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Deals of the Hour / September 14, 2010, 2:42 am

NFL looking into Jets QB Sanchez's offseason camp

com first reported that the unidentified team claims Sanchez's "Jets West Camp" in Southern California in July violated rules when coach Rex Ryan and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer watched some sessions. (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-13T21:45:36Z)

As Israeli, Palestinian leaders prepare to meet, Clinton says 'time is ripe' for ...

... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ... a soon-to-expire curb on new construction for Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The Palestinians want the curb extended ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-14T07:18:16Z)

GECC sells $4 bln of notes in 2 parts - IFR

... General Electric Capital Corp, the finance arm of General Electric Co ( GE.N ) on Monday, sold $4 billion of notes in a two-part sale, said IFR, a Thomson ... on the sale were Bank of America Merrill Lynch, (Source: Reuters 2010-09-13T20:12:33Z)

Rafael Nadal wins U.S. Open

The world's top-ranked tennis player now has a career Grand Slam. Rafael Nadal defeated third-seeded Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final of the U.S. Open in New York on Monday night, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 ... (Source: CNN (blog) 2010-09-14T04:47:56Z)

Dollar Thrifty accepts Hertz's new $1.4B offer, spurns Avis

PARK RIDGE, N.J. (AP) — Dollar Thrifty (DTG) has accepted a new bid of about $1.43 billion from Hertz (HTZ) , which is battling Avis (CAR) for the rental car company. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group's ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-14T03:22:02Z)

Detroit bomb plot suspect fires lawyers, hints at plea deal

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab didn't offer a specific reason for his displeasure with the four-lawyer, publicly financed defense team. U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds ... destruction to blow up Northwest Airlines ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-09-14T03:57:50Z)

Zacks Earnings Preview: Oracle, Federal Express, Discover Financial, Kroger's and ...

This week's list includes: Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL), Federal Express (NYSE: FDX), Discover Financial (NYSE DFS), Kroger's (NYSE KR) and Best Buy (NYSE BBY).To see more earnings analysis, visit http://at.zacks. (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-13T20:55:30Z)

New Issue-GECC sells $4 bln notes in 2 parts - IFR

Sept 13 (Reuters) - General Electric Capital Corp ( GEC.N ) on Monday sold $4 billion of notes in two parts, said IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citi and Credit Suisse were ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-13T20:48:20Z)

Dollar Thrifty agrees to Hertz deal

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Dollar Thrifty has accepted a new bid of about $1.43 billion from Hertz, which is battling Avis to acquire the rental car company and a bigger stake of the vacationers' market. Dollar ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2010-09-14T06:06:41Z)

Netanyahu, Abbas Set to Meet for Peace Talks

... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ... a soon-to-expire curb on new construction for Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The Palestinians want the curb extended ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-14T07:39:44Z)

Markets climb amid reform deal

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 81 points for ... to reforms that could help avoid another credit crisis like the one that plagued financial markets worldwide in 2008 and early 2009. Banks will gradually ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-09-14T06:56:47Z)

Erick Dampier's odd contract makes him NBA's 'Dust Chip'

Rod Higgins was general ... routine sign-and-trade deal involving center Erick Dampier. Six years later, Higgins is on the other side of the country in a new job as GM of the Charlotte Bobcats. And now he holds what ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-12T18:12:02Z)

Clinton says deal is possible on settlements in West Bank

... Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to extend the moratorium, scheduled to expire Sept. 26. The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas ... the West Bank settlers' umbrella organization, said in a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-14T01:20:21Z)

Stocks climb on banking reform, China growth (closing bell)

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 81 points for ... regulators agreed to reforms that could help avoid another credit crisis that plagued financial markets worldwide in 2008 and early 2009. Banks will gradually ... (Source: Daily Freeman 2010-09-14T07:54:03Z)

Suspect in plane attack may get plea

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab didn't offer a specific reason for his displeasure with the four-lawyer, publicly financed defense team. U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds ... attempting to blow up Northwest Airlines Flight ... (Source: News-Democrat 2010-09-14T08:29:51Z)

GECC launches $4 bln two-part note sale - IFR

Sept 13 (Reuters) - General Electric Capital Corp ... the sale are Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, Citigroup and Credit Suisse. (Reporting by Caryn Trokie, Editing by Chizu Nomiyama) Keywords: GECC NOTES ... (Source: CNBC 2010-09-13T16:16:19Z)

Look for Shares of Discover Financial Services to Pullback after Yesterday's 0.94 ...

