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Deals of the Hour / September 3, 2010, 9:40 am

Obama opens Mideast talks: Attacks 'won't stop us'

... Iranian-sponsored terror enclave aimed at the heart of Israel," Netanyahu said. Former Sen. George Mitchell, Obama's special Mideast peace envoy, said Tuesday that the goal of reaching a Palestinian-Israeli deal ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-09-03T13:22:04Z)

Benefits seen in ovary removal for at-risk women

... healthy ovaries gives a triple benefit to high-risk women ... different BRCA gene variants whether they had previously had breast cancer. The results offer more tailored evidence for women considering ovary ... (Source: The Daily Advertiser 2010-09-01T07:48:00Z)

NHL drops gloves over long-term deals

We may be gaining some clarity on why the verdict of Ilya Kovalchuk 's second contract was delayed. The New York Post's Larry Brooks ... Vancouver Canucks G Roberto Luongo and Chicago Blackhawks wing Marian Hossa may ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-02T14:06:12Z)

It's Fehr to say NHL labour war is looming

the Ilya Kovalchuk saga is notable largely for the fodder it has provided ... along with deals belonging to Roberto Luongo and Marian Hossa, providing a few conditions are met. And the conditions are beauties. (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-03T05:36:47Z)

Avis Dollar Thrifty at a Glance

Car rental companies Avis Budget Group Inc. and Hertz Global Holdings ... based in Parsippany, N.J., returned to profitability in its second quarter by cutting costs. Sealing a deal with Dollar Thrifty would expand ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-03T12:46:16Z)

HP boosts 3Par offer as Dell bows out

NEW YORK — Hewlett-Packard Co. offered to buy 3Par Inc. for about $2.3 billion, ending an 18-day bidding war with Dell Inc. for the maker of storage systems and stepping up its rivalry with EMC Corp ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-03T05:43:56Z)

Goldcorp to buy Andean Resources

Goldcorp (GG) said Friday it has agreed to acquire Andean Resources , the Australian gold miner, for about $3.4 billion. Andean's principal asset is the 100%-owned Cerro Negro gold project, an advanced-stage, high ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-09-03T15:38:04Z)

EU leaders offer Greece support, but no money

... help it weather a debt crisis _ vague assurances that didn't calm the market fear that has shaken the entire EU and ... substantive Greek bailout news. It traded at $1.51 in December. German and French stocks ... (Source: Burlington County Times 2010-08-25T14:22:51Z)

Bidding War Over: HP to Acquire 3PAR

... directors ... HP, and (2) the inapplicability of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law to HP's tender offer and proposed merger with 3PAR. 3PAR (NYSE: PAR) is the leading global provider of utility ... (Source: HPCwire 2010-09-03T03:13:37Z)

Avis Bolsters Offer for Dollar Thrifty Merger, Addresses Antitrust Issues

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — On Thursday, Avis Budget Group announced it submitted a revised offer for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, saying the new bid is 22 percent stronger than what Hertz is offering. The company is ... (Source: Auto Remarketing 2010-09-03T06:12:34Z)

Goldcorp Bids $3.5 Billion for Andean Resources, Trumping Rival

Goldcorp and Eldorado are fighting over Andean's Cerro Negro project in Argentina, which may produce 285,000 ounces of gold a year from as early as 2012. "A competitive process like this is symptomatic of the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T15:16:36Z)

Naked Short Sales, ECB Lending, PNM, Deutsche Post: Compliance

... French President Nicolas Sarkozy argued that some bets against stocks and government bonds should be banned as the Greek debt crisis made markets more volatile. The U.K. Treasury said yesterday that it opposed ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-03T04:39:31Z)

MIDEAST PEACE: Israel, Palestinians agree to 2nd round of talks

WASHINGTON - Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed Thursday to keep talking and produce a framework for a permanent peace deal, modest achievements reached amid deep skepticism about success at their first such ... (Source: Carroll County Online 2010-09-02T19:28:19Z)

Avis Budget Increases Premium Offer for Dollar Thrifty and Sets the Record ...

