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Deals of the Hour / August 30, 2010, 12:41 am

Bernanke says Fed backs economy; stocks jump

Saturday, August 28, 2010 Stocks posted big gains after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank was ready to step in if the U.S. economy showed further signs of weakening. Traders were also ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-28T07:09:47Z)

German officials blast banker's remarks as racist

Top German officials and immigrant leaders have condemned remarks by a board member of Germany's federal bank as racist and anti-Semitic. Chancellor Angela Merkel said the Bundesbank should discuss dismissing the banker ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-30T00:19:24Z)

HP makes $1.6 billion bid for 3PAR Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co (HPQ.N) launched a $1.6 billion bid for data storage company 3PAR Inc (PAR.N) on Monday, topping an offer by technology rival Dell Inc (DELL.O). HP bid $24 a share for 3PAR, about 33 percent ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-08-23T16:41:14Z)

Bank of Japan announces fresh easing measures

TOKYO (AFP) – The Bank of Japan on Monday responded to government pressure to counter a strong yen by extending a multi-billion-dollar loan programme, but the move was viewed with disappointment by markets ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-30T05:20:03Z)

Phillies fan defends Nyjer Morgan

A Phillies fan sitting in the center field stands Saturday night at Citizens Bank Ballpark defended Nyjer Morgan's actions and said the throw that struck a fan did not appear to be deliberate. On Wednesday, MLB suspended ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-26T19:50:56Z)

Sanofi Closer to Hostile Bid by Making Genzyme Offer Public

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA opened the door to a hostile bid for Genzyme Corp. after going public with an $18.5 billion cash offer for the U.S. biotechnology company and saying it would ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-29T22:17:42Z)

Sanofi-Aventis gets tough in Genzyme bid

Pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis on Sunday publicly confirmed for the first time its previously reported bid for Genzyme Corp. (Nasdaq: GENZ) and moved to prod Genzyme shareholders into embracing a deal ... (Source: Boston Business Journal 2010-08-30T06:10:09Z)

Not everyone's giddy over Glee' or Modern Family'

Hello, "Glee" lovers, wherever you are! (And you are everywhere.) It has been a good year for your favorite show! Nineteen Emmy nominations! That's two more than "Mad Men"! And you "Modern Family" fans - 14 ... (Source: Bradenton Herald 2010-08-29T07:58:43Z)

Bank of Japan holds emergency policy meeting

TOKYO -The Bank of Japan is holding an emergency meeting Monday as political pressure mounts for the central bank to ease monetary policy in the face of a surging yen. In a statement on its website, the bank ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-08-30T03:39:50Z)

Lansdale man at center of Phillies game flap

PHILADELPHIA - The fan in Philadelphia whom the Nationals' Nyjer Morgan hit in the head on Aug. 21 in the outfield seats of Citizens Bank Park says the Nationals outfielder was being heckled before making the ... (Source: Reporter 2010-08-29T15:29:41Z)

Asian Stocks Rise on Bank of Japan Speculation, Bernanke Pledge

Aug. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose on speculation the Bank of Japan will announce measures to weaken the nation's currency and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke pledged to safeguard the U.S ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-30T01:02:21Z)

Manny Ramirez No Longer with the Dodgers, Headed to the White Sox

Manny Ramirez, now out-of-favor slugger will be shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal Monday, according to multiple sources. In his last official act as a Dodger, he is kicked out while pinch ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-30T04:22:47Z)

German banker in row over 'racist' remarks

Remarks made by a board member of Germany's federal bank have been condemned as racist and anti-Semitic. Thilo Sarrazin, of the German Bundesbank, told the newspaper Welt am Sonntag that "all Jews share the same gene ... (Source: yorkshirepost 2010-08-29T23:00:39Z)

Israel-Palestinian summit: The settler point of view

The Israeli-Palestinian peace summit this week in Washington has again put a spotlight on Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank. Palestinian leaders say the U.S.-sponsored negotiations will collapse ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-29T03:19:32Z)

Stocks rise as investors reassured

NEW YORK – Stocks posted big gains after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank was ready to step in if the U.S. economy showed further signs of weakening. Traders were also encouraged ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-28T06:55:29Z)

