Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 23, 2010, 10:42 am

Treasurys Up After Data; Waiting For Auction Announcement

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Treasury ... heightened expectations the Federal Reserve will launch another large-scale bond buying program this year to help the U.S. economy heal. Helping to boost Treasurys were some weaker ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-23T14:31:24Z)

Unemployment claims and worries about Europe's economy keep US stock prices in check

The Dow Jones industrial average fell ... Bond prices rose for a third day on expectations that the Federal Reserve will restart a bond-buying program as a way to stimulate the economy by keeping interest rates low ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-23T15:28:40Z)

Can you remember, in your lifetime, when the President Goes to Church it's a news story?

... President Barack Obama and his family attended an hourlong service Sunday morning at a church just across the street from the White House. Accompanied by his wife, Michelle, and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-20T00:23:08Z)

Judge denies bond for suspect in alleged bomb plot near Wrigley Field

... plotting to explode a bomb last weekend on a crowded street near Wrigley Field. Sami Samir Hassoun, a Lebanese citizen who allegedly spent months planning a terror attack in Chicago while under FBI surveillance, (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-09-23T07:50:32Z)

Barchart U.S. Morning Call

The stock market yesterday rallied to its high following the post-FOMC meeting statement but faded into the close and finished mixed (Dow +0.07%, S&P 500 -0.26%, Nasdaq Composite -0.28%). The Dow posted a 4-1/4 month ... (Source: Inside Futures 2010-09-22T12:02:16Z)

Dollar Thrifty deal could boost rental car prices

That says a lot about why Hertz and Avis are fighting over Dollar Thrifty, a chain known for lower rates that appeal ... Including restricted stock and stock options, the offer is worth $1.56 billion, according to a ... (Source: AOL News 2010-09-14T00:51:43Z)

Two St. Louis men killed in outdoor shootings

died of multiple of gunshot wounds in the 4700 block of McMillan Avenue, police said. Thompson was shot in the neck and back in the street about 9:50 p.m. and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Witnesses said they ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-21T23:59:17Z)

Wall St set for lower open after Fed statement

... Treasury-note yield fell to a record low as Treasury prices extended gains on hopes the Fed could greatly enlarge its buying of Treasuries ... Potentially unsettling Wall Street, White House economic adviser ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-09-22T13:21:00Z)

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg giving $100M to Newark, N.J., schools

TRENTON, N.J. -- Schools in New Jersey's largest city are poised to receive $100 million from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Republican Gov. Chris Christie and ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

Obamas attend Sunday services at Episcopal church

President Barack Obama and his family attended an hourlong service Sunday morning at a church just across the street from the White House. Accompanied by his wife, Michelle, and their daughters, Malia and Sasha ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-19T19:22:29Z)

Law and Order

died of multiple of gunshot wounds Tuesday night in the 4700 block of McMillan Avenue, police said. Thompson was shot in the neck and back about 9:50 p.m. and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Witnesses said they ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-23T04:58:44Z)

Possible Dollar Thrifty deal could boost rental-car prices

... why Hertz and Avis ... Dollar Thrifty said late Sunday its board accepted Hertz Global Holdings' new offer of $50 a share, up from the $41 a share it offered in April. Including restricted stock and stock options, (Source: Seattle Times 2010-09-14T00:15:55Z)

Man arrested in Chicago bomb plot

CHICAGO — Sami Samir Hassoun ... on a street near Wrigley Field more crowded than usual Saturday night after a festive concert by the Dave Matthews Band, authorities say. Moments before, the Lebanese immigrant had ... (Source: The Keene Sentinel 2010-09-23T16:18:47Z)

Mark Zuckerberg giving $100M to Newark Public Schools

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will donate $100 million to the Newark Public ... According to San Jose Mercury News , the Democratic Mayor of Newark Cory Booker will be part of the announcement on Oprah, along with ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-23T16:40:15Z)

Deal could boost rental car prices

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has accepted Hertz's latest bid of about $1.56 billion for the chain. That would top Avis' latest offer of ... Including restricted stock and stock options, the offer is worth $1 ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-14T15:10:43Z)

Newark, NJ schools to receive $100 million from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Schools in New Jersey's largest city are poised to receive $100 million from the founder of Facebook. Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Republican Gov. Chris Christie and Facebook ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-23T14:52:53Z)

