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Deals of the Hour / August 10, 2010, 11:39 am

Teva completes buyout of German drugmaker

Teva Pharmaceutical has solidified operations further in Europe, announcing Tuesday that it completed a $4.95 billion buyout of German drugmaker Ratiopharm. Teva is the world's largest maker of generic drugs, and said it ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T11:20:12Z)

Quest Software Buys Surgient; Preps for Private Clouds, IaaS

Quest Software aims to bring its smart systems management portfolio to the private cloud, with its purchase of Surgient Inc., a privately held secure private cloud automation software firm. The deal should close this ... (Source: Integration Developer News 2010-08-04T01:04:33Z)

49er rookies earn roles as starters

SANTA CLARA -- Mike Singletary made it official Monday morning: He already has seen enough of first-round draft picks Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati. The San Francisco 49ers coach said the two rookies have won ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-08-10T06:55:21Z)

AstraZeneca to pay $198M to settle Seroquel suits

LONDON -- AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and ... (Source: Macon Telegraph 2010-08-10T09:54:18Z)

Woman faces Russia smuggling charges in NY

NEW YORK — A Latvian-born woman who's drawn comparisons to a Russian secret agent with the same first name could get a plea deal on charges she tried to smuggle high-tech rifle sights to Moscow. At a brief ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-10T07:59:46Z)

Defense Tries To Discredit Smith Bodyguard

LOS ANGELES - Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defense attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's bodyguard about his ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-10T03:42:04Z)

Live Nation signs deal to rename Broadway's former Hilton Theatre as Foxwoods Theatre

NEW YORK (AP) — Concert promoter and ticket-seller Live Nation Entertainment Inc. has granted Foxwoods Resort Casino exclusive rights to rename the former Hilton Theatre on Broadway in New York City's Times ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-09T17:04:59Z)

Story, photos: Teen Choice Awards dominated by vampire craze

Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with 12 wins, including choice fantasy movie and villain, while "The Vampire Diaries ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2010-08-10T10:01:28Z)

AstraZeneca inks $198M deal to settle US lawsuits alleging antipsychotic drug caused ...

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

Defence in Smith case tries to discredit bodyguard

LOS ANGELES — Defence attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting to weaken the credibility of a key prosecution witness. Defence attorneys on Monday questioned Smith's bodyguard about his ... (Source: CTV 2010-08-10T14:47:48Z)

Fed takes small step to bolster recovery

WASHINGTON — Worried about the economy, the Federal Reserve is taking a small step to bolster the sputtering recovery. At the end of its meeting Tuesday, the Fed said it will use money from its investments ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-10T18:15:23Z)

Bodyguard testifies about $1M People photo deal

LOS ANGELES—A key prosecution witness in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial says he discussed a scheme to sell pictures of Smith's newborn baby for $1 million. Smith's bodyguard Maurice Brighthaupt ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-09T18:23:44Z)

Broadway's Hilton Theatre Becomes The Foxwoods Theatre in New Deal

Broadway's Hilton Theatre will be renamed The Foxwoods Theatre. New York's Hilton Theatre has assumed a new moniker. Foxwoods Resort Casino and live music company Live Nation have announced a multi-year partnership ... (Source: Broadway.com 2010-08-09T16:36:21Z)

Teva closes $4.95B deal for German drugmaker Ratiopharm, broadens footprint in Europe

NEW YORK (AP) — Teva Pharmaceutical has solidified operations further in Europe, announcing Tuesday that it completed a $4.95 billion buyout of German drugmaker Ratiopharm. Teva is the world's largest maker of generic ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-10T12:17:28Z)

AstraZeneca to settle suits for $198m

LONDON — AstraZeneca PLC said yesterday that it has reached agreements to pay $198 million to settle a little more than half of the US lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-10T07:02:30Z)

