Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 4, 2010, 8:40 am

Iran says explosion near president just fireworks

FILE -- In a Feb. 11, 2008 file photo Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, speaks during a rally to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution at Azadi Square, Tehran, Iran. The website, khabaronline ... (Source: Times Union 2010-08-04T14:26:17Z)

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)

Liverpool Sale May Be First Scrutinized After Portsmouth Crisis

"We recognized there was reputational damage when you have a Portsmouth situation," Richard Scudamore, the league's chief executive officer, told a group of invited reporters in London. Photographer ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-04T07:45:25Z)

Celtics close to deal with Shaq

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 person spoke ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-04T14:47:45Z)

Ford says UAW deals bring work back to its plants

Competitive contracts with the United Auto Workers union are helping Ford Motor Co. bring nearly 2,000 jobs back into its factories that would have gone to parts supply companies — some in other countries, the company ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-04T14:26:17Z)

In FTC deal, Intel cleaning up antitrust woes

SAN FRANCISCO—The Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp. was the harshest yet against the world's biggest semiconductor maker, which has been battling regulators around the world ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-04T04:32:08Z)

Ford Says UAW Deals Bring Work Back to Sharonville Plant

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Ford says competitive contracts with the United Auto Workers union are helping it bring nearly 2,000 jobs back into its factories that would have gone to parts supply companies. The ... (Source: WKRC 2010-08-04T15:02:04Z)

Blues' Erik Johnson signs two-year deal

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues have re-signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a two-year contract. The 22-year-old Johnson, the first overall pick of the 2006 draft, set career bests and led Blues defensemen in ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-03T04:47:39Z)

Syrian businessman close to buying Liverpool?

LONDON—A Canadian-based consortium led by a Syrian businessman said Wednesday that it is close to buying Liverpool from the club's American owners. The statement from Yahya Kirdi, who is representing a group ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-08-04T15:02:04Z)

Intel Settles FTC Antitrust Action

Law360, New York (August 04, 2010) -- The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it had reached a settlement with Intel Corp. that resolves claims the microprocessor giant illegally curbed competition in the market for ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-08-04T15:23:33Z)

Yahya Kirdi says Liverpool deal close

LONDON -- A Syrian businessman has claimed he is in "advanced negotiations" to buy Liverpool from the Premier League club's financially troubled owners. Yahya Kirdi, a former Syria international, is ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-04T12:31:45Z)

SkyWest to buy ExpressJet for $133 million

Regional carriers for United and Continental Airlines are combining in an all cash deal valued at $133 million. SkyWest Inc. said Wednesday its Atlantic Southeast Airlines unit will buy ExpressJet Holdings Inc. for about ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-04T14:40:36Z)

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)

Blues re-sign Erik Johnson

The St. Louis Blues re-signed defenceman Erik Johnson to a two-year contract Monday. "We're excited that we have reached a deal with Erik and now we can put our focus on the upcoming season," said Blues vice ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2010-08-03T04:33:20Z)

Nexus shares surge on Shell deal speculation

The Australian reported that speculation was centering on a bid by Royal Dutch Shell, which has rights to gas from Nexus' Crux field in the Browse Basin offshore Western Australia. Nexus is understood to have no direct ... (Source: The Australian 2010-08-03T03:43:13Z)

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)

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 2010-08-04T14:33:26Z)

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)

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: San Luis Obispo Tribune 2010-08-02T19:36:27Z)

Intel settles FTC lawsuit

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Intel Corp. and the Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that they have settled the federal agency's lawsuit alleging that the chip company engaged in anticompetitive behavior in the ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-04T15:09:14Z)

Nexus Energy Jumps Most Since 2008 After Report of Possible Bid From Shell

Nexus Energy Ltd. rose the most since October 2008 in Sydney after the Australian newspaper said some shareholders were approached about a possible takeover bid. The company said it isn't in talks and hasn ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-03T13:01:34Z)

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)

Ford: UAW Deals Bring Work Back To Plants

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Competitive contracts with the United Auto Workers union are helping Ford Motor Co. bring nearly 2,000 jobs back into its factories that would have gone to parts supply companies -- some in ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-04T14:26:17Z)

Nexus Shares Surge On A$480 Million Shell Deal Speculation

SYDNEY -(Dow Jones)- Nexus Energy Ltd. (NXS.AU) on Tuesday said the company hasn't been approached about a possible takeover, after a local newspaper sent its shares soaring by reporting its shareholders were ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-08-03T03:50:23Z)

Townhall News SkyWest to buy ExpressJet for $133 million

Regional carriers for United and Continental Airlines are combining in an all cash deal valued at $133 million. SkyWest Inc. said Wednesday its Atlantic Southeast Airlines unit will buy ExpressJet Holdings Inc ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-04T13:36:10Z)

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 2010-08-04T11:27:19Z)

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)

Iranian state TV denies reported assassination attempt against President Mahmoud ...

TEHRAN , Iran (AP) — Iranian state TV has denied reports that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced an assassination attempt. A conservative website reported that a handmade grenade exploded near the president's convoy ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-08-04T11:34:29Z)

Iranian Media Say President Ahmadinejad's Convoy Attacked

Tehran , Iran (AP) - A conservative Iranian website said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad escaped an assassination attempt after a handmade grenade exploded near his convoy on Wednesday, but Tehran state TV denied the ... (Source: CNS News 2010-08-04T13:43:20Z)

SkyWest, regional carrier for Delta and United, buying ExpressJet, which flies for ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Regional carriers for United and Continental Airlines are combining in an all cash deal valued at $133 million. SkyWest Inc. said Wednesday its Atlantic Southeast Airlines unit will buy ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-04T13:36:10Z)

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