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Deals of the Hour / September 22, 2010, 5:41 pm

Megachurch Pastor Denies Sexual Coercion Charges

The prominent pastor of a 25,000-member megachurch near Atlanta denies allegations ... filed the lawsuit Tuesday in DeKalb County Court against Bishop Eddie Long. The third lawsuit was filed Wednesday. The Associated ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-22T23:58:06Z)

European stocks up on US gains, Portugal bond sale

... Hang Seng index lost 1.5 percent to 21,088.86 ... India's Sensex was down 0.2 percent at 18,598.63 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.8 percent to 4,537.20. Shares in Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore all retreated. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-08T16:22:15Z)

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler To Release First Solo Song (A Top Story)

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler To Release First Solo Song was a top story ... Tyler wrote the "Love Lives" song specifically for the film, and the single will go on sale in Japan on November 24. It is Tyler's first solo ... (Source: antiMUSIC 2010-09-20T21:37:18Z)

Bronx Church Members Mourn Together

... of the Bronx ... Robert Reid, the man who lost his mother, aunt and his uncle, Bishop Simon White. All three died in a horrific crash over the weekend along with three other church members including the pastor's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-21T11:13:21Z)

Six killed in van crash while traveling to Schenectady

Robert Reid -- the pastor of the First Light Christian Assemblies in Schenectady. The group was coming ... and grieved Sunday at Joy Fellowship Christian Assemblies in the Bronx. Authorities say Bishop Simon White, (Source: WRGB 2010-09-20T09:41:28Z)

Investment Banker John Veatch Joins Southwest Securities as Managing Director in ...

a member of NYSE, FINRA and SIPC, provides securities brokerage, investment banking and securities clearing services to a broad range of individual, corporate, public and industry clients. The firm is a wholly owned ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-21T20:03:03Z)

Pentagon says Gates worried about Russia arms sale

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said Gates told Israeli Defense ... sale poses a major threat to Israel because Syria backs the Lebanese Hezbollah, which has used Russian-made weapons against Israel in the past. (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-09-21T08:35:52Z)

Atlanta megachurch pastor denies sex with men

ATLANTA -- The prominent pastor of a 25,000-member megachurch near Atlanta denies ... filed the lawsuit Tuesday in DeKalb County Court against Bishop Eddie Long. The third lawsuit was filed Wednesday. The Associated ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-22T20:30:30Z)

Bishop Eddie Long Denies Sex Abuse Allegations

Bishop Eddie Long, prominent pastor of a 25,000 ... Gillen added that the 57-year-old pastor had not yet been served with copies of the suits, which were filed in DeKalb County Court on Tuesday. Long became pastor of ... (Source: Christian Broadcasting Network 2010-09-22T16:27:07Z)

Asian Shares End Mixed;Property Developers Rise In Hong Kong

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Asian stock markets ended mixed Wednesday ... Australia's S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.2%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.2%, and India's Sensex fell 0.4%. Markets in China, Taiwan and South Korea ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-22T10:07:44Z)

Alinta, Lenders Remain in Talks on Debt, Financial Review Says

Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Alinta Energy Ltd. and its lending group remain in talks to find ... The lenders are considering proposals such as an asset sale, a recapitalization or a debt-for-equity swap, the newspaper ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-19T21:59:58Z)

A Few More Things: Steven Tyler, Wyclef Jean & Jerry Garcia

... We don't know yet if Steven Tyler is adding "American Idol" judge to his resume, but in the meantime the Aerosmith singer has reportedly recorded his first solo single. The tune, called "Love Lives ... (Source: POLLSTAR 2010-09-22T00:56:33Z)

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler To Release First Solo Song

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler continues to walk his own way ... Tyler wrote the "Love Lives" song specifically for the film, and the single will go on sale in Japan on November 24. It is Tyler's first solo single. (Source: antiMUSIC 2010-09-20T09:41:28Z)

SJ Levinson & Sons Grows Quantitative Analytics Sales Division, Increases West ...

today announced the hire of Marcus Marcuson as Managing Director. He is based out of the firm's office ... SJ Levinson & Sons is a member of FINRA, NYSE and SIPC. For more information about SJ Levinson, (Source: PR Inside 2010-09-21T13:29:21Z)

Asian stocks post modest gains after Fed meeting

Asian ... Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index, which has rebounded nearly 8 percent so far in September after a melancholy August. The index was up 167.34 points, or 0.8 percent, to 22,169.93. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0 ... (Source: Vail Daily News 2010-09-22T09:03:18Z)

