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Deals of the Hour / September 25, 2010, 10:41 am

Michigan QB Denard Robinson injured in first quarter after a 47-yard run against Bowling Green

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson has left the Wolverines' game against Bowling Green after being injured. Robinson was hit near the sideline at the end of a 47-yard run Saturday for the 21st-ranked Wolverines. He appeared to be ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-25T17:06:31Z)

The Post forgets what it published about the Mideast

In the Sept. 16 news story " Netanyahu, Abbas 'mean business,' U.S. envoy says ," The Post reported as fact that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas "had come close to a deal" with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's predecessor, Ehud ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-09-25T05:03:32Z)

UK's Opposition Labour Party Picks Ed Miliband As Leader

Manchester, ENGLAND -(Dow Jones)- Ed Miliband became the new leader of the main U.K. opposition Labour party Saturday, edging out his older brother and long-time favorite, David Miliband, for the job. The Labour party announced that Ed Miliband, a former ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-09-25T16:37:53Z)

HP buying security provider ArcSight for $1.5B

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Hewlett-Packard says it has agreed to buy the security software provider ArcSight for about $1.5 billion. On Monday, HP said it would offer ArcSight (ARST) stockholders $43.50 a share in cash. That's a 24% premium over the ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-13T12:41:34Z)

AT&T Said to Offer Microsoft Device Software at Debut

(Adds closing share prices in 10th paragraph.) Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- AT&T Inc., the largest U.S. phone company, will sell Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Phone 7 handset operating system when it makes its U.S. debut later this year, according to two people ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-18T00:18:20Z)

AT&T Chief Isn't Worried About Losing iPhone Exclusivity

Apple's on track to deliver the iPhone on U.S. carriers other than AT&T early next year, the latest reports claim -- meanwhile AT&T isn't worried at losing up to 1.5 million users to another network, because it has its users "trapped" into long-term deals ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-22T23:22:18Z)

Aon, Hewitt stockholders OK $4.9B sale

The $4.9 billion sale of human resources specialist Hewitt Associates to Aon was approved by the shareholders of both companies Monday. The buyout is still subject to regulatory approvals. The cash and stock deal, first announced July 12, is expected to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-20T17:12:27Z)

Hewitt Associates' $4.9B sale to Aon to close around Oct. 1

(AP) — The $4.9 billion sale of human resources specialist Hewitt Associates Inc. to Aon Corp. is expected to be completed on or around Oct. 1, the two companies said Friday. Shareholders of the two companies approved the deal on Monday. The buyout is ... (Source: Crain's Chicago Business 2010-09-25T04:56:22Z)

Petrobras Raises Record $70 Billion Through Share Sale

Brazilian energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA, better known as Petrobras (NYSE: PBR ) , shattered previous share-sale records by raising nearly $70 billion from a share sale, proving wrong the critics who had warned that the company's offering would not ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-09-25T16:30:43Z)

Lehman Bros sign, artworks auctioned off in UK

For sale: a sign of the times. Christie's is auctioning off the 10 foot-long (3 meter-long) sign that adorned the European headquarters of Lehman Brothers, along with paintings, furniture and other objects from the offices of the collapsed investment bank ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T18:55:04Z)

Jeff Zucker to leave NBC Universal when Comcast deal closes

The meeting was amicable and cordial, but Comcast Corp. executive Stephen Burke got his point across: "Steve made it clear that they wanted me to go at close," said Jeff Zucker of NBC Universal Inc. So it's official. NBC Universal's top executive, Jeffrey ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-25T07:12:23Z)

Britain's Labour elects Ed Miliband as new leader

MANCHESTER, England, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour Party chose former Energy Secretary Ed Miliband as its new leader on Saturday after a cliffhanger vote. Miliband, 40, defeated his older brother David, a former foreign secretary, by a ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-25T16:30:43Z)

Israel: Settlers brace for end of building freeze

An Israeli lawmaker says Jewish settlers have hauled construction equipment into a settlement deep inside the West Bank in preparation for the end of a construction moratorium. The end of the settlement slowdown presents the first major crisis in Mideast ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-25T14:36:11Z)

HP Recommends Rejection of Below-market Mini-tender Offer for HP Shares by TRC Capital ...

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sep 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced it has received notice of an unsolicited "mini-tender offer" by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase from HP stockholders up to 3 million shares of HP common stock ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-09-24T23:55:43Z)

Seriously, No iPhones for Verizon!

