Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 18, 2010, 6:40 am

Potash looks to escape BHP's grip

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (POT) is trying to assemble a Chinese-led group of investors to back a leveraged buyout with senior management that would top BHP Billiton's (BHP) bid, the Globe and Mail in Toronto ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-17T01:16:47Z)

Potash eyeing China-led buyout to top BHP: report

Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper said Potash Corp, which is fighting off a $39 billion takeover bid from BHP Billiton, is trying to stitch together a consortium that would also include sovereign wealth funds and ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-16T22:10:41Z)

Calix To Acquire Rival Occam

Broadband access products company Occam Networks Inc. ( Nasdaq: OCNW ) will be acquired by rival Calix Inc. ( NYSE: CALX ) in a cash and stock deal valued at approximately $171 million. Shares of Occam ... (Source: paidContent.org 2010-09-15T23:59:14Z)

UAL, Continental shareholders approve deal to merge airlines

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-18T13:04:17Z)

Redskins report: Strategy and personnel

DL Albert Haynesworth was limited on Thursday ... WR Joey Galloway needs 80 receiving yards to pass ex-Redskin Gary Clark for 25th all-time with 10,857. --QB Donovan McNabb practiced despite a still sore ankle. (Source: CBS Sports 2010-09-18T02:05:43Z)

UAL, Continental stockholders approve deal

... parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-18T06:59:12Z)

China 'paying close attention' to BHP-Potash deal

BEIJING (AP) - China is closely watching global miner BHP's $38.5 billion bid to buy Canadian fertilizer producer Potash, a government spokesman said Wednesday. Beijing is believed to be uneasy about seeing BHP ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-09-15T04:46:45Z)

NFL: Are Redskins ready to deal Albert Haynesworth back to Titans?

... Redskins and the Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge ... Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb said his sprained ankle isn't ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-09-08T01:56:06Z)

Rowan Williams, Pope Benedict XVI

Britain's Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, left, stands with Pope Benedict XVI at Lambeth Palace in London Friday Sept. 17, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI is in Britain for a four-day visit, a controversial yet ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-18T08:25:06Z)

Boeing to accelerate 737 production in 2013

Increasing production is in response to customer demand for this airplane," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and chief executive Jim Albaugh. "Airlines want this innovative airplane sooner to renew their ... (Source: Raw Story 2010-09-16T23:29:25Z)

Novell may be sold off in two parts, newspaper reports

Novell's shares finished up 7 cents at $6.12 a share Friday on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The shares rose 6 percent Wednesday after the New York Post reported a deal was near. Novell's board said six months ago ... (Source: Salt Lake Tribune 2010-09-17T22:52:26Z)

US Calix strikes USD171m deal to buy Occam Networks

Sep 17, 2010 (MANAVIGATOR via COMTEX) -- US telecom equipment maker Calix Networks (NYSE:CALX) unveiled yesterday a USD171m (EUR130.8m) cash-and-stock deal to acquire sector player Occam Networks (NASDAQ ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-17T09:16:24Z)

NFL Lines: Houston Texans at Washington Redskins

... Redskins only touchdown last week came on a DeaAngelo Hall fumble return for a touchdown on the final play of the first half. It wasn't the best debut for quarterback Donovan McNabb ... The Albert Haynesworth (Source: BetFirms 2010-09-18T01:01:17Z)

Hertz Plans $300M Senior Note Offering

Hertz is planning to roll out a private offering of senior notes totaling $300 million, the proceeds of which may be put toward the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, it was revealed Thursday ... (Source: Auto Remarketing 2010-09-17T20:43:35Z)

Russia inks deal for 50 Boeing 737s

Increasing production is in response to customer demand for this airplane," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes division President and CEO Jim Albaugh in a statement. "Airlines want this innovative airplane sooner ... (Source: Seattle Business Journal 2010-09-17T16:40:13Z)

DA: Paris Hilton to avoid felony in Vegas arrest

LAS VEGAS—Paris Hilton has agreed to plead ... was arrested Aug. 26 inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-09-18T08:46:35Z)

Britain's Archbishop of Canterbury Williams greets Pope Benedict XVI at Lambeth ...

Britain's Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, right, walks with Pope Benedict XVI at Lambeth Palace in London Friday Sept. 17, 2010. Pope Benedict's security was in the spotlight on Friday after London police ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-09-18T08:25:06Z)

Hertz, DTAG Revamp Merger Deal

Hertz and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced a decision to amend ... Avis went on to emphasize how it is "fully committed to completing the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty," citing the time, money and resources ... (Source: Auto Remarketing 2010-09-14T06:06:41Z)

Boeing to hire new workers for Renton's 737 plant as it increases production

Increasing production is in response to customer demand for this airplane," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh in a company press release. "Airlines want this innovative airplane sooner to ... (Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer 2010-09-17T16:25:54Z)

Police: Doctor shot at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore; suspect holed up inside

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-09-16T16:19:55Z)

Hertz To Raise $300M In Note Sale

Hertz Global Holdings will raise about $300 million in a ... fund a part of the cash consideration for the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group and for other general corporate purposes. (Source: Emii.com 2010-09-17T23:42:33Z)

Doctor shot at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins hospital

Baltimore -- Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-16T16:34:14Z)

JOHN BOGERT: Britain not thrilled with Pope Benedict XVI's visit

Do you ever wonder what century it is? Take Pope Benedict XVI's four-day visit to Britain, which, in case you missed it, began Thursday. Yeah! Actually, it's more "Who cares?" in a nation of 60 million, of ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-09-17T00:05:13Z)

Hilton avoids jail after plea deal

Paris Hilton will serve a year ... felony conviction She was arrested inside the Wynn resort, after police said a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse as she reached for a ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-09-18T03:17:18Z)

NATION: Doctor shot at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore police say they're setting up a tactical operation to deal with a gunman who is holed up on the eighth floor of Johns Hopkins hospital after shooting a doctor. A spokesman for Johns Hopkins ... (Source: North County Times 2010-09-16T17:24:21Z)

Shareholders approve United, Continental deal

... United parent UAL Corp. will own 55 percent of the new company, to be called United Continental Holdings Inc. and based in United's hometown of Chicago. It will be led by Continental Airlines Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek. (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-18T09:00:54Z)

Petaluma's Calix to buy Occam Networks for $171M

Calix (NYSE: CALX), also makes and sells telecom network gear. It guesses the deal will close in the fourth quarter of this year or the first quarter of next year. Stockholders at Occam must bless the deal and it has ... (Source: San Francisco Business Journal 2010-09-16T18:50:15Z)

Report: Novell Has Deal To Sell Itself in Two Parts

The New York Post reported this morning that Waltham, Mass.-based Novell has agreed to "a deal in principle" to sell itself in two separate parts to two separate buyers. According to the article, the first ... (Source: Redmondmag.com 2010-09-15T18:15:38Z)

Novell Shares Up Sharply On Buyout Deal Rumor

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL) may have reached a deal to sell itself in two parts, the New York Post reported today. Shares of NOVL are trading for $5.90 per share, which is up 5.91% for the day. The ... (Source: Times of the Internet 2010-09-14T23:53:16Z)

Naples produces 'Top Chef' victor

... avoids jail time in plea deal The district attorney in Las Vegas says Paris Hilton ... inside the Wynn resort, after police say a small plastic bag containing 0.8 grams of cocaine fell out of her Chanel purse. (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-09-18T04:07:24Z)

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