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Deals of the Hour / August 3, 2010, 6:39 pm

UPDATE 3-US: Guatemala labor practices violate trade deal

July 30, 2010 * US files first labor case against a free-trade partner * Calls on Guatemala to improve labor law enforcement * Case comes as Colombia trade deal faces opposition (Adds AFL-CIO comment) By Doug ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-30T21:41:42Z)

Blues re-up D Johnson for two years

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a new two-year contract. "We're excited that we have reached a deal with Erik and now we can put our focus on the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-08-02T18:53:30Z)

United, Continental settle lawsuits against merger

Continental and United have agreed to disclose more information about their negotiations in order to settle three lawsuits by Continental shareholders who protested that they were shortchanged by the $3 billion deal to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-04T00:35:55Z)

Johnson re-ups with Blues

St. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues have signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a new two-year contract. "We're excited that we have reached a deal with Erik and now we can put our focus on the upcoming season," said Blues ... (Source: Canoe 2010-08-02T18:53:30Z)

NHL Capsules: Blackhawks land G Turco, say so long to G Niemi

CHICAGO (AP) — For Marty Turco, the bottom line is to play for a Stanley Cup contender. By agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the veteran goaltender made that clear. Turco ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Tickets on sale for WVU's fall football games

(AP) — MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Tickets are now on sale for all of West Virginia University's home football games. WVU is also selling tickets for three road games at Connecticut, Louisville and Pitt. The Mountaineers start ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-02T20:40:53Z)

Alimentation Couche-Tard extends offer to buy outstanding shares of Casey's General ...

NEW YORK — Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said Monday it's extending its offer to buy all the outstanding shares of Casey's General Stores Inc. stock for $36.75 apiece. The tender ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-02T20:48:02Z)

Business groups recommend ways US govt can double trade

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama needs to quickly win approval of free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama and start talks on new trade deals with Brazil, India and others if he ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-07-26T21:46:27Z)

United, Continental settle shareholder lawsuits against proposed airline combination

HOUSTON - Continental and United have settled three lawsuits by shareholders who protested the terms of the deal that would combine the companies into the world's biggest airline. The airlines said in ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-03T23:17:11Z)

Lions reach deal with No. 2 pick Suh

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms on a contract. The person spoke Tuesday night on condition of anonymity ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-04T00:07:17Z)

United Airlines execs leaving in Continental deal

The parent company of United Airlines says two top executives are leaving the company once it combines with Continental Airlines Inc. UAL Corp.รข€™s United Airlines and Continental Airlines Inc. have ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-07-27T14:35:46Z)

Tickets on sale for WVU football games

MORGANTOWN -- Tickets are now on sale for all of West Virginia University's home football games. WVU is also selling tickets for three road games at Connecticut, Louisville and Pitt. The Mountaineers start the ... (Source: Herald-Dispatch 2010-08-03T03:57:32Z)

Outfielder Corey Hart signs three-year contract extension with Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart now has a long-term future with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers agreed Monday to a $26.5 million, three-year contract extension through 2013, rewarding the outfielder for a ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-08-03T09:26:49Z)

Suh Still Unsigned

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Veteran Detroit center Dominic Raiola says rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh should end his holdout. Suh missed his fourth day of practice as his agents continue working on a contract with ... (Source: WILX-TV 2010-08-03T22:27:04Z)

Business After 378 years, family farm goes up for sale in N.H.

DOVER, N.H. (AP) In 1632, John Tuttle arrived from England to a settlement near the Maine-New Hampshire border, using a small land grant from King Charles I to start a farm. Eleven generations and 378 years ... (Source: Star-Democrat 2010-08-03T14:34:37Z)

Oil and base metals lead surge

Commodities prices on Monday hit a fresh three-month high on the back of rising oil and base metals costs. The Reuters-Jefferies CRB index, a basket of commodities from natural gas to copper, rose above 278 points, its ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-08-03T03:50:23Z)

Alimentation Couche-Tard extends cash tender offer for Casey's General Stores

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard") today announced that the previously announced tender offer by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Casey's General ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-03T16:50:38Z)

Taiwan stocks extend gains; tech shares in focus

TAIPEI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks finished up 0.58 percent on Tuesday at a three-month closing high, with Advance Semiconductor Engineering Inc (ASE) outperforming after the world's top chip packager bought the ... (Source: CNBC 2010-08-03T06:06:23Z)

One of nation's oldest farms up for sale

DOVER, N.H. — In 1632, John Tuttle arrived from England to a settlement near the Maine-New Hampshire border, using a small land grant from King Charles I to start a farm. Eleven generations and 378 years ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-03T06:06:23Z)

Blackhawks reach deal with G Turco, lose G Niemi as overhaul of Stanley Cup champs ...

CHICAGO — For Marty Turco, the bottom line is to play for a Stanley Cup contender. By agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the veteran goaltender made that clear. Turco, who will replace ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T22:05:36Z)

Did the Milwaukee Brewers Overpay Corey Hart?

Corey Hart is having a huge season for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010 and the Brewers have rewarded Hart with a contract extension. The Brewers signed Hart yesterday to a three-year extension worth $26.5 million. The deal ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T00:21:36Z)

Corey Hart, Brewers Extend Deal Through 2013

Milwaukee, WI, United States (AHN) - The Milwaukee Brewers and standout outfielder Corey Hart agreed to a three-year contract extension Monday. The 28-year-old Hart, who had been linked to trade talks, will be paid a ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-03T02:24:29Z)

Casey's General Stores Comments on Couche-Tard's Tender Offer Extension

Casey's General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's") (NASDAQ: CASY) today issued the following statement regarding the extension by Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard") (TSX: ATD.A, ATD.B) of its non-binding ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-02T20:40:53Z)

M&A Navigator: Deal pipeline - 02 August

(M&A Navigator Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The following is a list a of deals covered in detail by M&A Navigator this week: - DOCOMO TO ACQUIRE PACKETVIDEO FOR USD111.6M Japanese mobile operator NTT Docomo ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-03T10:52:43Z)

WVU begins sale of single-game tickets

Tickets are now on sale for all of West Virginia's home football games. WVU is also selling tickets for three road games at Connecticut, Louisville and Pitt. The Mountaineers start the season at home Sept. 4 at 3:30 p.m ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-08-03T01:20:03Z)

Detroit Lions reach agreement with No. 2 overall pick Ndamukong Suh

DETROIT (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms on a contract. The person spoke Tuesday night ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-04T00:07:17Z)

Obama Pledges to Protect Workers in Trade Deal

The Obama administration is promising labor unions that it will enforce a range of worker protections in new trade pacts in an effort to win labor's support of a revised South Korea free-trade agreement. President Barack ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-03T23:52:58Z)

Digest: Chicago Blackhawks cut loose Stanley Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi, sign ...

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: Inside Bay Area 2010-08-03T04:47:39Z)

Blackhawks ditch Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi

The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a one-year deal with Marty Turco on Monday, settling on a veteran goaltender to replace Antti Niemi who was awarded a $2.75 million salary in arbitration that the team considered too high ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-08-02T19:22:08Z)

Legacy for sale

DOVER, N.H. — In 1632, John Tuttle arrived from England to a settlement near the Maine-New Hampshire border, using a small land grant from King Charles I to start a farm. Eleven generations and 378 years ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-08-02T13:45:42Z)

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