PARSIPPANY, N.J. , Sept ... regarding its outstanding offer to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG - News ): The Avis Budget offer is clearly superior to the Hertz offer in the two ways that ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-02T11:50:12Z)

Benefits seen for high-risk women in ovary removal

... ovaries gives a triple benefit to high-risk women ... different BRCA gene variants whether they had previously had breast cancer or not. The results offer more tailored evidence for women considering ovary removal, (Source: Grand Island Independent 2010-09-03T02:44:59Z)

Report: Fehr's hiring on hold

... Ilya Kovalchuk, Roberto Luongo and Marian Hossa lie in the hands of the currently leaderless PA ... according to Post writer Larry Brooks' source, the league will reportedly reject Kovalchuk's deal and void ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-09-03T10:01:38Z)

Analysis: A cool optimism for Mideast peace

Israel's prime minister and the Palestinian president have set off on a yearlong peace journey, taking to a well-trod road that has led only to failure for nearly two decades. Even so, the negotiating ... (Source: Reading Eagle 2010-09-03T07:52:47Z)

WEEKAHEAD-The view from Reuters EMEA news editors

... REFORMS - EU ... French July trade data follow at 0645 - Spanish industrial output for July, 0700 - British manufacturing/industrial output for July, 0830 - German industrial production for July, 1000 - Revised ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-03T14:47:58Z)

Dell cedes data-storage maker 3Par to HP

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data-storage maker 3Par Inc. Dell said Thursday it won't match HP's offer to pay $33 per share for 3Par, or about $ ... (Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle 2010-09-03T11:41:51Z)

3PAR Determines HP Proposal Is Superior Offer

FREMONT, CA--(Marketwire - August 27, 2010) - 3PAR ® ( NYSE : PAR ), the leading global provider of utility storage, today announced its board of directors has determined that the unsolicited proposal by Hewlett ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-08-28T02:52:06Z)

HP Beats Dell In 3Par Bidding War

Dell Inc. bowed out of its bidding war for data storage company 3Par Inc. on Thursday after rival Hewlett-Packard Co. raised its offer to $2.1 billion, or $33 per share. Dell's announcement came just an ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-09-03T11:13:13Z)

Minor League Deal Impacts Richmond Flying Squirrels

... The Washington Nationals have renewed their Double-A affiliation with Harrisburg of the Eastern League ... the way for the Flying Squirrels to renew their affiliation with the San Francisco Giants. The Nats were ... (Source: WTVR-TV 2010-08-23T18:35:45Z)

Flying Squirrels-Baysox preview

... Eastern League West; Richmond 64-72 ... part of a celebration of the Squirrels' two-year affiliation extension with the San Francisco Giants. Blue was a three-time all-star with the Giants and a six-time all ... (Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch 2010-09-03T08:07:06Z)

Goldcorp Buys Andean In $3.4 Billion Gold Deal

Goldcorp's interest in Andean stems from the company's wholly owned Cerro Negro gold project, which is an advanced stage project in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The project has reported indicated resources ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-03T12:10:29Z)

Benefits seen in ovary removal for high-risk women

... ovaries gives a triple benefit to high-risk women ... different BRCA gene variants whether they had previously had breast cancer or not. The results offer more tailored evidence for women considering ovary removal, (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-01T07:12:12Z)

South Jersey ballplayer joins MLB's San Francisco Giants

... Flying Squirrels. Ford was expected to arrive in San Francisco in time to join the Giants for their game with the Colorado ... Ford was second in the Double-A Eastern League with 37 stolen bases, a statistic ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-09-03T07:52:47Z)

Burger King to Be Bought by 3G Capital Group in Deal Valued at $4 Billion

Burger King, which trails only McDonald's Corp. in the U.S., has seen a slower recovery than its larger rival as its clientele suffered more from the recession, said Tom Forte , an analyst at New York-based Telsey ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-02T13:37:34Z)

3PAR Determines HP Proposal Is Superior Offer HP's Bid Valued at Approximately $2 Billion

FREMONT, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/27/10 -- 3PAR® (NYSE: PAR), the leading global provider of utility storage, today announced its board of directors has determined that the unsolicited proposal by Hewlett-Packard ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-08-28T02:59:15Z)

3G Capital Buyout: "Good Thing" for Burger King

analysts seem to think the $4 billion sale is a good deal for Burger King. BK, America's second-biggest burger chain after McDonald's, has been down this road before, having gone public in 2006, which is why some ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-02T16:07:53Z)

Burger King Agrees to $3.3 Billion 3G Capital Offer

Burger King, which trails only McDonald's Corp. in the U.S., has seen a slower recovery than its larger rival as its clientele suffered more from the recession, said Tom Forte, an analyst at New York-based Telsey ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-02T16:50:50Z)

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