Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 23, 2010, 10:40 am

NC dealer selling J.D. Salinger's old toilet

This undated photo provided by Kernersville, N.C.- based company The Vault shows a toilet reportedly ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Collectibles dealer Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday Aug ... (Source: Nashua Telegraph 2010-08-21T03:21:52Z)

Campbell Soup Considers Biscuit Acquisition: Source

LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. soup company Campbell Soup Co , the world's largest soup maker, is weighing a bid for Britain's United Biscuits, a source familiar with the situation said on Monday. Private ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-23T15:15:20Z)

GM IPO might lure brave despite bad economy

NEW YORK — Would you buy stock in a company that has hemorrhaged tens of billions of dollars for years and has run through three bosses in quick succession just because it has turned a profit for a few ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-08-23T10:50:28Z)

Blackwater Founder Gives Statements in Fraud Suit, ML

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) A lawyer for two self-described whistle-blowers at the North Carolina-based former Blackwater Worldwide security firm says she has taken a deposition from company founder Erik Prince ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-23T17:17:01Z)

Stocks flat on M&A activity, economy

NEW YORK - Stocks fluctuated Monday as a fresh round of corporate dealmaking was tempered by continued skepticism about the strength of the economy. Stocks got an early lift after a spate of new deals were ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-23T15:29:39Z)

Xe Services, formerly Blackwater Worldwide, up for sale

The security company formerly known as Blackwater is looking for new ownership, announcing Monday that it is pursuing a sale of the company that became famous for its involvement with the U.S. government in Iraq and ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-08-18T16:47:09Z)

Why GM stock may lure brave investors despite economy

Would you buy stock in a company that has hemorrhaged tens of billions of dollars for years and run through four bosses in quick succession just because it's turned a profit for a few months? That is ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-23T09:24:34Z)

US Stocks Fall Slightly As Deal Excitement Wanes; DJIA Off 14

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--U.S. stocks fell slightly Monday, erasing an earlier rally as investors returned their focus to economic weakness after excitement over a burst of deal activity faded. The Dow Jones ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-23T15:22:29Z)

Odd News: Sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for $1.15 million and is under contract. Owner Brian Wilson is holding a moving sale Saturday. Items include furniture and ... (Source: Herald and News 2010-08-23T07:15:43Z)

Moving sale planned at NY's 'Amityville Horror' house — ghosts not included

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for $1 ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-22T18:36:57Z)

Eagles offer more than one familiar line

The Eagles returned for their first practice at the NovaCare Complex on Sunday, and the nearby stadiums and South Philadelphia air weren't all that gave the proceedings a familiar feel. When Todd Herremans and ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-23T15:51:07Z)

Stocks: Market fluctuates on M&A activity, economic worries

NEW YORK — Stocks fluctuated Monday as a fresh round of corporate dealmaking was tempered by continued skepticism about the strength of the economy. Stocks got an early lift after a spate of new deals were ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-23T16:26:55Z)

HP makes $1.5 billion bid for 3Par, topping Dell's offer

NEW YORK — Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., offering 33 percent more than what rival Dell Inc. agreed to pay for the company just a week earlier. The tussle ... (Source: Arkansas Online 2010-08-23T15:58:17Z)

HP launches bid for 3PAR, topping Dell offer

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co offered $1.6 billion for 3PAR Inc Monday, topping technology rival Dell Inc's deal to buy the data storage company and potentially sparking a bidding war. HP's move to ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-23T16:05:26Z)

KNOC bids $2.9 billion for Dana Petroleum

HOUSTON, Aug. 23 -- Korea National Oil Corp. launched a hostile takeover bid Aug. 20 for Dana Petroleum PLC, Aberdeen. Dana Petroleum, which operates mainly in the North Sea and Egypt, has declined to recommend the offer ... (Source: Oil & Gas Journal 2010-08-23T17:09:52Z)

Xe Services official moves to Abu Dhabi

WASHINGTON — Erik Prince, whose company, formerly named Blackwater Worldwide, is for sale and whose former top managers are facing criminal charges, has left the United States and moved to Abu Dhabi ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-18T06:53:01Z)

Why GM stock may lure brave despite economy

NEW YORK — Would you buy stock in a company that has hemorrhaged tens of billions of dollars for years and run through four bosses in quick succession just because it's turned a profit for a few months? That is ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-08-23T08:55:56Z)

Rite Aid, CVS to offer seasonal flu shots early

NEW YORK — Many drug stores are offering flu shots earlier than in past years in line with a federal recommendation that everyone older than six months be vaccinated this season. The three largest national ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-08-20T11:36:59Z)

Stock futures point to higher open as deals accelerate

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Monday as sentiment was lifted by several potential mergers and deals. Hewlett-Packard Co <HPQ.N> bid $24 a share in cash for 3PAR Inc <PAR ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-23T13:06:29Z)

HP makes $1.5B bid for 3Par, topping Dell's offer

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. is bidding $1.5 billion for data storage provider 3Par Inc., just a week after rival Dell Inc. agreed to acquire the company for $1.13 billion. HP and Dell have ... (Source: LongIslandPress 2010-08-23T13:49:26Z)

Dana Banks on its Financial Results to Convince KNOC for Raising the Takeover Offer

As told by a person familiar with the matter on August 23, for its hostile takeover bid worth $2.6 billion to acquire Dana Petroleum, Korea National Oil Corp. seeks approval from Dana's shareholders. KNOC also did not ... (Source: TopNews United States 2010-08-23T10:00:22Z)

Campbell Soup considers biscuit buy: source

LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co ( CPB.N ), the world's largest soup maker, is weighing a bid for Britain's United Biscuits, a source familiar with the situation said on Monday. Private equity ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-23T16:55:33Z)

Moving sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for $1.15 million and is under contract. Owner Brian Wilson is holding a moving sale Saturday. Items include furniture and ... (Source: Jackson Sun 2010-08-23T17:02:42Z)

Jamaal Jackson, Todd Herremans return

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Philadelphia Eagles center Jamaal Jackson and guard Todd Herremans were both taken off the physically unable to perform list as the team returned to practice at Lehigh University on Sunday ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-15T19:49:40Z)

KNOC not commenting on raising $2.6 billion Dana offer: source

SEOUL (Reuters) - Korea National Oil Corp is awaiting shareholder responses to its hostile $2.6 billion bid for the UK's Dana Petroleum and declined to comment on whether it would consider a higher offer in ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-23T06:04:08Z)

J.D. Salinger's toilet up for sale at $1 million on eBay

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. - A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-21T07:25:15Z)

For O-line, optimism guarded -- at best

PHILADELPHIA -- Sunday's announcement that left guard Todd Herremans and center Jamaal Jackson each practiced on the first string should have been interpreted as another encouraging step for the offensive line ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-23T15:15:20Z)

Drug chains sell flu shots early Flu shots on sale early

Rite Aid Corp. said Thursday that flu vaccinations are now available at most of its stores. Walgreen Co., the nation's largest drug chain, started selling the shots Tuesday. And stores run by No. 2 CVS ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-20T06:00:32Z)

Memorabilia dealer selling J.D. Salinger's toilet

A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain fixture from a New Hampshire ... (Source: Corpus Christi Caller 2010-08-21T17:40:52Z)

Midday Glance: Drugstore companies

NEW YORK - Shares of some top drugstore companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: CVSCaremark rose $.38 or 1.4 percent, to $28.37. Rite Aid fell $.03 or 2.6 percent, to $0.93. Walgreen rose $.24 or .8 percent, to $28.69 (Source: CNBC 2010-08-23T17:17:01Z)

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