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Deals of the Hour / August 16, 2010, 8:40 pm

Anhui Conch, China Overseas Land, Zhaojin Mining: Hong Kong Equity Preview

The following companies may have significant price changes in Hong Kong trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses. Share prices are as of the last close. The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.2 percent to 21,112.12 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-17T02:00:43Z)

Veeco Sells Metrology Unit to Bruker

PLAINVIEW, N.Y., & BILLERICA, Mass., Aug 16, 2010 — Veeco Instruments Inc. announced Monday that it will sell its metrology business to scientific instruments provider Bruker Corp. for $229 million in cash. The sale ... (Source: Photonics.com 2010-08-16T20:17:07Z)

Air Products Says FTC Deal Will Aid $5B Airgas Takeover

Law360, New York (August 16, 2010) -- Air Products and Chemicals Inc. said Monday it has reached a consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission that the company believes will allow it to complete its $5.3 billion ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-16T20:09:58Z)

SmallCapReview.com: Small Cap Stocks On The Move - PAR, PZZ, RSCR

SmallCapReview.com has been a leading site for information on small cap stocks, penny stocks and microcaps since 1999, to receive the free SmallCapReview newsletter and be entered to win a Free iPod Touch ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-08-16T15:37:57Z)

Pro-lifers: FDA-approved 'ella' is really an abortion pill

WASHINGTON (BP)--The federal government has approved for sale another pill as an emergency contraceptive, but critics say it actually is an abortion drug. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Aug. 13 the ... (Source: BP News 2010-08-16T21:00:04Z)

Gay rights group: Target protest to continue

Following the breakdown of negotiations, the nation's leading gay rights organization said Monday that it will continue to protest Target Corp. over a donation used to support a Republican gubernatorial ... (Source: The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau 2010-08-17T01:46:24Z)

Mexico's CFE Awards Contract for Norte II Combined-Cycle Power Plant, an Industrial ...

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- A consortium formed by South Korean companies Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP) (KEPCO) (Seoul) and Samsung C&T Corporation (Seoul) with Mexico's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T08:57:05Z)

Townhall News Pro-lifers: FDA-approved 'ella' is really an abortion pill

WASHINGTON (BP)--The federal government has approved for sale another pill as an emergency contraceptive, but critics say it actually is an abortion drug. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-16T21:28:42Z)

Summary Box: Aviva rejects $7.8 billion RSA bid

THE MOVE: Insurer Aviva PLC confirmed it rejected a 5 billion pound ($7.8 billion) cash offer from rival RSA Insurance Group PLC for some of its general insurance businesses. It says the deal isn't in shareholders' best ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-16T22:18:48Z)

Target drops donations after protests

In this photo taken July 24, 2010, Laura Hedlund, 48 of Eagan, protests in front of a Target store after Target donated money to a PAC that is supporting the Republican candidate in the governor's race in Bloomington ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-08-17T00:56:17Z)

United BioSource agrees to $730 million sale

United BioSource, a Bethesda drug and device research business, has agreed to be bought in a $730 million deal by Fortune 100 pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions, executives said Monday. Privately held ... (Source: Maryland Community Newspapers Online 2010-08-16T22:33:07Z)

Veeco Announces Sale of Metrology Business to Bruker Corporation

Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) today announced that it has agreed to sell its Metrology business to Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR), a leading provider of high-performance scientific instruments and solutions ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-08-16T18:44:04Z)

Pro-Lifers Blast FDA Approval of 'Abortion Drug' Ella

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the sale and use of an "emergency contraceptive" that opponents are calling the new abortion drug. Related Health Care Bill Passes; Pro-Lifers Not ... (Source: Christian Post 2010-08-14T16:08:57Z)

Air Products says FTC signs off on Airgas bid

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Air Products and Chemicals Inc said Monday it has signed a consent degree with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that would let it acquire Airgas Inc, and the industrial gas supplier ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-16T16:13:44Z)

United BioSource sells for $730M

Medco Health Solutions said Monday it will buy United BioSource, a Bethesda firm that conducts post-approval testing for drugs and medical devices, in a $730 million cash deal. The acquisition, which is still ... (Source: Washington Business Journal 2010-08-16T16:06:35Z)

Airgas Issues Statement On Air Products' Tender Offer Extension And Announcement ...

