Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / July 6, 2010, 5:13 pm

Rogers Debuts with a Bang in Hot Rods Win

Fort Wayne, IN - After a gut-wrenching loss on Sunday, the Hot Rods picked up an exhilarating see-saw win on Monday afternoon, beating the Fort Wayne TinCaps 8-7 at Parkview Field. Cody Rogers went 4-5 with two home runs to lead the Hot Rods offense, but it was a Dustin Biell run-scoring groundout ... (Source: MiLB.com 2010-07-05T23:01:28Z)

Cody Rogers Drives Hot Rods To Win In Stellar Debut

Fort Wayne, IN - After a gut-wrenching loss on Sunday, the Hot Rods picked up an exhilarating see-saw win on Monday afternoon, beating the Fort Wayne TinCaps 8-7 at Parkview Field. Cody Rogers went 4-5 with two home runs to lead the Hot Rods offense, but it was a Dustin Biell run-scoring groundout ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-07-06T00:20:12Z)

Bargain-hunting lifts world markets

LONDON – World markets soared Tuesday as investors scooped up stocks that had been pummeled last week and anticipated a rally on Wall Street when it opens after a long holiday weekend. Britain's FTSE 100 index was 2.5 percent higher at 4,941.47 and Germany's DAX was up 2.5 percent at 5,958.97 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-06T15:22:09Z)

NZ: TVNZ to undergo news changes

New Zealand television network TVNZ has unveiled changes to its television news and current affairs, dubbing it the "biggest changes to TV news and current affairs in 20 years." The network's head of news, current affairs and sports, Anthony Flannery , said that the proposed changes involves ... (Source: The Spy Report 2010-07-06T15:29:18Z)

Looking ahead after Lesnar's big win

LAS VEGAS – Brock Lesnar's journey back from a life-threatening illness was capped with his stirring comeback victory over Shane Carwin on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. "Honest to god, from what I've been though since Nov. 6 [when he was diagnosed with diverticulitis], it ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-07-06T17:09:31Z)

UFC's Brock Lesnar Lays Claim to MMA's Toughest S.O.B. After UFC 116 Win

After a dramatic come-from-behind victory over interim title holder Shane Carwin at UFC 116 , undisputed heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar reiterated what most inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena were forced to admit, that Brock Lesnar is THE BADDEST MAN ALIVE. The highly anticipated showdown was ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-06T06:03:48Z)

136 companies in the S&P 500 have raised or initiated dividends this year

THE headlines about stock dividends have been remarkably bleak. Earlier this month, for example, BP announced that it would suspend its large dividend payments to deal with costs of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill ... (Source: New York Times 2010-06-24T23:57:27Z)

Snapshot Report - Sweden Fixed Telephone Services

(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/063eec/snapshots_sweden_f) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots Sweden Fixed Telephone Services 2010" report to their offering. 100% Free Network Management Software and ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-07-06T12:58:59Z)

Canucks' GM Place to be renamed Rogers Arena

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks have a new name for their home next season: Rogers Arena. The rink had been known as GM Place since it opened in 1995. But the agreement between the Canucks and General Motors of Canada has expired and the team has signed a naming rights deal with ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-07-06T21:20:03Z)

Canucks now in Rogers Arena

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Vancouver Canucks have a new name for their home next season: Rogers Arena. The rink had been known as GM Place since it opened in 1995. But the agreement between the Canucks and General Motors of Canada expired and the team signed a naming rights deal with the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-07-06T21:27:13Z)

British American Tobacco Should Light Up

A glance at the chart below of the FTSE 100 highlights the weakness in equities, as growing concerns about the global economic recovery and Europe's banking system spook investors. Disappointing economic data out of ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-07-06T11:54:33Z)

Stocks pare gains after bargain-hunters retreat

NEW YORK—A big bounce in stocks faded Tuesday after investors worried that a slowdown in the economy would continue to pound the market. The Dow Jones industrial average rose about 24 points in midafternoon trading after jumping nearly 172 the first hour of the day. Retail stocks logged some of ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-07-06T18:42:35Z)

Dana White Talks Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin, Chuck Liddell's Future

Shortly after the UFC 116 post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White spoke with a few members of the media. From the night's main event between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin, to the pending future of "The ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-07-06T17:38:09Z)

Model Kicks Up Elle Of A Storm Over Rhino Horn

Elle Macpherson is under fire for using powdered rhino horn as a beauty therapy, a Chinese medicine which is banned worldwide. In an interview the Australian supermodel appeared to advocate the use of the substance as a beauty therapy. She told The Times Online via Twitter: "Put it this way, it ... (Source: Sky.com 2010-07-06T22:38:48Z)

Stocks Rally on Valuations; Oil Jumps, European Bonds Fall

July 6 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks rallied, with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index rebounding from a 10-month low, after shares traded at their cheapest level relative to earnings since 2009. Oil climbed, European bond yields ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-06T13:49:05Z)

