Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 14, 2010, 9:40 pm

Nasdaq rises 1.9%; stocks climb on bank reform, China growth, deals

China reported its economy remains robust and companies announced ... Hewlett-Packard agreed to purchase security software provider ArcSight and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group said it accepted Hertz Global Holdings ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-13T21:38:27Z)

SMC Business Councils Urges Full 1099 Repeal

... Councils, the Voice of PA Business, urges the U.S. Congress to make the full repeal of the onerous 1099 tax reporting regulations as its first priority ... expanding the 1099 reporting, which will cost American ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-14T16:15:08Z)

Newly independent BYU signs deals with ESPN, Notre Dame

PROVO, Utah (AP) BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe says the Cougars' move to independence in football has plenty of risks and he hopes even bigger rewards. Holmoe gave some details Wednesday about BYU's ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-09-01T19:15:12Z)

Schwarzenegger urges Congress to act on trade

saying Wednesday that the deals are vital to Washington's goal of doubling American exports in five years ... If you are for jobs and if your No. 1 priority is stimulating the economy and if you believe in economic ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-15T03:13:42Z)

World shares mixed amid weaker dollar

agreed to purchase security software provider ArcSight Inc. and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. said it accepted Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s acquisition offer. Associated Press writers Malcolm Foster, (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-14T10:17:13Z)

LoopNet acquires LandsofAmerica.com

Factual statements on the Company's website, or in its publications, are made as of the date stated and are subject to change without notice. It should not be assumed that the methods, techniques, or indicators ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-09-14T18:59:46Z)

Report: Georgia WR A.J. Green under investigation over sale of game-worn jersey

has yet to take the field for coach Mark Richt this season. The reason, according to ESPN.com, is an investigation into the sale of one of Green's game-worn jerseys and whether that violated NCAA rules. A person ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-08T18:16:47Z)

Georgia loses WR A.J. Green for three more games

The NCAA has deemed Georgia wide receiver A ... Coach Mark Richt said in a Tuesday press conference that his team's effort won't slip without Green. "This team will practice its tail off and try to win, no matter who ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-08T23:24:35Z)

Court sale of Philly newspapers collapses; creditors won't close $139M sale amid ...

Company lawyer Larry McMichael says talks are continuing past the noon deadline on the future of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. A 2 p.m. bankruptcy court hearing has been scheduled. (Source: KYTV 2010-09-14T17:05:15Z)

Creditors miss deadline to buy Philly newspapers

... gathered in a bankruptcy judge's chambers before a scheduled 2 p.m. hearing on the sale of the company that operates The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. "The deal did not close. The asset ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-14T18:23:59Z)

Genzyme sells unit to LabCorp

The biotech is selling its genetic testing business to Lab Corp. of America for $925 mil. The deal gives LabCorp access to all the division's testing services, technology, intellectual property rights and ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-12T23:55:38Z)

ECONOMY: Stocks climb on growth, deals

... requirements and China's economy continued its robust growth. A round of corporate dealmaking also gave a lift to stocks. Hewlett-Packard Co. said it will purchase security software provider ArcSight Inc. Dollar ... (Source: Delaware Wave 2010-09-13T17:56:32Z)

BYU football: Cougars' brain trust worked nonstop

PROVO, Utah — Mario Puzo once wrote that a man with a briefcase is more powerful than many men with guns and knives. That was true this month for BYU's athletic program. The think tank that hatched and executed BYU ... (Source: Mormon Times 2010-09-07T21:31:15Z)

A.J. Green Appeal

ATLANTA (AP) Georgia coach Mark Richt said Sunday he must plan to be without A.J. Green for a third straight week, but he's hoping the NCAA shortens the star receiver's suspension this week. The NCAA ruled ... (Source: News/Talk 750 WSB 2010-09-13T07:55:14Z)

TSX Hits 4-Month High On China Data, Bank Reforms -- Canadian Commentary

Mining investment firm Endeavour Financial Corp. (EDV.TO), which revealed plans to sell its 43% interest in UK-based gold producer Crew Gold to a subsidiary of Russian steelmaker Severstal for $215 million, (Source: RTT News 2010-09-13T20:48:20Z)