Seriously, people: Verizon will not get an Apple iPhone anytime soon. It's nothing but wishful thinking by iPhone fans growing tired of the AT&T network experience. I'm not here to quote any nebulous inside source, or the usual runaround. Instead, I'm ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T07:56:31Z)

Brazil's huge oil reserves fuel largest-ever share offer

SAO PAULO, Brazil - The exploration and production of Brazil's huge offshore oil reserves is the driving force behind the globe's biggest-ever share offering. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, the nation's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-25T07:12:23Z)

Museum Day: 1,500 US museums offer free admission

WASHINGTON — More than 1,500 museums across the country are opening their doors today for free as part of Smithsonian magazine's sixth annual Museum Day. About 90 museums that are participating have a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution to show ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-09-25T16:16:24Z)

CEO Jeff Zucker Leaving NBC Universal After Comcast Acquisition

Zucker had a history of taking a hard-nosed stance with technology company negations. In fact, he recently shot down Apple's plan to offer NBC TV shows for just 99 cents. On Thursday Zucker said, "We do not think 99 cents is the right price point for our ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-24T19:52:20Z)

Malcolm Forbes's Toys Are Up for Sale

The Forbes Galleries on lower Fifth Avenue will be emptying out their darkened maze of toys in dioramas, The Associated Press reported. Sotheby's will organize about 7,500 pieces, including metal marching bands, submarines, motorcycles and a box of ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-24T20:28:08Z)

Brazil oil company Petrobras aims at offshore reserves with $70B stock offer, world's largest

BIG DEAL: Petroleo Brasileiro SA , or Petrobras, Brazil's state-run energy company, raised $70 billion through the sale of more than 4 billion common and preferred shares in Brazil and the U.S. BIG OIL: The money will fund Petrobras' ambitious $224 billion ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T18:19:17Z)

NBC Universal's Zucker to Leave After Comcast Deal

NEW YORK—NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker confirmed widespread speculation that he will leave the media giant after its corporate parent, General Electric Corp., completes a deal to sell a majority stake of the company to Comcast Corp., the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T15:56:07Z)

Hewitt's $4.9B sale to Aon to close around Oct. 1

The $4.9 billion sale of human resources specialist Hewitt Associates Inc. to Aon Corp. is expected to be completed on or around Oct. 1, the two companies said Friday. Shareholders of the two companies approved the deal on Monday. The buyout is still ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T16:24:45Z)

Sign of the times: Lehman Bros sign, artworks, up for UK auction as creditors sell off assets

LONDON (AP) — For sale: a sign of the times. Christie's is auctioning off the 10 foot-long (3 meter-long) sign that adorned the European headquarters of Lehman Brothers , along with paintings, furniture and other objects from the offices of the collapsed ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T19:02:14Z)

U.S. Tries to Breathe Life Back Into Mideast Talks

WASHINGTON — With the deadline for a potentially deal-breaking decision on Jewish settlements looming on Sunday, American diplomats shuttled furiously between Israeli and Palestinian officials at the United Nations to prevent the month-old peace talks ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-25T15:40:37Z)

U-M QB Robinson injured against Bowling Green

Ann Arbor -- Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson has left the Wolverines' game against Bowling Green after being injured. Robinson was hit near the sideline at the end of a 47-yard run Saturday for the 21st-ranked Wolverines. He appeared to be having his ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-25T17:27:59Z)

1,500 museums across country offer free admission for Smithsonian Museum Day

WASHINGTON - More than 1,500 museums across the country are opening their doors for free as part of Smithsonian magazine's sixth annual Museum Day. About 90 museums that are participating have a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution to show ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-25T13:31:46Z)

HP completes deal for Fortify Software

PALO ALTO, Calif.— Hewlett-Packard Co. has completed its deal to buy Fortify Software. The company announced last month it would by the privately held cyber security firm to enhance its cyber security offerings. Terms were not disclosed. Fortify, based ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-22T20:30:30Z)

Ed Miliband is new UK Labour Party leader

Britain's opposition Labour Party elected young lawmaker Ed Miliband as its new leader Saturday after he narrowly defeated his older and better-known brother in a contest to replace former prime minister Gordon Brown. Miliband, the 40-year-old ex-climate ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-25T16:37:53Z)

Michigan to square off against Bowling Green

The Michigan Wolverines look to run their record to 4-0 today when they host Bowling Green out of the Mid-American Conference. The Wolverine offense should roll once again against a Bowling Green defense that has not allowed less then 28 points in any game ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-09-25T14:43:21Z)

1,500 US museums offer free admission Saturday

Washington - More than 1,500 museums across the country are opening their doors for free as part of Smithsonian magazine's sixth annual Museum Day. About 90 museums that are participating have a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution to show ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-25T16:16:24Z)

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