The Girl Who Played With Fire (Flickan som lekte med elden)

In "The Girl Who Played With Fire" -- the second installment in the "Millennium" trilogy following "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" -- Mikael Blomkvist is about to run a story that will expose an extensive sex trafficking operation between Eastern Europe and Sweden, implicating well-known and ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-07-06T20:01:19Z)

New Rod Rogers has big first night

Bowling Green newcomer Cody Rogers had four hits - including two home runs - and four RBIs in his Hot Rods debut Monday, helping lead BG to an 8-7 victory at Fort Wayne, Ind. One night after blowing an 8-1 lead in a 12-11 loss, Bowling Green (37-43 overall, 6-5 second half) squandered a five-run ... (Source: Bowling Green Daily News 2010-07-06T16:40:53Z)

Dow ends up to end seven-day slide

The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks. Investors tried to recover some of the big losses that piled up following weeks of ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-07-06T23:43:13Z)

Moguls' Sun Valley summer camp to focus on web, not mega-deals

edia moguls at Allen & Co.'s annual conference, usually on the prowl for the next big deal, are paying more attention to small screens as they confront rapidly shifting consumer tastes. With more customers catching a TV show on a mobile phone or tablet computer, officials and analysts say Rupert ... (Source: Daily Business Review 2010-07-06T15:00:40Z)

Moguls' Sun Valley Summer Camp to Focus on Web, Not Mega-Deals

July 6 (Bloomberg) -- Media moguls at Allen & Co.'s annual conference, usually on the prowl for the next big deal, are paying more attention to small screens as they confront rapidly shifting consumer tastes. With more customers catching a TV show on a mobile phone or tablet computer, officials ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-06T04:09:16Z)

GM Place to be renamed Rogers Arena as Canucks sign new sponsorship deal

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks will play at Rogers Arena next season. The team has signed a new naming rights agreement with the communications giant. The rink had been known as GM Place since it opened in 1995 but the agreement between the Canucks and General Motors of Canada has expired ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-07-06T21:12:54Z)

Morning Minute - July 6

 Fashion blogs aren't just for women. This site features "real style for reasonable prices." There are great coupons and deals on men's clothing, shoes and accessories; grooming tips and advice; and even product reviews. Number to Know 4-2: Score of the first Major League Baseball All-Star Game ... (Source: Daily Reporter 2010-07-06T10:57:17Z)

Morning Minutes for July 6

Fashion blogs aren't just for women. This site features "real style for reasonable prices." There are great coupons and deals on men's clothing, shoes and accessories; grooming tips and advice; and even product ... (Source: Linn County Leader 2010-07-06T18:42:35Z)

July 6: Top of the day

Fashion blogs aren't just for women. This site features "real style for reasonable prices." There are great coupons and deals on men's clothing, shoes and accessories; grooming tips and advice; and even product reviews. Number to Know 4-2: Score of the first Major League Baseball All-Star Game ... (Source: Times Reporter 2010-07-06T10:50:08Z)

A Peek at U.S. Companies Set for European Deals

5:00 p.m. | Updated Last week, Standard & Poor's lent its insight into European companies ripe for being acquired . This week, the firm's analysts are taking a look at who might do the buying. As S.&P. noted last ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-07-06T21:48:41Z)

DEALS-Europe drags global takeovers to six-year slump

LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - Global merger and acquisition activity in 2010 is off to its worst start in six years, and with economic uncertainty and a sovereign debt crisis in Europe, the second half could be just as ... (Source: Reuters 2010-06-27T11:07:58Z)

Media, technology executives head to Idaho mountains for exclusive Allen & Co. conference

SUN VALLEY, IDAHO — Fresh off a long holiday weekend, many of the world's most influential media and technology executives are expected to arrive Tuesday at a posh resort to ponder new idea, possible deals and have a little fun, too. The five-day gathering in the Idaho mountains has been an annual ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-07-06T18:49:44Z)

Dow Climbs 57 Points, Breaks 7-Day Slide

(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones industrial average broke a seven-day slide Tuesday after traders sifted through the market for beaten-down stocks. The Dow rose 57 points, or 0.6 percent, after dropping 7.3 percent in just ... (Source: Time 2010-07-06T22:38:48Z)

Elle Macpherson slammed over rhino horn remedy

Supermodel Elle Macpherson has sparked outrage among animal rights campaigners after she advocated the use of a banned Chinese medicine made from rhinoceros horn. The Australian beauty revealed in an interview with ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-07-06T23:07:26Z)

Feminists set fire to $15,500 in gender wage gap protest

A SWEDISH feminist party burned 100,000 kronor ($15,500) worth of bank bills in protest at the wage gap between men and women. "What we are going to do here is that we will set fire to 100,000 kronor, and we will do this for fair salaries," Feminist Initiative (FI) leader Gudrun Schyman said in ... (Source: The Australian 2010-07-06T12:30:21Z)

Blog Archive