Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 2, 2010, 4:40 pm

Hertz says reviewing Avis' offer for Dollar Thrifty

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NYSE: HTZ - News ) is reviewing Avis Budget Group Inc's (NYSE: CAR - News ) bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (NYSE: DTG - News ), a company spokesperson told ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-07-29T13:00:20Z)

Billion-dollar Indian deal boosts Linc

SHARES in Linc Energy soared almost 20 per cent following reports that it may sign a $1 billion coal deal with India's Adani Enterprises as early as today. BusinessDay reported yesterday that Adani, India's largest coal ... (Source: Age 2010-08-02T13:45:42Z)

NFL: Steelrs' Reed unhappy with lack of multiyear deal

LATROBE - Steelers kicker Jeff Reed isn't happy after learning he won't be signed to the multiyear contract he expected after being designated as the team's franchise player. The Steelers told Reed earlier in ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-08-02T15:25:55Z)

Chinese businessman makes offer to buy Liverpool, its debt

LONDON -- Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has offered to buy Liverpool's 237 million pound debt ($374 million) from a British bank in an attempt to end Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.'s control of the English Premier ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-02T18:03:24Z)

Linc Energy confirms holding deal talks with Adani Enterprises

L inc Energy Ltd confirmed it was in talks with India's Adani Enterprises Ltd to sell a key coal asset for a reported A$1 billion (Rs4,177 crore) in what could be the largest single purchase by an Indian firm in ... (Source: Livemint.com 2010-08-02T19:07:49Z)

Avis Budget (CAR) Makes Formal $46.50/Share Bid for Dollar Thrifty (DTG), Topping Hertz (HTZ) Offer

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAR ) offered to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG ) for $46.50 per share, $39.25 in cash and 0.6543 shares of Avis Budget stock. The offers tops Hertz (NYSE: HTZ ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-07-28T21:29:45Z)

Jaguars, top pick finally agree to 5-year deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have finally agreed on a five-year contract worth $28 million, ending the defensive tackle's brief holdout and getting him on his way to training camp. The ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

NFL: Friends competing for same spot

LATROBE - Larry Foote is the mouth of the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room. James Farrior is its conscience. Foote loosens up his teammates with his nonstop chattering and incessant arguing on any subject ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-08-02T15:25:55Z)

With fans able to come to training camp, Chiefs getting big boost in Haley's second ...

ST. JOSEPH, MO. — Even for the NFL, a league that's famous for change, the Kansas City Chiefs seem saturated with newness. From their relocated training camp, to their $375 million stadium makeover to the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-02T14:07:10Z)

Linc Energy in talks with Adani for coal deal

Perth: Linc Energy confirmed it was in talks with Adani Enterprises to sell a key coal asset for a reported A$1 billion ($904.2 million) in what could be the largest single purchase by an Indian firm in Australia's ... (Source: Livemint.com 2010-08-02T08:16:25Z)

Jaguars, 1st-round draft pick agree to 5-year deal

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have agreed on a five-year contract worth about $28 million, getting the California defensive tackle on his way to camp after a ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-08-02T15:33:04Z)

Jane Harman's husband purchases Newsweek magazine

Stereo industry magnate Sidney Harman, the husband of South Bay Rep. Jane Harman, will purchase Newsweek magazine from The Washington Post Co., the magazine announced today. Harman, 91, was among several ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-02T23:11:12Z)

Steelers K Reed won't get multiyear deal (AP)

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed isn't happy after learning he won't be signed to the multiyear contract he expected after being designated as the team's franchise player. The Steelers told Reed earlier in the year they wanted ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-08-02T02:18:30Z)

Reed rips Steelers over contract

The Steelers told Reed earlier in the year they wanted to work out an extended contract. Any chance that deal would get done apparently ended when right tackle Willie Colon was injured in June and Flozell Adams signed ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-08-02T16:01:42Z)

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Marty Turco, Part Ways With Antti Niemi

The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a deal with veteran goaltender Marty Turco, while giving up their Stanley Cup goalkeeper Antti Niemi, according to ESPN. Turco is expected to receive $1.3 million per year in the deal ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-08-02T19:29:18Z)

