Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / August 23, 2010, 7:41 am

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)

Gunman, some bus hostages dead in Philippines

MANILA (AP) — Philippine police stormed a bus Monday evening after shots were heard from the hostage-taker of 15 Chinese tourists, and at least four of the hostages crawled out of the back door. The hostage ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-23T13:35:07Z)

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)

India carmaker signs deal to buy Ssangyong

SEOUL (AFP) – India's leading sports utility vehicle maker Mahindra and Mahindra signed a preliminary agreement Monday to take over bankrupt South Korean carmaker Ssangyong Motor, Ssangyong said. Ssangyong ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-23T02:43:42Z)

"Amityville Horror" house hosts moving sale

AMITY VILLE, 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 ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-22T07:02:35Z)

Stocks start week higher as deal activity picks up

Stocks rose in early trading Monday after a fresh round of corporate dealmaking let investors set aside some of their lingering concerns about the economy. Henny Ray Abrams AP Photo In yhis photograph taken ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-23T14:10:54Z)

Shots fired in Manila bus hostage stand-off

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Philippine police have entered a bus after shots were heard from the hostage-taker of 15 Chinese tourists, and at least four of the hostages crawled out of the back door. There was no ... (Source: KXTV News10Net 2010-08-23T13:56:35Z)

Mahindra & Mahindra signs pact to acquire SsangYong Motor

MUMBAI: Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in beleaguered South Korean vehicle maker SsangYong Motor Company. In a filing to the Bombay ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-08-23T10:00:22Z)

Recently released market study: Consumer Electronics in Asia-Pacific

The consumer electronics market consists of the total revenues generated through the sale of audio visual equipment and games console products designed primarily for domestic use. The audio visual equipment includes CD ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-22T22:47:29Z)

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)

Stocks rise modestly to start week on M&A activity

NEW YORK – Stocks rose modestly Monday as investors tentatively moved back into the market after a fresh round of merger and acquisition activity. There are no major economic reports due out Monday that ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-23T14:10:54Z)

Potash Corp. in Talks on Alternatives to $39 Billion BHP Offer

Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., the fertilizer producer seeking to fend off a hostile takeover bid from BHP Billiton Ltd., said it began talks with other companies on alternatives to ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-23T13:49:26Z)

Seahawks sign former 49ers WR Brandon Jones

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks signed wide receiver Brandon Jones on Sunday, one year after he landed a lucrative deal with the San Francisco 49ers . Don't miss any of the action with NFL Preseason Live ... (Source: NFL 2010-08-23T06:39:56Z)

49ers report: Strategy and personnel

The 49ers signed running back Brian Westbrook to a one-year deal to be Frank Gore 's primary backup this season. The team traded disgruntled defensive end Kentwan Balmer to the Seattle Seahawks for a sixth-round pick in ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-23T06:18:27Z)

Potash rejects BHP Billiton's $38.5 billion hostile takeover offer as undervaluing ...

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. said Monday that its board voted unanimously to reject BHP Billiton's hostile $38.5 billion takeover offer as it doesn't reflect the strong growth the company believes it is ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-23T14:03:45Z)

NFL: Ex-49er wide receiver Brandon Jones signs with Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks signed wide receiver Brandon Jones less than a week after he was let go by the 49ers and less than a year after he signed a lucrative deal with San Francisco. The Seahawks confirmed Jones ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2010-08-23T04:23:55Z)

Global Womenswear

Many resellers don't offer refunds full stop. We're different. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase let us know within 5 working days. If we are unable to address the problem to your satisfaction we will give you a ... (Source: Just-style.com 2010-08-13T15:05:43Z)

"Luggage & Leather Goods in Asia-Pacific" is now available at Fast Market Research

The luggage and leather goods market values the total sales of bags, wallets & purses and luggage. Bags, wallets & purses include briefcases, handbags, wallets and purses. Luggage includes suitcases and travel bags. In ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-22T23:01:48Z)

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

K ERNERSVILLE, 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: Boston Herald 2010-08-20T22:06:54Z)

Dana to press KNOC to raise takeover offer: report

SEOUL (Reuters) - British oil explorer Dana Petroleum <DNX.L> will press Korea National Oil Corp to drop its 1.87 billion pound ($2.9 billion) hostile takeover bid and raise the offer in return for board ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-23T03:19:30Z)

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)

Odd News: Sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — 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 ... (Source: Herald and News 2010-08-23T07:15:43Z)

Stocks slide as investors continue sell-off

Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 | 12:02 a.m. Stocks fell moderately Friday as investors sold heavily for the second straight day over worries about the pace of the recovery. Investors are finding little reason to buy ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-08-23T07:08:34Z)

India's Mahindra signs MoU to buy stake in Ssangyong

MUMBAI Aug 23 (Reuters) - Indian utility vehicles maker Mahindra & Mahindra ( MAHM.BO ) said on Monday it had signed a memorandum of understanding to buy a majority stake in troubled South Korean automaker ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-23T09:31:44Z)

Some of 15 Chinese hostages leave bus as Philippine police enter vehicle

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police have entered a bus after shots were heard from the hostage-taker of 15 Chinese tourists, and at least four of the hostages crawled out of the back door. There was no ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-23T12:59:19Z)

PotashCorp (POT) Board Rejects BHP Billiton (BHP) Takeover Offer, Expects Other ...

PotashCorp (NYSE: POT ) today announced that its Board of Directors voted unanimously to reject the $130 per share unsolicited offer by BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP ) and said it has approached by third parties about ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-23T11:26:16Z)

India Oil Minister: No Decision Yet On ONGC Counter-Offer For Cairn

NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- India's Oil Ministry is yet to decide whether state-run Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. (500312.BY) will place a counter bid to buy a stake in Cairn Energy PLC's ( CRNCY ) Indian unit, Oil ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-23T08:55:56Z)

ONGC, GAIL India Said to Consider Countering Vedanta's Bid for Cairn Stake

Indian state-run energy companies are considering bidding for a stake in Cairn India Ltd., countering Vedanta Resources Plc's $9.6 billion offer for the explorer, according to two people familiar with the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-23T12:59:19Z)

UPDATE: India Yet To Decide On ONGC Counter-Offer For Cairn

NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- India is yet to decide whether state-run Oil & Natural Gas Corp. (500312.BY) should make a counter bid to buy a stake in Cairn Energy PLC's (CNE.LN) local unit, Oil Minister Murli Deora ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-08-23T11:33:25Z)

Moving sale at 'Amityville Horror'

New York — 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 ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-08-22T08:28:29Z)

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