Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 6, 2010, 9:40 am

Sharks re-sign C Steven Zalewski, D Derek Joslin to one-year deals

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The Sharks re-signed centre Steven Zalewski and defenceman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts Thursday. Zalewski had 62 points—including 22 goals—in a career-high 78 games last season for AHL ... (Source: The Hockey News 2010-08-06T00:55:01Z)

Companies hire at slow pace for 3rd straight month

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Faster job growth is needed to accelerate the recovery, but economists worry the government's July employment report won't show strong gains. Without more jobs, Americans are likely to ... (Source: Associated Press 2010-08-06T12:29:22Z)

Barnes & Noble mulls sale

NEW YORK — Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc., facing a potential proxy fight with shareholder activists unhappy about the company's stock price and strategy, said this week it may put itself on the block ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-06T06:09:59Z)

RBS set for WorldPay sale

By Sudip Kar-Gupta LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland is poised to sell its WorldPay arm to private equity firms Advent International and Bain Capital, the latest step in its restructuring plan after a humiliating ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T14:02:26Z)

Economists nervous about employment report

WASHINGTON — Faster job growth is needed to accelerate the recovery, but economists worry the government's July employment report won't show strong gains. Without more jobs, Americans are likely to ... (Source: Mississippi Business Journal 2010-08-06T14:59:42Z)

AP: Candidate Wyclef Jean talks about hopes for Haiti

After the hip-hop party was over, the cheering supporters back in their tents and the speaker trucks parked for the night, newly minted presidential candidate Wyclef Jean sat down to talk business--promoting ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2010-08-06T14:02:26Z)

Wary shoppers keep sales gains modest

NEW YORK – Deep discounts on summer leftovers and hot weather drove shoppers into malls in July, but they remained choosy, resulting in only overall modest gains. The sluggish spending, which is being compared with a ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-06T15:49:48Z)

AP Interview: Wyclef Jean's vision for Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) After the hip-hop party was over, the cheering supporters back in their tents and the speaker trucks parked for the night, newly minted presidential candidate Wyclef Jean sat down to talk ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T15:14:01Z)

San Jose Sharks Re-Sign Center Steven Zalewski And Defenseman Derek Joslin

San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed center Steven Zalewski (zuh-LES-ski) to a one-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were ... (Source: OurSports Central 2010-08-06T12:50:51Z)

Wyclef Jean reveals his vision for Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — After the hip-hop party was over, the cheering supporters back in their tents and the speaker trucks parked for the night, newly minted presidential candidate Wyclef Jean sat down to ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-06T15:56:58Z)

Kevin O'Connor gets contract extension; Jerry Sloan confirms he'll coach

SALT LAKE CITY — After losing Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver in free agency to the Chicago Bulls, and seeing Wesley Matthews sign a front-loaded, $34 million offer sheet from the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz ... (Source: ksl.com 2010-08-06T04:22:37Z)

UPDATE 3-RBS set for WorldPay sale; Q2 profits rise

LONDON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland ( RBS.L ) is poised to sell its WorldPay arm to private equity firms Advent International and Bain Capital, the latest step in its restructuring plan after a ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T10:27:41Z)

City Vows to Appeal FDNY Discrimination Ruling

The city vowed to appeal a ruling that has halted the hiring of rookie firefighters amid test-discrimination claims, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on his weekly radio show this morning. Bloomberg says the judge ... (Source: NBC New York 2010-08-06T13:26:38Z)

Choosy shoppers offer retailers meek gain

NEW YORK -- Deep discounts on summer leftovers and hot weather drove shoppers into malls in July, but they remained choosy, resulting in only modest gains overall. Chain-store sales rose 2.8 percent in July ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-08-06T07:57:21Z)

Barnes & Noble considering sale of company; possible buyers include founder Leonard Riggio

NEW YORK (AP) — Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc. , facing a potential proxy fight with shareholder activists unhappy about the company's stock price and strategy, said Tuesday it may put itself on the block ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-04T11:05:51Z)

