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Deals of the Hour / October 13, 2010, 1:41 am

U.S. Says Israel, Palestinian Deal Still Possible Within a Year

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Israelis and Palestinians can still reach a final peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending an Israeli settlement moratorium, a U.S. official said today. "We believe this can be resolved in a year's time ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T20:21:06Z)

Oil rises above $82 amid weaker US dollar

Oil prices rose above $82 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as a weaker U.S. dollar made crude cheaper for investors holding foreign currencies. Benchmark oil for November delivery was up 82 cents to $82.49 a barrel at late afternoon Singapore time in electronic ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T08:09:46Z)

Microsoft bets big on new smartphone software

NEW YORK - After years of declining sales of phones based on Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Mobile software, the company is starting with a fresh slate - a completely new operating system for phones. The new handsets will go up against Apple Inc.'s highly ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-12T02:20:12Z)

Microsoft bets big on new phone software

Microsoft Corp. knows the cell phone world is where it's happening, and it's determined to be a part of it. After years of declining sales of phones based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile software, the company is starting with a fresh slate — a completely ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-11T20:43:46Z)

Liverpool sale to Red Sox owners uncertain amid court hearing and new offers

LONDON - Liverpool's proposed takeover by the owners of the Boston Red Sox is uncertain after a Singapore businessman raised his offer for the Premier League club on Tuesday and lawyers representing the current owners said a third group is also making a ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-12T16:24:53Z)

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 DLC Details from THQ

Simulation-Based Cornerstone of the Company's Renowned WWE Videogame Portfolio Set to Offer Extensive Variety of Playable In-Game Content and Customization Options to Further Enhance the Virtual WWE Experience AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Oct 12, 2010 (BUSINESS ... (Source: Inside Pulse 2010-10-13T03:09:07Z)

Israel offers deal with conditions

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said for the first time that he would extend the settlement restrictions in the West Bank - if the Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish national homeland. The idea, while innocuous to ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-12T06:59:22Z)

Lions Gate Suggests Merger With MGM

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. has made a merger offer with ailing Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and disclosed the move has the backing of Lions Gate's three biggest shareholders. The largest is Carl Icahn, who has been pushing for such a deal since at least ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-12T23:27:13Z)

First of 33 Trapped Miners Raised To Freedom

After more than two months spent in a dark hole half a mile underground in Chile, rescue workers have begun to bring the first of the 33 miners up to the surface. Annie Murphy is at the San Jose Mine in northern Chile and has the latest. (Source: NPR News 2010-10-13T08:31:15Z)

Microsoft makes big bet on new phone software

NEW YORK - Microsoft Corp. knows the cell phone world is where it's happening, and it's determined to be a part of it. After years of declining sales of phones based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile software, the company is starting with a fresh slate - a ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-10-13T08:09:46Z)

Asia stocks gain as Fed minutes signal more easing

Asian stock markets rose Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled that it is all but certain to take steps to boost the U.S. economy and Japan's machinery orders unexpectedly grew. Oil prices rose above $82 a barrel as a weaker U.S. dollar made crude ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T05:25:08Z)

Sale of Liverpool Soccer Team Dissolves Into Chaos

The marriage of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C. may be delayed. A week after the owner of the Red Sox, New England Sports Ventures, bid for the storied but financially troubled English soccer team, a rival offer has emerged as a decision on the fate ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-13T02:04:42Z)

Jobs saved at McCain Foods in Plover

Projects to Create and Retain More Than 1,000 Jobs PLOVER, GERMANTOWN – Governor Jim Doyle today announced $4.85 million in funding for McCain Foods and TecStar Manufacturing Company to help create and retain more than 1,000 jobs in the state. The ... (Source: WEAU-TV 13 2010-10-12T20:13:57Z)

THQ reveals WWE DLC deal

Fan Axxess allows gamers to obtain all DLC for WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011 for single 800 MSP / $9.99 payment As publishers continue to dabble with new ways of offering 'added value' to gamers through digital content, THQ has revealed a new model to ... (Source: MCV 2010-10-12T13:25:55Z)

Standard Chartered Plans 3.3 Billion-Pound Share Sale

(Adds Deutsche Bank rights offering in third paragraph.) Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Chartered Plc plans to raise about 3.3 billion pounds ($5.2 billion) in a rights offer, as banking regulators debate whether to force large lenders to hold more ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-13T06:22:24Z)

