Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / September 1, 2010, 5:40 am

"Tony Blair: I cried for Iraq war victims"

Tony Blair's long-awaited memoir says the former British prime minister doesn't regret the Iraq war — although he wept for its victims — and carries revelations about the politician's alcohol use, his interactions ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-01T10:18:19Z)

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks up on bargain hunting, U.S. GDP

MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks jumped on Friday afternoon as better-than-expected U.S. economic growth heartened investors searching for bargains among beaten-down equities ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-27T19:49:45Z)

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks rebound on bargains, U.S. data

* Mexico's IPC up 1.72 pct, Brazil's Bovespa 2.69 pct (Updates to close) MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks snapped their longest losing streak in 13 months on Friday as better ... (Source: Reuters 2010-08-27T21:22:49Z)

Bernanke Out Of Bullets But Not Bombs

There is an abundance of market pundits squawking about the Federal Reserve being out of bullets. They believe that since interest rates are near zero, and commercial banks have a superfluous amount of ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-01T09:56:51Z)

No deal: Fewer discounts for cars

DETROIT -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-09-01T08:30:57Z)

Lennon's toilet sells for $14,740 at UK auction

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - A toilet that belonged to late Beatle John Lennon fetched 9,500 pounds ($14,740) at auction on Saturday, around 10 times its estimate, the sale organizers said. Lennon, who was murdered in New ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-08-30T15:57:08Z)

REMINDER/Media Advisory: Minister Ambrose Tours Avcorp Industries and Highlights ...

DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 31, 2010) - The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-08-31T14:30:03Z)

As economy seeks balance, businesses hold key

The nation's economy floats on a $35 trillion sea of debt. And in the debt market, only one thing matters: your ability to repay your loans. Despite record federal debt, Uncle Sam isn't having any trouble ... (Source: Alexandria Daily Town Talk 2010-09-01T02:04:24Z)

Capitol Bancorp Announces The Planned Divestiture Of Its Banking Operations In The Tucson, Arizona ...

LANSING, Mich. and PHOENIX , Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Capitol Bancorp Limited (NYSE: CBC) and Grandpoint Capital, Inc. announced jointly today the planned sale of Capitol's Tucson operations involving ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-08-18T15:49:53Z)

Minister Ambrose Highlights Joint Strike Fighter Program Industrial Participation ...

DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/31/10 -- The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, visited Avcorp Industries Inc. in Delta, British ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-31T22:15:20Z)

Sonora man buys heap of trouble in yard-sale skirmish

Sheriff's deputies arrested a man on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon Friday after he allegedly attacked another man with a cast iron pan at a yard sale. According to Tuolumne County Sheriff's Sgt. Jeff ... (Source: Union Democrat 2010-08-30T18:56:05Z)

Yard-sale patron accused of hitting man with pan

SONORA, Calif. – A 70-year-old yard sale shopper is facing charges after things apparently got a bit out of hand at a yard sale. Tuolumne County authorities said Jon Joslin was arrested on suspicion of ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-30T17:58:49Z)

Media Advisory: Minister Ambrose Tours Avcorp Industries and Highlights Opportunities ...

The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, will be in Delta, British Columbia on ... (Source: PR-USA.net 2010-08-31T10:05:11Z)

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks rise, but end month broadly lower

MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks gained on Tuesday as investors searched for bargain-priced equities, but still posted losses in August, a month marked by global worries. The MSCI Latin ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-31T22:08:11Z)

Quarrel between yard sale early birds ends in assault charges for one

SONORA, Calif. -- A 70-year-old yard sale shopper is facing charges after things apparently got a bit out of hand at a yard sale. Tuolumne County authorities said Jon Joslin was arrested on suspicion of ... (Source: News-Star 2010-08-31T18:54:54Z)

Unisys Announces Sale of UK-Based Insurance and Pension Processing Business

BLUE BELL, Pa. , Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS - News ) announced today that it has sold Unisys Insurance Services Limited (UISL) to Diligenta Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-01T10:04:00Z)

Retail Ventures, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Sales

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Retail Ventures, Inc. (NYSE: RVI - News ) announced today sales, which represents sales of DSW only, from continuing operations for the thirteen weeks ended July 31 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-08-31T11:38:15Z)

Extracts from Tony Blair's new memoir 'A Journey'

(AP) LONDON - Highlights from "A Journey," by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair: _On Princess Diana: "She captured the essence of an era and held it in her hand. She defined it. ... She was ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-09-01T10:39:48Z)

Car buyers see fewer discounts

'This may be as good as it gets ... get used to it' DETROIT (AP) — For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers ... (Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 2010-09-01T12:27:10Z)

No deal: Discounts on cars hit brakes

For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that offered employee ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-09-01T09:06:44Z)

John Lennon's toilet sells for $14,740 at auction

An undated handout image shows a toilet belonging to late Beatle John Lennon. The toilet fetched 9,500 pounds ($14,740) at auction on August 28, 2010, around 10 times its estimate, the sale organisers said ... (Source: Himalayan Times 2010-09-01T08:38:06Z)

Borders 2nd-quarter loss widens

Borders Group reported a slightly larger loss in the second quarter on lower revenue and said it will add more items besides books in its stores to boost revenue. The second-largest traditional U.S. book seller says ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-01T12:34:20Z)

Princess Diana was a 'manipulator,' former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says in ...

Princess Diana was captivating, over-emotional and a "manipulator," former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says in his new memoir. "I really liked her and, of course, was as big a sucker for a beautiful ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-09-01T12:27:10Z)

John Lennon's toilet sells for £9,500 at auction

LONDON (Reuters) - A toilet that belonged to late Beatle John Lennon fetched 9,500 pounds at auction on Saturday, around 10 times its estimate, the sale organisers said. Lennon, who was murdered in New York in 1980, had ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-08-30T15:57:08Z)

Stocks in U.S. Slump, Treasuries Rally as Home-Sale Data Point to Slowdown

A trader talks on a phone while working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photographer: Jin Lee/Bloomberg U.S. stocks extended losses, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average below 10,000, and the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-24T14:16:52Z)

Intel's weaker forecast hints at PC deals

SAN FRANCISCO — If you're looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your wallet. Computer-makers are scrambling for ways to prod faltering consumer demand ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-08-30T09:30:35Z)

Shoppers could see more PC deals

SAN FRANCISCO — If you're looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your pocketbook. Computer makers are scrambling for ways to goose faltering consumer ... (Source: Pueblo Chieftain 2010-08-31T06:08:58Z)

PC industry's woes could fuel bargains

SAN FRANCISCO — If you're looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your pocketbook. Computer makers are scrambling for ways to goose faltering consumer ... (Source: News-Sentinel 2010-08-30T13:55:26Z)

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