Genetics division sale to LabCorp

NEW YORK — Genzyme Corp. said yesterday that it is selling its genetic testing business to Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings for $925 million so it can focus on its core growth areas. The Cambridge ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-09-14T08:44:10Z)

FACTBOX-Details of Greek austerity deal with EU/IMF

Sept 7 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou ... in May in exchange for a multi-billion euro bailout from the European Union and International Monetary Fund. [nLDE6400CL] Under pressure from financial ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-06T22:51:10Z)

Expect same BYU QB rotation against Air Force

PROVO, Utah (ABC 4 Sports) - BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall said the Cougars would continue to rotate quarterbacks Riley Nelson and Jake Heaps this Saturday at Air Force. "I would say that as of this minute that ... (Source: ABC 4 2010-09-08T03:07:41Z)

LoopNet Announces Acquisition Of LandsofAmerica - Quick Facts

LoopNet does not currently expect the acquisition to have a material impact on its 2010 financial results. LandsofAmerica.com owns and operates websites that are targeted at buyers and sellers of land, farms, (Source: RTT News 2010-09-14T13:51:58Z)

China Food Services, Corp. Signs Broker Dealer Agreement with Heilongjiang Bai He ...

Corp., (Pink Sheets: GDHI) http://www ... Canadian and the Latin American markets. Mr. Frank J. Yglesias CEO stated, "We must take advantage of the global commodities markets and the global supply and demand market, (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-14T14:06:17Z)

Stocks climb Monday on bank reform, China growth, deals

China reported its economy remains robust and companies announced a flurry of takeovers. Hewlett-Packard Co. agreed to purchase security software provider ArcSight Inc. and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-14T02:53:24Z)

AIG Sale Blocked, EPA-Cadmium, Drilling Regulators: Compliance

American International Group Inc ... France takes "effective regulation of all financial markets very seriously and will make this a priority," Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, Energy Minister Jean-Louis ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-01T04:20:24Z)

LabCorp To Acquire Genzyme Genetics For $925M >LH

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (LH) has agreed to buy the genetic testing business Genzyme Corp. (GENZ) for $925 million as the medical-testing giant looks to expand into areas such as reproductive ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-13T17:06:26Z)

Fortress Minerals Completes Sale Of Svetloye Gold Project In Eastern Russia - Quick Facts

RTTNews) - Fortress Minerals Corp. (FST.V: News ) said Friday that the ... Cypriot subsidiaries which in turn own 100% of the participatory interest in the company's Russian subsidiary, PD RUS, LLC , which holds the ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-10T16:48:31Z)

Court sale of Philly newspapers collapses

He wants to bring the company that operates The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News out of bankruptcy by mid-October. Raslavich says the company has "languished" in bankruptcy for more than 18 months too. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-14T18:59:46Z)

LoopNet buys land for sale business LandsofAmerica

Real estate website LoopNet Inc. bought LandsofAmerica.com LLC, a rural land-for-sale listing service. Austin, Texas-based LandsofAmerica also runs websites LakeHousesofAmerica.com and ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-09-14T13:44:49Z)

Greek Bill Demand Rises in Second Sale Since Bailout

... International Monetary Fund. The austerity package aims to cut the budget shortfall to 8.1 percent ... Officials from the EU, IMF and the European Central Bank arrived in Athens yesterday for the country's ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-14T12:18:55Z)

Motorists fill tanks ahead of Greek strike

... as Greek ... International Monetary Fund and other European Union countries that use the euro in order to avoid bankruptcy. The country is receiving a euro9 billion ($11.45 billion) second tranche of the EU/IMF (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-13T15:19:03Z)

Markets climb amid reform deal

agreed to purchase security software provider ArcSight Inc. and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. said it accepted Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s acquisition offer. Acquisitions are often a sign that companies are ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-09-14T06:56:47Z)

Stocks climb on bank reform, China growth, deals

agreed to purchase security software provider ArcSight Inc. and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. said it accepted Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s acquisition offer. Acquisitions are often a sign that companies are ... (Source: Erie Times-News 2010-09-14T16:07:59Z)

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