Quest Software completes buyout of Surgient, terms not disclosed

ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. — Quest Software Inc. has completed the buyout of Surgient, a leader in private cloud automation software. Terms of the deal for privately held Surgient, which is based in Austin, Texas, were not ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-10T17:39:36Z)

Teva Completes Ratiopharm Buyout

NEW YORK (AP) -- Teva Pharmaceutical has solidified operations further in Europe, announcing Tuesday that it completed a $4.95 billion buyout of German drugmaker Ratiopharm. Teva is the world's largest maker of generic ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-10T14:33:29Z)

Texan faces Russia smuggling charges in NY

NEW YORK (AP) - A woman who's drawn comparisons to a Russian secret agent with the same first name could get a plea deal on charges she tried to smuggle high-tech rifle sights to Moscow. At a brief appearance Monday in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

Broadway's 'Spider-Man' musical gets a December opening date

Is this for real? After delays and numerous rumors of shutdowns and financial problems, Broadway's new "Spider-Man" musical has announced a new official opening date in December. The production, directed by ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-10T18:22:33Z)

49ers will start two rookies on O line

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Mike Singletary made it official Monday: He already has seen enough of first-round draft picks Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati. The San Francisco 49ers coach said the two rookies have won ... (Source: Register-Guard 2010-08-10T08:35:34Z)

Texas woman faces Russia smuggling charges in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who's drawn comparisons to a Russian secret agent with the same first name could get a plea deal on charges she tried to smuggle high-tech rifle sights to Moscow. At a brief ... (Source: KHOU 2010-08-10T15:37:54Z)

Symantec closes $1.28B acquisition of VeriSign security unit

Symantec Corp. has completed its acquisition of VeriSign 's identity and authentication business, a deal that included a majority stake in VeriSign Japan. Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) and VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-08-09T18:30:53Z)

Townhall News Fed takes small step to bolster recovery

Worried about the economy, the Federal Reserve is taking a small step to bolster the sputtering recovery. At the end of its meeting Tuesday, the Fed said it will use money from its investments in mortgage ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-10T18:15:23Z)

As recovery loses speed, Fed has difficult choice

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve policymakers are pondering ways to jump-start the economic recovery at their meeting on interest rates Tuesday. The trick: making sure whatever they do or say doesn't rattle Wall Street ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-10T17:18:07Z)

Quest Software completes buyout of Surgient

Quest Software Inc. has completed the buyout of Surgient, a leader in private cloud automation software. Terms of the deal for privately held Surgient, which is based in Austin, Texas, were not disclosed. Quest CEO Doug ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-10T17:39:36Z)

Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez,'Twilight' Rule at 2010 Teen Choice Awards

Philly teens and tweens were in a tizzy Monday night when the 2010 Teen Choice Awards aired on FOX. As expected, all of the hottest young stars of today were on hand. Hosted by Katy Perry and the dudes from Glee cast ... (Source: Examiner 2010-08-10T14:26:19Z)

Symantec closes purchase of VeriSign unit

Computer security company Symantec Corp. has closed its $1.28 billion acquisition of a unit of VeriSign Inc. that sells security technology to websites, the companies said on Monday. The deal was first announced on May ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-10T08:49:53Z)

US Symantec completes Verisign's security unit acquisition

(M&A Navigator Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) US security software provider Symantec Corp (NASDAQ:SYMC) said yesterday it has bought the security business of Verisign (NASDAQ:VRSN) in a deal worth USD1.28bn ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-10T12:10:19Z)

Katy Perry Goes 'Back To School' For Teen Choice Awards

Katy Perry relived her school days as the host of the Teen Choice Awards - the pop star went from gawky geek to prom queen as she hit the stage in an array of teen-inspired costumes. The quirky singer was in ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-10T13:14:44Z)

Rookies named starters

SANTA CLARA — Mike Singletary made it official Monday morning: He already has seen enough of first-round draft picks Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati. The San Francisco 49ers coach said the two rookies have won starting ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-10T11:05:53Z)

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