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Deals of the Hour / August 7, 2010, 6:39 am

Goldcorp Completes Sale of San Dimas Mine

(All amounts in US$ unless stated otherwise) GOLDCORP INC. (TSX: G)(NYSE: GG) announced today the completion of its sale of the San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE: P) (formerly Mala ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-06T17:30:01Z)

Group won't enrich Hicks, Gillett

NEW YORK (AP): A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: star.com.my 2010-08-06T09:16:06Z)

In an uncertain economy, shoppers are choosy again

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: Reno Gazette 2010-08-07T03:59:57Z)

UPDATE 2-'Inception' leads box office, 'Apprentice' flops

* "Inception" earns $60.4 million in No. 1 debut * Sci-fi thriller also No. 1 in Britain * "Sorcerer's Apprentice" a big flop for Disney (updates with foreign sales data, background and analysis on "Inception") LOS ... (Source: Reuters 2010-07-27T06:14:41Z)

Gordmans Stores plans to raise $75M in IPO

Discount retailer Gordmans Stores Inc. is expected to raise about $75 million in an initial public offering this week. The Omaha, Neb. company plans to sell about 5.36 million shares to initial investors for $13 to $15 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-03T18:45:10Z)

UPDATE 1-Judge approves $772 mln bid for Station Casinos

LOS ANGELES Aug 6 (Reuters) - A Nevada judge approved on Friday a $772 million bid led by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta as the "highest and best" offer for assets of bankrupt Station Casinos Inc [STN.UL ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-06T19:03:05Z)

Harley concludes MV Agusta sale

Harley-Davidson said today it has concluded the sale of its subsidiary, MV Agusta, to Claudio Castiglioni and his wholly owned holding company, MVAgusta Motor Holding. Castiglioni is the former owner of the ... (Source: York Daily Record 2010-08-06T21:19:05Z)

Barnes & Noble shares soar on sale speculation

Barnes & Noble Inc. stock was riding high a day after the world's largest bookseller said it might put itself up for sale amid struggles against stiff online competition and aggressive takeover moves by a ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-05T00:49:03Z)

Consumers tight with money: Sales up only 2.8

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: New Haven Register 2010-08-07T07:13:13Z)

Box Office: Inception Beats Out Salt on Boffo Summer Weekend

Having already passed the $100-million mark, Inception and Leonardo DiCaprio beat out box office challenger Salt and Angelina Jolie this weekend, reports Anthony D'Alessandro. It was an embarrassment of ... (Source: Indie Wire (blog) 2010-07-25T16:25:31Z)

Laxman, Tendulkar steer India to win against Sri Lanka

Veteran V.V.S. Laxman cracked a fighting unbeaten 103 as India relied on their experienced batsmen to pull off a five-wicket win in the third and final cricket Test against Sri Lanka to level the series 1-1 here on ... (Source: Asian Age 2010-08-07T09:50:42Z)

'Salt' seasons box office with $36.5 million; 'Inception' still on top

Image Credit: Andrew Schwartz Yay moviegoers! You are rewarding the best-reviewed movies of the summer with your pocketbooks. While Angelina Jolie earned an estimated $36.5 million of your money this weekend ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-07-25T17:15:37Z)

Goldcorp Completes Sale Of San Dimas Gold-silver Mine In Mexico

(RTTNews) - Goldcorp Inc. (GG: News ,G.TO: News ) said it has completed the sale of the San Dimas gold-silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. (P.V). Under the deal, Goldcorp received an aggregate of 31.15 million ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-06T18:20:08Z)

Goldcorp completes San Dimas sale

VANCOUVER - Goldcorp Inc. announced today completion of its sale of the San Dimas gold and silver mine in Mexico to Primero Mining Corp. In the deal, Goldcorp received 31.15 million common shares of Primero ... (Source: Elko Daily Free Press 2010-08-06T18:48:46Z)

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

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)

