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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 10:43 am

Shaquille O'Neal and Celtics negotiating deal according to source

BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Celtics are making progress on a deal that would bring Shaquille O'Neal to Boston. The person spoke with The Association ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-08-04T13:21:51Z)

Summary Box: Indonesia mulls BlackBerry ban

THE LATEST THREAT: Indonesia says it is considering following the lead of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in banning BlackBerry services. WHAT INDONESIA WANTS: The government wants BlackBerry maker Research in ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-04T16:35:08Z)

NBA Capsules: Shaq believes he'll play in NBA next season

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Big Fella will have no Big Exodus. Shaquille O'Neal believes he will be back. The four-time NBA champion said Tuesday he will be in the league next season and would rather retire ... (Source: Brownsville Herald 2010-08-04T10:01:25Z)

Intel Settles FTC Lawsuit, Shares Slip

SAN FRANCISCO - Intel Corp. has settled a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleging that the chip company engaged in anticompetitive behavior in the semiconductor market, the agency said Wednesday ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-04T17:25:14Z)

RIM, AT&T Unveil BlackBerry Torch

Research in Motion, along with AT&T, unveiled the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the first BlackBerry to utilize the slider form factor and the first to run on BlackBerry 6 OS . The smartphone features a 3.2-inch capacitive ... (Source: IT Business Edge 2010-08-03T17:19:16Z)

A list of countries considering BlackBerry bans

These countries are planning or considering restricting the use of BlackBerry services because of law enforcement and national security concerns: _ Saudi Arabia – The kingdom's telecom regulator had ordered ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-04T16:20:49Z)

Brett Favre on-again, off-again saga continues: Vikings offensive coordinator says ...

Mankato, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell says Brett Favre will play this season if his ankle allows it. Bevell spoke on Wednesday after a morning practice in Mankato. He has been ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-04T17:25:14Z)

Linc inks $2.7 billion coal deal with India's Adani

PERTH/MUMBAI (Reuters) - Australia's Linc Energy ( LNC.AX ) has agreed to sell its Galilee coal project to India's Adani Enterprises ( ADEL.BO ) in a cash and royalty deal worth $2.7 billion, marking the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-03T11:42:49Z)

Adani sews up Rs 12,500 cr coal deal with Linc Energy

Australia's Linc Energy has agreed to sell its Galilee coal project to Adani Enterprises in a cash and royalty deal worth A$3 billion (about Rs 12500 crore), marking the largest single mine investment by an Indian firm ... (Source: Daily News and Analysis 2010-08-03T21:29:48Z)

NBA: Celtics, Shaquille O'Neal negotiating deal

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are making progress on a deal that would bring Shaquille O'Neal to the defending Eastern Conference champions, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The ... (Source: Seacoast Online 2010-08-04T06:05:12Z)

Intel FTC settlement removes uncertainty cloud

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Intel Corp.'s settlement with the Federal Trade Commission removes one more legal cloud of concern that has been hanging over the company since the investigation began at the end of last ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-04T17:10:55Z)

Baker Hughes Q2 profit up; EPS takes deal hit

The company said while its performance improved in North America, Russia and Asia Pacific regions, revenue in Africa and Latin America, where it has invested heavily, lagged. Second-quarter net income rose to $93 million ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-03T09:55:27Z)

Jim Souhan column: To play or not to play?

MINNEAPOLIS — Besieged by questions on Tuesday morning, Vikings coach Brad Childress compared the latest reports regarding Brett Favre's latest mood swings to "Watergate." MINNEAPOLIS — Besieged by questions on ... (Source: Duluth News Tribune 2010-08-04T06:05:12Z)

Video: Lions' Ndamukong Suh gets similar deal to Matthew Stafford

ALLEN PARK - In the end, the question is whether Detroit Lions second overall pick Ndamukong Suh got a better contract than quarterback Matthew Stafford, last year's first overall choice. The answer is a ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-08-04T16:56:36Z)

Continued: Indonesia may follow Middle Eastern countries in blocking BlackBerry ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesia said Wednesday it is considering following the lead of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in banning BlackBerry services, adding to pressure on device maker Research in Motion Ltd ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-04T17:10:55Z)

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: The Dow Chemical Company, Baker Hughes, Archer Daniels ...