Banker's words draw fire

BERLIN - Top German officials and immigrant leaders on Sunday condemned remarks by a board member of Germany's federal bank as racist and anti-Semitic. Chancellor Angela Merkel said the Bundesbank should ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-30T07:00:16Z)

Bernanke spurs markets

NEW YORK -- Stocks posted big gains after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank was ready to step in if the U.S. economy showed further signs of weakening. Traders were also encouraged by ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-08-28T06:05:22Z)

Not everyone's giddy over 'Glee' or 'Modern Family'

LOS ANGELES — Hello, "Glee" lovers, wherever you are! (And you are everywhere.) It has been a good year for your favorite show! Nineteen Emmy nominations! That's two more than "Mad Men"! And you ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-28T10:58:51Z)

Asian stock markets climb as Japan central bank eases policy, Bernanke vows action

BANGKOK — Asian markets advanced Monday, boosted by Japan easing monetary policy to protect a shaky recovery and the Federal Reserve vowing to take action if the U.S. economy weakens further. The willingness of major ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-30T05:27:12Z)

Sox, Dodgers near deal for Manny Ramirez

According to the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to send Manny Ramirez to the Chicago White Sox, who won the waiver claim on the embattled left fielder. However, the Times has learned from a ... (Source: NWI.com 2010-08-30T05:41:31Z)

Sermon, artists' protest roil Israel

JERUSALEM — Israel was in an uproar yesterday over a refusal by Israeli theater artists to perform in West Bank Jewish settlements, and Palestinians were outraged by a virulently anti-Palestinian sermon by a ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-08-30T07:14:35Z)

Japan central bank eases monetary policy

TOKYO -- Japan's central bank has decided to ease monetary policy amid a strong yen and growing political pressure to take action on the faltering economic recovery. The decision came during an emergency board ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-30T04:51:25Z)

Asian stock markets climb as Japan central bank calls unscheduled meeting

TOKYO — Asian stock markets advanced in early trading Monday, with Japan's benchmark jumping more than 3 percent after the central bank called an emergency policy board meeting. The Nikkei 225 stock average surged 3.2 ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-30T04:15:37Z)

HP counters Dell's offer for 3par Inc.

SEATTLE (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. said Thursday it is raising its offer for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. to about $1.69 billion, topping a revised bid that rival Dell Inc. made public earlier in the day. HP ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-27T05:09:17Z)

Phils fan hit by thrown ball speaks

The fan at Citizens Bank Park who was hit in the head by a baseball that led to the suspension of Washington centerfielder Nyjer Morgan this week said he was shocked when it happened. He said he was equally ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-08-28T19:55:44Z)

HP, Dell in bidding war over 3Par Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Co. boosted its bid for 3Par Inc. by 11 percent to $1.88 billion Friday, topping Dell Inc.'s offer and again raising the stakes in the bidding contest for the data-storage company. The latest ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-08-27T14:27:38Z)

Actors' Protest and Rabbi's Sermon Stoke Tensions in Israel Ahead of Peace Talks

JERUSALEM -- Israel was in an uproar on Sunday over a refusal by Israeli theater artists to perform in West Bank Jewish settlements, and Palestinians were outraged by a virulently anti-Palestinian sermon by a Jerusalem ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-08-30T06:03:00Z)

Emmys Commentary: Not everyone's giddy over 'Glee' or 'Modern Family'

LOS ANGELES — Hello, "Glee" lovers, wherever you are! (And you are everywhere.) It has been a good year for your favorite show! Nineteen Emmy nominations! That's two more than "Mad Men"! And you "Modern ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-08-29T12:59:22Z)

Baseball: Manny Ramirez reportedly headed to White Sox

Manny Ramirez' stay with the Dodgers is nearly over. According to multiple reports, a deal with the Chicago White Sox will be completed today. The White Sox were awarded a waiver claim on the slugger last week ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-30T04:51:25Z)

Sanofi-Aventis makes $18.5 billion offer for Genzyme

France's Sanofi-Aventis on Sunday publicly disclosed its $18.5 billion, $69-per-share cash offer for Genzyme Corp in a bid to rouse shareholders after failing to engage the U.S. biotechnology company in merger talks ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-30T01:45:18Z)

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