Day 5: India Vs Sri Lanka, Colombo

Many Congrts to Indian Cricket Team to beat Srilankans and still show that why they are No 1 Cricket Team in the Teast Arean. V.V.S.Laxman shows that he is very very special for the man of the crisis and also the Great ... (Source: MSN India Cricket 2010-08-07T11:02:17Z)

Gordmans Stores plans IPO, hopes to raise about $75 million this week

NEW YORK — Discount retailer Gordmans Stores Inc. is expected to raise about $75 million in an initial public offering this week. The Omaha, Neb. company plans to sell about 5.36 million shares to initial investors for ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-03T18:59:29Z)

China shares rebound on bargain-hunting

Chinese shares rebounded Friday on bargain-hunting, led by banks, ending the week up by 0.8 percent. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 37.63 points, or 1.4 percent, to close at 2,658.39. The Shenzhen Composite ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T09:01:47Z)

Harley-Davidson finishes sale of MV Agusta

Harley-Davidson Inc. said Friday it finished its sale of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta to Claudio Castiglioni. Castiglioni is the company's former owner and had served as MV Agusta's chairman since Harley-Davidson ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

Investors not out to enrich Gillett, Hicks

New York - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Premier League club Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: Independent Online 2010-08-06T10:20:31Z)

APNewsBreak: Group Won't Enrich Hicks, Gillett

(AP) NEW YORK (AP) - A group of Chinese investors said Friday that any offer it makes to buy Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. won't enrich the embattled American co-owners. Marc Ganis, whose ... (Source: CBS News 2010-08-06T12:43:41Z)

Harley-Davidson Completes Sale Of MV Agusta

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Harley-Davidson Inc. said Friday it finished its sale of Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta to Claudio Castiglioni. Castiglioni is the company's former owner and had served as MV Agusta's chairman ... (Source: Industrial Distribution 2010-08-06T18:41:36Z)

China shares fall as hope for easy credit fades

SHANGHAI — Chinese shares retreated Thursday as investor hopes for the government to ease credit controls faded, led by real estate and banks. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index shed 17.76 points, or 0.7 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-04T23:58:56Z)

Station Casinos receives OK for sale

Station Casinos moved one step closer to emerging from bankruptcy intact Friday when a judge approved the sale of 11 casinos, land holdings and American Indian gaming contracts to a group backed by Fertitta Gaming for $ ... (Source: Las Vegas Review Journal 2010-08-07T09:00:36Z)

"I always wanted to win it for India"

Veteran Indian batsman V V S Laxman, who guided India to a series-leveling win over Sri Lanka in the third Test, said he relishes orchestrating wins in difficult situations. Laxman struck an unbeaten 103, his 16th ... (Source: espnstar.com 2010-08-07T13:18:18Z)

China Stock Market Down on Index Members Off

SHANGHAI, Aug 06, 2010 (SinoCast Daily Business Beat via COMTEX) -- The Chinese yuan-denominated A-share market August 5 fell slightly as blue chips like bank and realty stocks underwent pressures of negative news. The ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-06T11:32:06Z)

Gladstone Land Corp files for $181.5 mln IPO

Aug 6 (Reuters) - Gladstone Land Corp filed with U.S. regulators on Friday to raise about $181.5 million in an initial public offering of common stock. The company said it would offer 12.1 million shares of common stock ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-08-06T22:09:12Z)

Station Casinos, creditors reach bankruptcy deal

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Station Casinos and unsecured creditors havereached an ownership deal to help finalize bankruptcyreorganization for the Las Vegas-based company.A U.S. Bankruptcy Court filing Wednesday in Reno outlines ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-07-29T21:14:15Z)

Barnes & Noble up for Sale

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barnes & Noble , the number one U.S. book store chain, is putting itself up for sale as business suffers in the high-stakes battle for a leading role in the digital books market. Barnes ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-04T05:07:56Z)

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 2010-08-06T18:05:49Z)

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