Discover Financial Services ( NYSE:DFS ) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $15.99 to a high of $16.49. Yesterday, the shares gained 0.94%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $15 ... (Source: Comtex Smartrend 2010-09-14T08:08:22Z)

Source: NFL reviews complaint vs. Jets

... claiming an eight-player "Jets West Camp" organized in July by quarterback Mark Sanchez violated the league's offseason training rules because head coach Rex Ryan and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-12T15:27:24Z)

Suspect in plane attack hints at a guilty plea

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab didn't offer a specific reason for his displeasure with the four-lawyer, publicly financed defense team. U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds ... destruction to blow up Northwest Airlines ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-14T08:51:19Z)

Report: HP close to buying ArcSight for $1.5B

NEW YORK -Computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. may be close to another major acquisition. The company is nearing a deal to buy security software provider ArcSight for about $1.5 billion, The Wall Street ... (Source: Daily Finance 2010-09-14T02:46:15Z)

Stocks climb on bank reform, China growth, deals

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 81 points for ... regulators agreed to reforms that could help avoid another credit crisis that plagued financial markets worldwide in 2008 and early 2009. Banks will gradually ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-13T20:12:33Z)

Charlotte Bobcats Erick Dampier's Deal Gold To Teams Seeking Relief

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rod Higgins was general manager of the Golden State Warriors in 2004 when he helped negotiate what seemed like a routine sign-and-trade deal involving center Erick Dampier. Six years later ... (Source: FOX Charlotte 2010-09-13T18:10:51Z)

Hertz increases offer for Dollar Thrifty to $50 a share

Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s latest $50-a-share, $1.43 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. likely will trigger one more counter-offer from Avis Budget Group Inc., two Tulsa money ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-14T07:25:25Z)

HP to buy ArcSight for $1.5 billion

Hewlett-Packard Co. has agreed to buy the security software provider ArcSight for about $1.5 billion, the company said Monday. The deal is part of a strategy begun under former CEO Mark Hurd, with the ... (Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune 2010-09-14T08:08:22Z)

Rafael Nadal wins U.S. Open title over Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal won his first U.S. Open title to complete a career Grand Slam, beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 Monday in a thrilling final filled with fantastic shotmaking by both men and interrupted by a ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-09-14T02:46:15Z)

Rafael Nadal captures career Grand Slam with U.S. Open victory over Novak Djokovic

NEW YORK — Rafael Nadal further solidified his place in the pantheon of tennis greats with a first U.S. Open crown Monday in a rain-delayed final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The top-seeded Spaniard held off ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-14T03:14:53Z)

ArcSight deal gives HP a security arm

NEW YORK — Hewlett-Packard Co. wants to have the answers to all of its customers' technology problems. So it is buying network-security provider ArcSight Inc. to help respond to the growing threat ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-14T07:11:06Z)

Report: Jets Under Investigation for Summer 'Jets West Camp'

... complaint with the league against the New York Jets over a July "Jets West Camp" organized by Mark Sanchez . The principal issue is that Rex Ryan and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer happened to be in ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-12T15:56:02Z)

Discover Announces Provider Agreement to Offer Cardmembers SquareTrade Warranties

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-13T12:27:15Z)

Dampier's unique deal gives Bobcats valuable trading chip

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Rod Higgins was general manager of the Golden State Warriors in 2004 when he helped negotiate what seemed like a routine sign-and-trade deal involving center Erick Dampier. Six years later ... (Source: NBA 2010-09-13T11:44:18Z)

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