Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 19, 2010, 7:40 am

Cell companies want no part of a PRA deal

Leave us out of it is the basic reaction of the trade organization for wireless phone companies to the idea of mandating FM receiver capability in cell phones as part of a deal by the NAB and musicFirst on a mutually ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

Intel to buy security co. McAfee in $7.68B deal

Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion as the chip-maker adds to its arsenal of tools to serve an increasing array of Internet-connected devices, including ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-19T14:01:20Z)

Some have issues about GM's stability as stock sale sought

General Motors Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre's decision to step down Sept. 1 remains on the minds of GM dealers and stakeholders, some of whom said they are still eager to buy GM stock as soon as it's available ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-19T13:39:51Z)

CEA takes a swipe at mandating FM in a PRA deal

A few days ago the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) was refusing to get involved in the Performance Rights Act (PRA) and the potential NAB deal with RIAA/musicFirst to have PRA mandate inclusion of FM radio chips ... (Source: Radio Business Report 2010-08-17T21:27:31Z)

World Software Corporation Launches Worldox CompleteCloud Virtual Data Center for Law ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - World Software Corporation ( www.worldox.com ), the company behind the award-winning Worldox Document Management System (DMS) software, today announced launch of Worldox ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-08-19T14:01:20Z)

After 2nd profitable quarter, GM readies IPO

In a signal moment for the turnaround of the American auto industry, General Motors is edging toward a public stock sale, and its profits are now solid enough that the demanding CEO will step aside, saying his work is ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-13T05:11:34Z)

RIAA wants to make FM radios mandatory in all smartphones, MP3 players

The RIAA and NAB have proposed a new bill that would force all smartphones, MP3 players and tablets to include an FM radio in the future. Gary Shapiro, the president of the Consumer Electronics Association ... (Source: Afterdawn.com 2010-08-18T03:54:04Z)

GM IPO will sell all stock at once, says CEO

Some experts had expected General Motors Co. to sell only a partial stake at first, followed by several smaller sales, but Ed Whitacre told reporters at an auto conference Thursday, "Our anticipation is we'd ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-08-09T17:04:59Z)

World Software Corporation® Launches Worldox CompleteCloud Virtual Data Center for ...

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. - (Business Wire) World Software Corporation ® ( www.worldox.com ), the company behind the award-winning Worldox ® Document Management System (DMS) software, today announced launch of Worldox ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-19T14:01:20Z)

Post office strikes deal with Office Depot

While the U.S. Postal Service targets post office locations for closure and awaits approval of its plan to drop Saturday mail delivery, it has struck its first deal with a national retailer, making USPS services like ... (Source: Milwaukee Business Journal 2010-08-17T11:54:51Z)

Royalties talk takes a twist

WASHINGTON -- A long-running dispute between radio broadcasters and the recording industry over music royalties has taken an unexpected turn with a proposed settlement that threatens to drag the mobile phone ... (Source: The Post and Courier 2010-08-19T04:07:11Z)

BHP goes hostile on $39 billion Potash Corp bid

By Euan Rocha and Eric Onstad TORONTO/LONDON (Reuters) - BHP Billiton will pitch its $39 billion offer to buy Potash Corp directly to shareholders of the No.1 fertilizer supplier after arranging a massive bank loan that ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-18T21:54:58Z)

Cell Phones Could Face Radio Mandate

WASHINGTON -- A long-running dispute between radio broadcasters and the recording industry over music royalties has taken an unexpected turn with a proposed settlement that threatens to drag the mobile phone ... (Source: WFMZ-TV Online 2010-08-19T12:56:54Z)

CDC Software Closes Two Seven Digit Deals in Third Quarter and Reports Increasing ...

SHANGHAI, China & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDC Software Corporation (NASDAQ: CDCS - News ), a global provider of hybrid enterprise software solutions and services, today announced it has closed two seven digit on ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-18T15:06:56Z)

Music royalties compromise would require cell phones to offer FM radio

WASHINGTON — A long-running dispute between radio broadcasters and the recording industry over music royalties has taken an unexpected turn with a proposed settlement that threatens to drag the mobile phone ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-08-19T07:13:18Z)

BHP's Kloppers Goes Hostile in $40 Billion Potash Bid

BHP Billiton Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Marius Kloppers flew to Chicago to deliver the letter containing his $40 billion offer to Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. CEO Bill Doyle . The reply was a blunt ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-19T03:31:24Z)

Blagojevich Verdict: Some Jurors Glad Ex-Governor Will Be Tried Again

CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors aren't alone in wanting a retrial after the jury deadlocked on all but one count at former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial. Some jurors also want to see the impeached ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-19T13:54:10Z)

BHP switches advisers as bankers eye fee bonanza

SYDNEY/LONDON (Reuters) - With up to $190 million in potential fees up for grabs, BHP Billiton's bid for Canada's Potash Corp is the deal investment bankers around the world had been hoping for. However, there ... (Source: CNN Money 2010-08-18T20:57:42Z)

Valencia's Mata wants new contract or exit - agent

The father and agent of Valencia forward Juan Mata says the club must decide whether to renew the player's contract or allow the Spain star to leave before the transfer window closes at the end of this month ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-08-19T14:37:07Z)

Office Depot To Offer US Postal Service Products, Services

Office Depot Inc. (ODP) began offering U.S. Postal Service products and services Monday at stores nationwide, saying it had become the first retailer to do so. Although the No. 2 office-supply chain and its ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-08-19T12:35:26Z)

Ettinger vows to unveil whole Senate deal story

U .S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-2nd) and Indian businessman Raghu Nayak may be among the star defense witnesses for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother if a new trial is held. Nayak allegedly offered to ... (Source: Southtown Star 2010-08-19T09:15:00Z)

Postal Service strikes deal with Office Depot

While the U.S, Postal Service targets post office locations for closure and awaits approval of its plan to drop Saturday mail delivery, it it has struck its first deal with a national retailer, the Washington Business ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-08-17T10:21:48Z)

Blagojevich retrial could look different

CHICAGO - "Blago on Trial, the Sequel" promises to be as circus-like and nearly as expensive as the first trial of the ousted Illinois governor. And in a state with a huge budget deficit, some people would ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-19T13:47:01Z)

Stocks fall in early trading on weak jobs data

Stocks fell Thursday after the Labor Department said claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week, renewing concerns about the pace of the economic recovery. The disappointing news about the jobs market ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-19T14:37:07Z)

Intel to buy McAfee in $7.68 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) - Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion as the chip-maker adds to its arsenal of tools to serve an increasing array of Internet-connected ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-19T13:47:01Z)

Chip maker Intel to buy computer security software maker McAfee in $7.68 billion deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Chip maker Intel Corp. said Thursday it is buying computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion, or $48 per share. The per-share price represents a 60 percent premium over McAfee's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-19T13:11:13Z)

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