Thruway tragedy has ties to area

SCHENECTADY -- A local pastor, whose mother and uncle were among ... traveled to the Bronx. He said they planned to return home either Saturday or Sunday. Robert Reid credited his uncle with helping him launch the ... (Source: Times Union 2010-09-21T15:09:34Z)

Hong Kong Stocks Advance; Developers Lead Gains, Belle Surges

2010 Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong stocks ... The Hang Seng Index rose 0.8 percent to 22,188.13 as of 2:59 p.m. local time, extending its three-day, 1.4 percent gain. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index of so ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-22T08:27:31Z)

BioMed to sell 13.5M shares to fund acquisitions

Wells Fargo Securities, Raymond James & Assoc., Morgan Stanley and UBS Securities are the joint book-running managers, and Deutsche Bank Securities and KeyBanc Capital Markets are co-lead managers for the offering. (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-22T22:39:21Z)

Harris Williams & Co. Advises Energy Solutions International, Inc. in Its Sale to ...

managing director and head of Harris Williams & Co ... a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC, and Harris Williams & Co. Ltd, an Appointed Representative of Sturgeon Ventures LLP, which is authorized ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-09-20T03:36:24Z)

Verisk Analytics Commences Public Offering Of 19.03 Mln Shares - Quick Facts

... offering. The company said that its board and management will sell the remaining about 2.26 million shares. In addition, the underwriters ... joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Wells Fargo ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-22T20:51:59Z)

Hang Seng Index pulled higher by property shares

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Hong Kong shares climbed into a fourth ... The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5% to 22,113.79. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index underperformed, rising 0.4% to 12,236.41, in the absence of cues ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-22T02:36:46Z)

Pentagon says Gates shares Israel's concerns about Russian arms sales to Syria

Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell (moh-REHL') said Gates ... poses a major threat to Israel because Syria backs the Lebanese Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah), which has used Russian-made weapons against Israel in the past. (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-21T18:01:22Z)

Alinta Energy, Nakheel, Japan Airlines, Belvedere: Bankruptcy

Alinta Energy Ltd. , an Australian electricity generator with interests in 12 operating power stations, agreed to hand over assets to lenders to cancel A$2.8 billion ($2.7 billion) of debt. Shareholders ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-22T10:43:31Z)

Gov't Could Seek Foreign Buyers for GM

SAIC is owned by the Chinese government. The Treasury Department, in a statement issued late Friday, said investors in GM would be sought across "multiple geographies," with a focus on North America. The U. (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-09-21T11:41:59Z)

RPT-Australia's Alinta Energy agrees deal with lenders

SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Australia's Alinta Energy ( AEJ.AX ) said on Tuesday it had agreed to sell assets into a new company owned by its lenders rather than opting for a trade sale to pay down its ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-21T00:36:15Z)

BioMed Realty Trust begins 13.5 million share sale; to help cover acquisitions ...

Wells Fargo Securities, Raymond James & Assoc., Morgan Stanley and UBS Securities are the joint book-running managers, and Deutsche Bank Securities and KeyBanc Capital Markets are co-lead managers for the offering. (Source: WHO-TV 2010-09-22T22:17:53Z)

Pentagon: Gates worried about Russia arms sale

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said Gates told Israeli Defense ... sale poses a major threat to Israel because Syria backs the Lebanese Hezbollah , which has used Russian-made weapons against Israel in the past. (Source: USA Today 2010-09-21T00:00:28Z)

Foreign investors possible in GM IPO

SAIC is owned by the Chinese government. The Treasury Department, in a statement issued late Friday, said investors in GM would be sought across "multiple geographies," with a focus on North America. The U. (Source: Reporter 2010-09-21T10:23:14Z)

HK shares end down on China Mobile sale

HONG KONG, Sept. 8 (Xinhua ... The blue-chip Hang Seng Index fell 312.93 points, or 1.46 percent, to 21,088.86 after trading between 21,066.69 and 21,214. 81. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index of locally-listed ... (Source: Xinhua News Agency 2010-09-08T11:21:36Z)

Treasury Department statement says foreign investors could be courted in GM stock sale

SAIC is a Chinese government-owned automaker and GM partner. The Treasury statement, dated Saturday, says investors will be sought across "multiple geographies." The U.S. Treasury loaned GM about $50 billion to help ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-19T23:18:42Z)

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