-07-30T04:59:33Z)

Beleaguered Biotech for Sale by Owner. Maybe.

Is Genzyme (Nasdaq: GENZ ) cheap enough to justify sanofi-aventis (NYSE: SNY ) or GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK ) buying the beleaguered biotech? Maybe. On Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Sanofi and ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-07-26T17:57:23Z)

Philadelphia Phillies Make Another Blockbuster Move, Acquire Roy Oswalt

Another year and another trade deadline dominated by the Philadelphia Phillies quest to acquire a starting pitcher. Last year the Phillies acquired Cliff Lee near the trade deadline, and this year they have acquired ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-31T14:45:20Z)

Charles River cancels $1.6B purchase

Charles River Laboratories International Inc. has called off its planned $1.6 billion purchase of Chinese research firm WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. The board of Wilmington-based Charles River Labs has ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-07-30T14:03:34Z)

Rams, No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford agree to 6-year, $78 million contract

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: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-07-31T15:06:49Z)

SPEAKING OF SPORTS: Peralta leaves Tribe with little fanfare

Statistically, they were, in many ways, the same offensive player. In their careers with the Indians both of them hit 103 home runs. Player A had 900 hits, Player B had 906. Player A had 347 walks, Player B ... (Source: Morning Journal 2010-07-31T19:45:59Z)

St. Louis Rams ink deal with QB Sam Bradford

St. Louis (KSDK) -- The St. Louis Rams have come to terms with their first-round draft pick, NewsChannel 5's Frank Cusumano has learned. Details on the deal are limited, but the rookie quarterback out of Oklahoma ... (Source: KSDK 2010-07-31T01:59:24Z)

If Phils want Oswalt, why'd they deal Lee?

Why the hell did the Phillies trade Cliff Lee ? I don't expect general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. to explain his impulsive decision on Lee — a coveted lefty ace the Phillies acquired at last year's trade ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-07-29T15:52:08Z)

Texans agree to deal with Ben Tate

A power back from Auburn, Tate posted highly impressive numbers at February's Combine. In addition to bench pressing 225 pounds 26 times, Tate posted the third-fastest forty time among tailbacks at 4.43 ... (Source: NBC Sports 2010-07-29T23:01:38Z)

Ithaca Energy Inc. Announces Closing of Cdn $158 Million Financing

Ithaca Energy Inc. ("Ithaca" or the Company") (TSX VENTURE:IAE)(AIM:IAE), is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced Canadian bought deal and UK private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-07-28T08:50:59Z)

Pro baseball (minor/no league): Red Sox-Rangers-Giants Trades

BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have acquired catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia from the Texas Rangers for two minor leaguers, a player to be named and cash. The deal was announced shortly after the 4 p.m ... (Source: Buffalo News 2010-07-31T21:26:12Z)

'American Idol' Runner-Up Crystal Bowersox Calls Ellen DeGeneres 'Amazing'

scored the runner-up slot on the show's ninth season, took feedback from the talk show host during her brief stint on the Fox hit and wished the comedienne well in the wake of DeGeneres' recent departure ... (Source: Musicwire 2010-07-31T17:22:49Z)

Graham is ready to 'cause havoc'

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Brandon Graham wore his trademark smile that Eagles fans will see often this year and the 54 jersey he hopes quarterbacks get to know. After signing his contract early Friday, Graham joined ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-07-31T20:00:18Z)

Ellen DeGeneres' 'Idol' exit: Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest react

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and exiting judge Simon Cowell both reacted last night to Ellen DeGeneres' decision to exit the show's judging panel after just one season. Seacrest expressed his feelings ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

Quarterback Sam Bradford of Oklahoma Soomers

Quarterback Sam Bradford of the Oklahoma Soomers holds up a St. Louis Rams jersey after he was picked numer 1 overall by the Rams during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in 2009 in New York City. Bradford ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-31T19:17:21Z)

Texans lock up Ben Tate with four-year deal

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak officially has his newest running back to mess with. Second-round rookie Ben Tate agreed to what is believed to be a four-year deal Thursday. The Auburn product will ... (Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox 2010-07-31T09:01:44Z)

Novo, Lilly, Novartis Said to Bid for Ascendis Pharma

(Adds Lilly comment in fifth paragraph.) July 30 (Bloomberg) -- Novo Nordisk A/S, Novartis AG'S Sandoz and Eli Lilly & Co. are among bidders for Ascendis Pharma A/S of Denmark, a person with knowledge of the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-30T15:22:19Z)

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