LATROBE — Larry Foote is the mouth

LATROBE — Larry Foote is the mouth of the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room. James Farrior is its conscience. Foote loosens up his teammates with his nonstop chattering and incessant arguing on any subject ... (Source: Times-Leader 2010-08-02T05:03:09Z)

Sidney Harman Said Near Deal to Buy Newsweek Magazine From Washington Post

Sidney Harman , the founder of Harman International Industries Inc. , is near a deal to buy the money- losing Newsweek magazine from Washington Post Co. , three people familiar with the matter said. Harman's ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-02T19:29:18Z)

Close friends James Farrior, Larry Foote competing for starting job

— LATROBE, Pa. — Larry Foote is the mouth of the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room. James Farrior is its conscience. Foote loosens up his teammates with his nonstop chattering and incessant arguing on any subject ... (Source: Cumberland Times-News 2010-08-02T03:44:24Z)

Fire at South African old age home kills 18

Eighteen elderly people died after a fire swept through an old age and frail care centre outside of Johannesburg, South African emergency services said Monday, as investigators began digging through rubble to determine ... (Source: CBC Olympics 2010-08-02T18:03:24Z)

Stereo Magnate Sidney Harman Close To Newsweek Deal: Report

Stereo equipment magnate Sidney Harman is close to sealing a deal to buy Newsweek magazine from The Washington Post Co, according to a Monday report on The New York Times' Media Decoder blog. Harman, the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-02T17:49:05Z)

Chicago Blackhawks sign G Turco to one-year deal as overhaul of Stanley Cup champs ...

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran goaltender Marty Turco, a move that means Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi (AN'-tee nee-YEH'-mee) is gone. General manager Stan Bowman says the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Blackhawks land G Marty Turco , say so long to G Antti Niemi

C HICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a one-year deal with Marty Turco on Monday, settling on a veteran goaltender to replace Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi. General manager Stan Bowman said the team expects ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-02T21:16:40Z)

Fire sweeps old age home in South Africa, 18 dead

Eighteen elderly people died after a fire swept through their old age and frail care center outside of Johannesburg, South African emergency services said Monday, as investigators began digging through the rubble to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-02T17:27:36Z)

Avis Budget Offers $1.33 Billion for Dollar Thrifty, Tops Hertz

July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Avis Budget Group Inc.'s $1.33 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc., which topped Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s agreement to buy the rental- car company, may signal ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-07-28T23:31:27Z)

Chiefs top pick Berry tweets his deal is done

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After being told safety Eric Berry had tweeted that he had come to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs , coach Todd Haley's only comment was that he hoped it was true. Typically, the Chiefs never ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-07-31T02:56:40Z)

Chinese Business Tycoon Among Six Bids For Liverpool Football Club

Liverpool, United Kingdom (AHN) – Kenny Huang, head of Hong Kong-based investment company QSL Sports Ltd, submitted one of six bids last week to purchase the Liverpool Football Club for about $350 million ... (Source: Gant Daily 2010-08-02T23:11:12Z)

Home fans a big boost for Chiefs at camp

St. Joseph -- Even for the NFL, a league that's famous for change, the Kansas City Chiefs seem saturated with newness. From their relocated training camp, to their $375 million stadium makeover to the -- relatively ... (Source: News-Leader.com 2010-08-02T11:29:41Z)

Liverpool FC News: Chinese businessman Kenny Huang in talks over Liverpool buy-out

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang hopes to force Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to finally sell up after making an offer to buy the debts of the club's major creditor Royal Bank of Scotland. Press ... (Source: Chester Chronicle 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Nursing home fire kills 18 in South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN)-- Eighteen elderly residents died Sunday night after a fire broke out at a Nigel, South Africa nursing home, according an emergency services spokesman. Chris Botha, a Netcare ... (Source: CNN 2010-08-02T17:56:14Z)

Jaguars, Alualu agree on five-year deal

Jaguars, top pick finally agree to 5-year deal The Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round draft pick Tyson Alualu have finally agreed on a five-year contract worth $28 million, ending the defensive tackle's ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-02T20:19:24Z)

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