Katy Perry's Elmo Duet is Pulled from 'Sesame Street'

Sesame Street producers have decided to pull the Katy Perry/Elmo segment from the show because of the singer's display of cleavage. A clip of her appearance was leaked onto YouTube showing the star ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-09-23T15:21:31Z)

Pastor Releases Statement to Sex Scandal

... Bishop Eddie Long ... Craig Gillen, appeared in his place and read a statement on Long's behalf. "Let me be clear. The charges against me and New Birth are false," Gillen said. He went on to say the pastor ... (Source: FOXNews (blog) 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

Atlanta megachurch pastor Eddie Long accused in sex scandal

ATLANTA (AP) — The pastor of a nationally ... Bishop Eddie Long plans his first public response to the allegations Sunday during services at his 25,000-member church, attorney Craig Gillen said on the Tom Joyner ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-09-23T14:31:24Z)

Breaking: Katy Perry's Boobs Too Much for Elmo, Sesame Street to Handle (Video)

Via the New York Times : "In light of the feedback we've received on the Katy Perry music video which was released on YouTube only, we have decided we will not air the segment on the television broadcast of Sesame ... (Source: Village Voice (blog) 2010-09-23T16:33:06Z)

Stocks slide as unemployment claims rise

... economy remains weak. The Dow Jones industrial average fell about 65 points in morning trading. Investors again scooped up Treasurys as ... investors increasingly expect the Federal Reserve to restart a bond ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T13:55:37Z)

Wall Street gets a modest bounce on FOMC

on a post-FOMC analysis, Kathy Lien ... The Nasdaq Composite gave up a small portions of its prior day's strong climb, and retreated 0.28%,while the S&P 500 fell by 0.26%. Financials, yesterday's best performers, (Source: FXStreet.com 2010-09-21T20:24:32Z)

'Sesame Street' pulls singer Katy Perry from show

NEW YORK — Katy Perry ... official Sesame Street YouTube channel. Other versions on YouTube have generated thousands of hits. A rep for Perry said Thursday that Perry enjoyed her time with Sesame Street and Elmo, (Source: Jackson Clarion-Ledger 2010-09-23T16:18:47Z)

Wall Street set for lower open after Fed statement

... Treasury-note yield fell to a record low as Treasury prices extended gains on hopes the Fed could greatly enlarge its buying of Treasuries ... Potentially unsettling Wall Street, White House economic adviser ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-22T13:21:00Z)

Bishop Eddie Long's lawyer on Tom Joyner Morning Show

Craig Gillen, attorney for Bishop Eddie Long, called in to the Tom Joyner morning show early Thursday to make comments regarding claims that the Atlanta pastor used his status to coerce three men into having sex with ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-23T13:55:37Z)

Bond denied for Wrigley Field bomb suspect

... plotting to explode a bomb last weekend on a crowded street near Wrigley Field. Sami Samir Hassoun, a Lebanese citizen who allegedly spent months planning a terror attack in Chicago while under FBI surveillance, (Source: The Wenatchee World Online 2010-09-23T16:47:25Z)

Two men killed in separate north St Louis shootings

... McMillan after receiving a call from neighbors who heard shots being fired and seeing a man lying in the street just before 10pm. Police arrived and located the victim who had been shot once in the neck ... St ... (Source: KSDK 2010-09-22T09:53:25Z)

US STOCKS-Wall St set for lower open after Fed statement

... Treasury-note yield fell to a record low as Treasury prices extended gains on hopes the Fed could greatly enlarge its buying ... ID:nN21181826] Potentially unsettling Wall Street, White House economic adviser ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-22T13:21:00Z)

Stocks Finish Mixed After Housing Starts, FOMC

... Dow the sole gainer up 7 points to 10,761. The S&P lost -3 points to 1,140, while the Nasdaq dropped -6 points to 2,349 ... the FOMC left the federal funds rate at 0.00 to 0.25%, in line with Wall Street's ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-21T20:38:51Z)

President Obama heads to church

... President Barack Obama and his family attended an hourlong service Sunday morning at a church just across the street from the White House. Accompanied by his wife, Michelle, and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, (Source: KTNV 2010-09-20T06:06:43Z)

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