Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 1:43 pm

FACTBOX-FTC antitrust settlement with Intel

Aug 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a settlement agreement with Intel Corp ( INTC.O ) to resolve charges that the chipmaker unfairly used its market dominance to stifle competition ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-04T18:43:58Z)

NBA High-5: Nuggets face major changes; more LeBron James backlash; Shaquille O'Neal ...

The day's five most interesting stories, rumors and notes in the NBA: 1. Rocky Mountain byes: One of the Blazers' main Northwest Division rivals, the Denver Nuggets, will undergo a major front office overhaul after the ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-08-04T20:38:30Z)

Boston Celtics, Shaquille O'Neal reportedly are moving toward a contract | NBA

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are making progress on a deal that would bring center Shaquille O'Neal to the defending Eastern Conference champions, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-08-04T03:56:21Z)

JC's LA View: Desperate Dodger Deals Dare Disaster

Striker: Surely you can't be serious. Rumack: I am serious... and don't call me Shirley. One couldn't be surprised if Dodgers manager Joe Torre slipped into the role of Ted Striker from the movie "Airplane!" when ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T02:01:49Z)

China to import sci-fi hit 'Inception'

A World Trade Organization ruling in December urged China to let foreign movie studios distribute their movies in the country on their own — but didn't address the annual import quota. HONG KONG — Christopher Nolan ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-04T20:02:43Z)

Source: Detroit Lions expect Ndamukong Suh signing today

The Lions are closing in on a deal and expect to sign defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh today, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Suh, the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, is the team ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-07-31T16:54:11Z)

Blues ink veteran Scratchard

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Blues have signed 34-year-old forward Dave Scatchard , a 13-year NHL veteran. Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed. Scatchard split time last season between ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-08-04T18:58:17Z)

MetLife Lowers Forecast on Stock Sale for AIG Deal

(Updates with Alico's profit, equity in seventh paragraph.) Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- MetLife Inc., the insurer buying a non-U.S. unit from American International Group Inc., said earnings per share will be ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-02T13:52:51Z)

One victory can't mask the Dodgers offensive woes

If every journey begins with a single step, every winning streak begins with one victory. Anyway, that's the theory, and Joe Torre is sticking with it after the Dodgers snapped their six-game losing streak ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-04T19:41:14Z)

Former Chicago Cub pitcher Ted Lilly retires 20 in a row in Los Angeles Dodgers ...

LOS ANGELES — Ted Lilly never forgot the disappointment he felt as a minor league prospect with the Los Angeles Dodgers when they traded him away 14 years ago. He also never forgot the way current Dodgers manager Joe ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-04T15:45:01Z)

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Frozen Pucks: Bruins Sign Seguin

According to the report, this surgery was akin to getting a 50,000 mile check up on your car. Pronger had "minor" knee surgery last week, and the club anticipates that the 35 year old defensemen will be fully capable of ... (Source: Roto Times 2010-08-04T18:29:39Z)

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)

Sabres agree to deal with free agent F McCauley

BUFFALO, N.Y.— The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a contract with free agent forward Dennis McCauley. McCauley, 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, spent last season with Worcester of the American Hockey League, where he ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-07-30T16:55:22Z)

Can The Boston Celtics' Chemistry Eclipse The Miami Heat's Talent?

The Boston Celtics have almost been dismissed as contenders to the Eastern Conference throne in the wake of Miami's historic free agency coup, but it's not a wise decision to discount the experienced Celtics. LeBron ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-04T18:01:01Z)

FTC says computer buyers benefit from Intel deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Federal Trade Commission is trumpeting its settlement with Intel Corp. as a victory for consumers who have overpaid for computer chips for a decade, though computer buyers shouldn't expect ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-04T20:09:52Z)

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)

Continued: Chinese author to publish book critical of premier despite police threats ...

BEIJING - China's premier cultivates the image of a sympathetic "Grandpa Wen," but a new and unusually critical book claims he should be known as "China's Best Actor" instead. Author Yu Jie said his new book ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-04T13:14:42Z)

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Sabres agree to 2-year deal with D Morrisonn

BUFFALO, N.Y.—Free-agent defenseman Shaone (SHAWN) Morrisonn has agreed to a two-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Morrisonn is a seven-year NHL veteran who spent the past five-plus seasons with the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-03T00:51:25Z)

Blues sign forward Dave Scatchard

S T. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues have signed 34-year-old forward Dave Scatchard, a 13-year NHL veteran. Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed. Scatchard split time last season between ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-04T20:09:52Z)

MetLife Plans To Sell 75 Million Shares, $3 Billion Debt To Fund AIG Deal

MetLife Inc. (MET) announced plans to sell at least 75 million shares and $3 billion of debt to fund the cash portion of its planned acquisition of American International Group Inc.'s (AIG) second-largest foreign life ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-08-02T12:12:38Z)

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)

Solarfun tops on higher shipments

The solar module giant swung to a Q2 profit of 59 cents a share, topping views by 34 cents. Revenue more than doubled to $258.5 mil. Higher shipment volumes helped. S. Korea's Hanwha Chemical will buy a 49.99% stake in ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-03T22:19:55Z)

Ndamukong Suh agrees to Lions contract

Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the 2009 draft, got a guarantee of $41.75 million. The 2001 No. 1 pick, St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford, received a $50 million guarantee over six years, and No. 3 ... (Source: Portland Tribune 2010-08-04T18:58:17Z)

MetLife Lowers Forecast as It Sells More Stock for AIG Deal

Aug. 2 (Bloomberg) -- MetLife Inc., the insurer buying a non-U.S. unit from American International Group Inc., said earnings per share will be lower than previously forecast after it boosted the size of a ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-02T13:31:23Z)

Arts Playground Sprouts in China

GUANGZHOU, CHINA — Hong Kong has always looked down on Guangzhou as its poor mainland cousin. But while the affluent former British colony has stalled for years over plans for a massive cultural district ... (Source: New York Times 2010-08-03T13:58:50Z)

Blues sign veteran Dave Scatchard

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues have signed 34-year-old forward Dave Scatchard , a 13-year NHL veteran. Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed. Scatchard split time last season between ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T18:43:58Z)

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