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Deals of the Hour / August 17, 2010, 8:41 pm

Fertilizer maker Potash Corp. rejects BHP Billiton Ltd. buyout offer

ST. LOUIS -- A global race to snap up fertilizer companies accelerated Tuesday, when fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. rejected a buyout offer worth $38.49 billion, calling it "grossly ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-18T02:42:29Z)

Graeme Hart's Reynolds Group buying Hefty bag maker Pactiv

AP Photo/New Zealand Herald, Dean Purcell In this April 5, 2002 photo, Graeme Hart, New Zealand's richest man and owner of Reynolds Group poses for a photograph in Auckland, New Zealand. Reynolds Group said ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-18T03:18:16Z)

Blue Jays report: Notes, quotes

--The Blue Jays were able to sign first-round draft pick RHP Deck McGuire of Georgia Tech to a $2 million deal just before Monday's deadline. "It was definitely right to the last minute," Blue Jays general manager Alex ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-18T02:21:00Z)

Barclays, ENRC, Shire, Henderson, Hochschild: U.K., Irish Equity Preview

The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in U.K. and Irish markets. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last market close. Barclays Plc (BARC LN): A ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-18T01:45:13Z)

NFL: Former Eagle Westbrook signs one-year deal with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent running back Brian Westbrook to a one-year deal, giving the former Eagle the second chance he has been seeking. Westbrook has been looking to find a job, visiting several ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-18T01:59:32Z)

TJ Maxx and Marshalls Off-Price Fall Fashion Blogger Event

25 bloggers were invited to take an insiders look at the world of off-price retailing with TJ Maxx and Marshalls…And First Class Fashionista was so there! We are very excited to share with you, our valued readers, what ... (Source: TV.com 2010-08-17T19:32:59Z)

Brian Westbrook Signs with 49ers

The former Eagle, Brian Westbrook, has signed a one year deal with the San Francisco 49ers with $1.25 million guaranteed, but it's not about the money for Westbrook. He just wants to be on a winning team. The ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-17T16:55:30Z)

Aviator reaches deal to halt discharge — for now

An Idaho aviator has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to temporarily block his discharge under the "don't ask, don't tell" law that bars openly gay and lesbian military members from service. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-16T23:01:45Z)

Purdy: 49ers' signing of Brian Westbrook is well-grounded

The 49ers are going for it. In six words, that sums up the Brian Westbrook deal. Last week, the 49ers lost backup running back Glen Coffee when he suddenly retired, citing his religious beliefs. But in ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-17T14:32:20Z)

TJX says 2nd-quarter profit climbs almost 17 percent as sales, customer traffic rise

Shoppers head into the TJ Maxx store in Barre, Vt., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. TJX Cos. saTuesday, Aug. 17, its second-quarter net income rose more than 16 percent as sales climbed and more customers came to its stores to ... (Source: KFOR 2010-08-17T14:25:11Z)

Idaho aviator reaches deal to temporarily block discharge under 'don't ask don't tell ...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho aviator has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to temporarily block his discharge under the "don't ask, don't tell" law that bars openly gay and lesbian military members from ... (Source: FOX6Now.com Milwaukee 2010-08-16T23:01:45Z)

Judge skeptical of Barclays deal

A federal judge said Barclays Bank ( BCS ) would be getting a "sweetheart deal" under a proposed $298 mil settlement with the Justice Dept., which accused the bank of violating U.S. sanctions against Cuba, Iran, Libya ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-17T21:56:09Z)

Judge calls Barclays settlement sweetheart deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge considering the settlement between Barclays Bank Plc and the Justice Department over criminal charges that the bank violated U.S. trade sanctions called it a "sweetheart ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-17T15:08:08Z)

The Law Office of Robbins Umeda LLP Announces an Investigation of the Tender Offer by ...