PEOPLE: Lawyers enter not guilty pleas for Vince Neil

LAS VEGAS — A lawyer for rocker Vince Neil entered not guilty pleas for the Motley Crue singer on misdemeanor drunken driving and speeding charges. LAS VEGAS — A lawyer for rocker Vince Neil entered not guilty pleas for the Motley Crue singer on ... (Source: Gwinnett Daily Post 2010-10-12T03:31:47Z)

Wisconsin awards energy funds to two firms

The state of Wisconsin is awarding $4.85 million in State Energy Program funding, including $3.75 million to a Germantown firm, to support business development projects that are expected to create and retain jobs, Gov. Jim Doyle said Tuesday. Germantown's ... (Source: Milwaukee Business Journal 2010-10-12T18:33:44Z)

U.S. Says Israel, Palestinian Deal Possible in Year

(Adds information on recognition in ninth paragraph, background on settlements in last three paragraphs.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Israelis and Palestinians can still reach a final peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending an Israeli ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T21:11:13Z)

THQ Selling SmackDown vs. Raw DLC in Bundle for a Discount

THQ will be selling what it is calling "Fan Axxess" for its upcoming professional wrestling game WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, which "will enable owners to obtain select downloadable content released throughout the life of the videogame" as a single purchase ... (Source: Shacknews 2010-10-12T22:15:38Z)

People: Dee, Elliott to be honored on BET

They are of different genres and different generations, yet Ruby Dee and Missy Elliott both will be among those honored as part of the Black Girls Rock! awards show on BET. Black Girls Rock! is an organization founded by DJ Beverly Bond . It mentors young ... (Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal 2010-10-11T22:45:27Z)

Lions Gate seeks MGM deal, gets Icahn's support

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp has proposed merging with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in a deal valuing one of Hollywood's oldest movie studios at $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion, a source familiar with Lions Gate's strategy said. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-13T05:10:49Z)

Lions Gate offer values MGM at $1.6 billion-$1.8 billion: source

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp's proposed merger with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer values the studio, home to the James Bond films, at about $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion, a source familiar with Lions Gate's strategy said. The Lions Gate offer ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-12T23:12:54Z)

StanChart to raise $5.3 billion in rights offer

By Denny Thomas and Saeed Azhar HONG KONG/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered <STAN.L> launched a $5.3 billion rights issue to bolster its finances for new capital rules and provide the firepower to take advantage of growth ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-13T07:26:49Z)

Rescue Effort Reaches Miners

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile—With the whole world watching, miners trapped deep underground for 69 days began rising to the surface in a red, white and blue rescue capsule dubbed "The Phoenix." Florencio Ávalos, a 31-year old father of two, was the first of 33 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-13T07:19:40Z)

Billionaire Lim Offers $507 Million for Liverpool

(Adds timing of judge's decision in eighth paragraph.) Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Singapore billionaire Peter Lim offered 320 million pounds ($507 million) to buy Premier League soccer team Liverpool, trumping an accepted offer from the Boston Red Sox ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T17:14:59Z)

Oil rises above $83 in Asia as traders bet Fed will move to boost economy

SINGAPORE - Oil prices rose above $83 a barrel Monday in Asia as investors bet the U.S. central bank will soon take action to bolster a weak economic recovery. Benchmark oil for November delivery was up 66 cents to $83.32 a barrel at midday Singapore time ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-11T04:58:52Z)

State assistance helps manufacturers expand

Gov. Jim Doyle today announced $4.85 million in combined state funding for TecStar Manufacturing Company in Germantown and McCain Foods USA Inc. in Plover for expansions that will create or retain more than 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin. Established in 1997 ... (Source: Biz Times 2010-10-12T17:36:28Z)

'I'm so happy!' Five Chile miners gain freedom

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — To hugs, cheers and tears, rescuers using a missile-like escape capsule began pulling 33 men one by one to fresh air and freedom at last early Wednesday, 69 days after they were trapped in a collapsed mine almost a half-mile ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-13T08:16:56Z)

Freeman to get AFI life award

The American Film Institute is honoring Morgan Freeman with its Life Achievement Award. AFI says the 73-year-old Oscar winner will receive the award in June. AFI chair Sir Howard Stringer calls Freeman "an American treasure" who brings a calm authority ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-10-12T19:16:41Z)

Standard Chartered in £3.3bn rights issue

Standard Chartered has announced plans for a £3.3bn rights issue ahead of new capital rules that will force the banking industry to stockpile cash. The emerging market-focused bank says it wants to raise cash ahead of the Basel III rules, which aim to ... (Source: Money Marketing 2010-10-13T08:24:05Z)

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