Contents of NJ estate featured on 'Cribs' for sale

(AP) SADDLE RIVER, N.J. - Buyers checking out the contents of a New Jersey estate once owned by Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons should bring a lot of cash. The Saddle River mansion was featured on MTV's ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-08-06T16:11:17Z)

Santander, RBS Deal Ends Tale Of Big Successes, Failures

MADRID (Dow Jones)--Banco Santander SA (STD) once called its romance with the Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (RBS) its "most far-reaching strategic initiative on the international stage." For its Scottish ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-08-04T12:53:13Z)

Contents of NJ estate featured on 'Cribs' for sale

SADDLE RIVER, N.J. (AP) — Buyers checking out the contents of a New Jersey estate once owned by Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons should bring a lot of cash. The Saddle River mansion was featured on MTV's ... (Source: LongIslandPress 2010-08-06T11:46:25Z)

Judge Blocks FDNY Hiring, Says Test Invalid

The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a federal judge ... (Source: Insurance Journal 2010-08-06T14:45:23Z)

Contents of NJ estate featured on 'Cribs' for sale

Buyers checking out the contents of a New Jersey estate once owned by Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons should bring a lot of cash. The Saddle River mansion was featured on MTV's "Cribs" and Style Network's ... (Source: Forbes 2010-08-06T11:46:25Z)

RBS says deal on sale of British branches to Santander is complete

London - Britain's Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) said Wednesday it had reached a deal to sell 318 branches to Spanish banking giant Santander in order to meet competition concerns raised by the European ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-04T10:01:25Z)

Utah Jazz: Kevin O'Connor gets contract extension; Jerry Sloan confirms he'll coach

SALT LAKE CITY — After losing Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver in free agency to the Chicago Bulls, and seeing Wesley Matthews sign a front-loaded, $34 million offer sheet from the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-08-06T06:17:08Z)

Limited, A&F buck slow sales month

Deep discounts on summer leftovers and hot weather drove shoppers into malls in July, but they remained choosy, resulting in only overall modest gains. Price cuts by retailers, including central Ohio-based Abercrombie ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-06T09:30:25Z)

Sharks re-sign C Zalewski, D Joslin for 1 year

SAN JOSE, Calif. The Sharks say they have re-signed center Steven Zalewski (zuh-LES-ski) and defenseman Derek Joslin to one-year contracts. Financial terms of the deals with the 23-year-old players weren't announced ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-08-06T05:19:53Z)

Royal Bank of Scotland Q2 profit $409M

LONDON — Part-nationalized Royal Bank of Scotland said today it made a profit of 257 million pounds ($409 million) in the second quarter, due to large one-time gains, although losses from bad loans increased. Royal ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-06T15:21:10Z)

RBS May Announce Sale of 318 Branches to Santander as Soon as Tomorrow

Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc may announce the sale of 318 branches to Spain's Banco Santander SA as soon as tomorrow, two people familiar with the talks said. RBS has reached an agreement to sell the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-02T16:37:30Z)

Jazz sign GM to extension

SALT LAKE CITY(AP) The Utah Jazz have signed general manager Kevin O'Connor to a contract extension. The Jazz announced the move Thursday along with confirmation from coach Jerry Sloan that he will return as expected for ... (Source: AOL News 2010-08-06T15:14:01Z)

Bargain shopping is summer's pastime

With the economy only limping along, Americans are once again being choosy at stores, many of them buying only at deep discounts because they can't shake uncertainty about their jobs. Retailers around the ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-08-06T07:14:24Z)

Brooklyn Judge Deals Another Blow to FDNY Practices

CADMAN PLAZA EAST (AP) — The mostly white Fire Department of New York is temporarily barred from hiring more than 300 rookie firefighters because it used an entry exam that discriminates against blacks and Hispanics, a ... (Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2010-08-05T20:51:38Z)

Barnes & Noble eyes sale as stock plunges

NEW YORK – Book retailer Barnes & Noble Inc., facing a potential proxy fight with shareholder activists unhappy about the company's stock price and strategy, said Tuesday it may offer itself for sale, possible to an ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-04T07:02:28Z)

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