Chemical giant The Dow Chemical Company ( DOW - Analyst Report ) missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents per share with net earnings of 54 cents in the second quarter of 2010. However, reported earnings were far ... (Source: Zacks.com 2010-08-04T11:55:57Z)

Intel Strikes Deal In FTC Antitrust Action

Law360, New York (August 04, 2010) -- The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced a settlement with Intel Corp. over claims that the microprocessor giant illegally curbed competition in the market for computer ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-04T16:56:36Z)

Agent, Coach Say Brett Favre Will Play If Ankle Is Healthy

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell says Brett Favre will play this season if his ankle allows it. Bevell spoke on Wednesday after a morning practice in Mankato. He has been close friends ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-08-04T17:32:23Z)

Adani inks A$3 bn coal deal with Linc

Australia's Linc Energy has agreed to sell its Galilee coal tenement to India's Adani Enterprises in a cash and royalty deal worth A$3 billion, Linc's chief executive said on Tuesday. Under the deal, Linc, whose primary ... (Source: Indian Express 2010-08-03T09:05:20Z)

To play or not to play? Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre reportedly said he ...

File photos by The Associated Press Quarterback Brett Favre (4) set to throw a pass with the Green Bay Packers, from left, Minnesota Vikings and New Y FILE - This Aug. 31, 2009, file photo shows Minnesota ... (Source: Jupiter Courier 2010-08-04T05:43:43Z)

AT&T and RIM launch new BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone

(EquityBites Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) US communications holding company AT&T (NYSE:T) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM) (TSX: RIM) on Tuesday introduced the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-04T12:31:45Z)

Baker Hughes shares slide on lower outlook

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Baker Hughes Inc. fell sharply Tuesday after the oil-service giant said its profit fell short of targets in some regions and it warned that the drilling moratorium in the Gulf of ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-03T20:32:32Z)

Shaquille O'Neal Signs Two-Year Deal With NBA's Boston Celtics, ESPN Says

The Boston Celtics and Shaquille O'Neal agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth the veteran minimum $2.8 million, ESPN reported , citing people familiar with the situation. O'Neal, 38, will enter his ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T14:33:26Z)

RIM, AT&T Introduce BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry 6

Today, Research in Motion (RIM) and AT&T launched the BlackBerry Torch , the first smartphone to feature the new BlackBerry 6, which was also unleashed today. "This is one of the most significant launches in ... (Source: WebProNews 2010-08-03T18:09:22Z)

Lions confirm Ndamukong Suh deal

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand is confirming the team has agreed to terms with top pick Ndamukong Suh . Lewand made the announcement Wednesday morning, saying Suh was expected to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T14:11:58Z)

Vikings coordinator: Brett Favre will play if ankle heals

Mankato, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said Brett Favre will play this season if his ankle allows it. Bevell spoke Wednesday after a morning practice in Mankato. He has been ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-04T17:25:14Z)

Fox Sports to air OKC Thunder games

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder and Fox Sports Southwest have agreed on an exclusive multi-year partnership that will allow Fox Sports Oklahoma to be the sole local and regional television home for ... (Source: Oklahoma Daily 2010-08-04T17:10:55Z)

Brett Favre not done until Vikings play without him

Brett Favre is done … again; at least that's what ESPN would have you believe. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that league sources said Favre sent multiple text messages to teammates telling them he is done with ... (Source: BYU Newsnet 2010-08-04T03:13:24Z)

Detroit Lions agree to deal with No. 2 overall pick Ndamukong Suh

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal that will end the holdout out second overall draft pick Ndamukong Suh , ESPN and the NFL Network reported. The deal is for five years and includes $40 million guaranteed, NFL ... (Source: USA Today 2010-08-04T05:50:53Z)

FS-Oklahoma, OKC Thunder agree to exclusive TV deal

With the exception of some nationally televised games, FOX Sports Oklahoma wil broadcast the entire Thunder regular-season schedule, beginning with the 2010-11 season. "FOX Sports Southwest is recognized across the NBA and ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-08-03T17:47:54Z)

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