(RTTNews) - Airgas Inc. (ARG: News ) monday issued a statement regarding the third extension by Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD: News )of its unsolicited tender offer, stating that the company's Board of Directors ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T15:09:19Z)

UPDATE: Air Products Gets FTC Pact, Extends Airgas Offer

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) said it reached an accord with the Federal Trade Commission on terms related to its $5.31 billion hostile takeover bid for Airgas Inc. (ARG), and extended the offer's ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-08-16T16:13:44Z)

Quad/Graphics to Close Five Plants, Eliminating 2,200 Jobs, an Industrial Info News ...

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Shortly after Quad/Graphics Incorporated's (NYSE:QUAD) (Sussex, Wisconsin) closing on the acquisition of rival World Color Press Incorporated (North Haven ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T09:18:33Z)

Aviva rejects $7.8 billion proposal from RSA for insurance units

LONDON - Insurer Aviva PLC said Monday it rejected a 5 billion pound ($7.8 billion) cash offer from rival RSA Insurance Group PLC for some of its general insurance businesses because the deal wasn't in the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-17T01:24:55Z)

Medco agrees to acquire drug-tester United BioSource

Medco Health Solutions Inc., the largest pharmacy benefits manager by revenue in the U.S., said it agreed to buy closely held United BioSource Corp. for $730 million in an all-cash deal. The agreement is ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-16T18:08:16Z)

Bruker Corp. spends $229M on Veeco business deal

BILLERICA, Mass. -- Scientific instruments maker Bruker Corp. has agreed to acquire a portion of the business of Veeco Instruments Inc. for $229 million in cash. The Billerica, Mass., company said Monday it ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-16T15:16:28Z)

Will It Be a "Mais Oui" From Genzyme for Sanofi-Aventis $19 Billion Dowry Offer?, an Industrial Info ...

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - 08/03/10) - Reported by Annette Kreuger, Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- Like many courtships, French drug giant Sanofi-Aventis' (NYSE: SNY - News ) (U.S. Headquarters ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-03T14:20:18Z)

Airgas Comments on Air Products' Tender Offer Extension and Announcement Regarding ...

BusinessWire - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today issued a statement regarding the third extension by Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) ("Air Products") of its unsolicited tender offer. The Airgas Board ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-16T15:23:38Z)

Book critical of China premier on sale in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AFP) – A controversial book that criticises China's Premier Wen Jiabao hit Hong Kong bookstores Monday, after mainland Chinese police warned its dissident author he could be thrown in jail. Yu Jie ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-16T08:28:27Z)

Gay rights group: Target won't offer olive branch

By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Target Corp. has decided against giving money to gay-friendly causes to quiet the uproar over a $150,000 donation that helped support a Minnesota governor ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-16T22:18:48Z)

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Investigates Possible Breach of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of ...

BusinessWire - Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of ResCare, Inc. ("ResCare" or the "Company") (NasdaqGM: RSCR) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-16T23:08:55Z)

Controversial New Book Calls Chinese Premier 'China's Best Actor'

To the Chinese, he is known affectionately as "Grandpa Wen." The new book, "China's Best Actor: Wen Jiabao," authored by Yu Jie, is displayed for sale at a... The new book, "China's Best Actor: Wen Jiabao," authored by ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-16T13:21:56Z)

ResCare Receives $12.60 Per Share Takeover Offer From Onex Corp. - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Human service company ResCare Inc. (RSCR: News ) announced Monday that it has received a proposal from the Toronto-based investment firm Onex Corp.(OCX.TO: News ) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T11:41:43Z)

RSA Open To Talks With Aviva On Offer - Update

(RTTNews) - RSA Insurance Group plc (RSA: News ,RSA.L: News ) Monday said it was open to discussions with British insurance provider Aviva Plc (AV: News ,AV.L: News ) regarding a possible transaction involving Aviva ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-16T15:37:57Z)

Air Products Gets FTC Pact, Extends Airgas Offer

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. ( APD ) said it reached an accord with the Federal Trade Commission on terms related to its $5.31 billion hostile takeover bid for Airgas Inc. ( ARG ), and extended the offer's ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-16T15:52:16Z)

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