Robbins Umeda LLP : has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by members of the Board of Directors of ICx Technologies, Inc. ("ICx" or the "Company ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-16T21:21:33Z)

Aviator reaches deal to halt discharge _ for now

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho aviator has reached an agreement with the U.S. Air Force to temporarily block his discharge under the "don't ask, don't tell" law that bars openly gay and lesbian military members from ... (Source: KREM 2010-08-18T01:38:03Z)

San Francisco 49ers sign former Eagles running back Brian Westbrook

The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent running back Brian Westbrook to a one-year deal, giving the former Eagles running back the second chance he's been seeking. Westbrook has been looking to find a ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-17T03:12:18Z)

Potash calls Billiton bid "grossly inadequate"

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A global race to snap up fertilizer companies accelerated Tuesday, when fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. rejected a buyout offer worth $38.49 billion, calling it ... (Source: Artesia Daily News 2010-08-17T22:46:15Z)

FLIR Systems (FLIR) Acquires ICx Technologies (ICXT)

(Benzinga Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) has planned to acquire ICx Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICXT) for $7.55/share. Shares of ICXT closed at $6.75 on Friday, giving the deal a ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-16T16:06:35Z)

Gore welcomes Westbrook into 49ers backfield

Before San Francisco added free agent Brian Westbrook to its backfield this week, the 49ers made it a point to consult with Frank Gore first.The two-time Pro Bowl running back, who has led the team in rushing each of the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T03:18:16Z)

RETAIL: Some stores finding deep discounts aren't enough

NEW YORK ---- A dollar for a 40-ounce bottle of ketchup? Yawn. Four bucks for a 12-pack of Coke? No sale. Even deep discounts on everyday items don't seem to be enough to get Walmart shoppers to bite these days, and ... (Source: North County Times 2010-08-18T01:23:44Z)

Potash spurns BHP Billiton's offer

NEW YORK - Fertilizer producer Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. said Tuesday that it rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from BHP Billiton Ltd. worth about $38.49 billion as "grossly inadequate." The Potash ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-18T02:28:10Z)

Hefty trash bag maker Pactiv agrees to $4.4 billion takeover by Reynolds Group

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Global packaging company Reynolds Group says it's agreed to pay about $4.4 billion for Pactiv , maker of the Hefty brand trash bags. With debt included, the deal is valued at around ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-17T13:35:04Z)

Merger Monday: FLIR Systems to Acquire ICx Technologies, Medco to Acquire United ...

FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR ) said today it has agreed to acquire ICx Technologies (ICXT) for about $274 million. The two security technology companies said FLIR will commence a cash tender offer for $7.55 per share of ... (Source: MarketNewsVideo.com 2010-08-16T16:56:41Z)

Akerson steps into Whitacre's shoes at GM

In Detroit, a city that reveres the smell of motor oil and where the "car guys" have long held pride of place at the three big carmakers, the new head of General Motors qualifies as an outsider. Until Ed ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-08-13T05:25:53Z)

GM ties up $5 bln bank deal, IPO filing Fri: Sources

NEW YORK: General Motors Co has secured a $5 billion credit facility, two people briefed on the bank deal said on Wednesday, marking the return of the top US automaker to the capital markets a year after it emerged from ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-12T06:17:11Z)

Blue Jays sign 1st-round pick Deck McGuire, 3 other draft choices

TORONTO — The Blue Jays signed first-round draft pick Deck McGuire, agreeing to a minor league contract with a $2 million bonus. McGuire's deal was completed Monday at 11:59 p.m., while second-rounder Griffin Murphy ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-17T16:41:11Z)

Bryce Harper, Nationals agree to $9.9M deal

Just like last year, the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras agreed to a contract for baseball's top draft pick with just a few seconds to spare. Jae C. Hong, File AP Photo FILE - This June 7, 2010 ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-17T18:14:14Z)

Pactiv, maker of Hefty bags, agrees to $4.4B takeover by Reynolds Group

Reynolds Group , part of the global packaging business owned by New Zealand's richest man, said Tuesday it will pay about $4.4 billion for Pactiv , the maker of the Hefty brand trash bags. With debt included ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-18T01:59:32Z)

GM BOOSTS TEAM OF LEAD UNDERWRITERS

NEW YORK: General Motors (GM) has added Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Citigroup to the slate of its lead underwriters for its initial public offering, two sources familiar with the situation said. Initial ... (Source: Gulf Daily News 2010-08-14T23:54:14Z)

Report: Cowboys considered ex-Eagles RB Brian Westbook

Brian Westbrook so wants to be part of a winning team that he accepted a backup job across the country with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers signed the free agent running back to a one-year deal Monday with a reported ... (Source: Cowboysblog.dallasnews.com 2010-08-18T01:23:44Z)

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