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Deals of the Hour / October 13, 2010, 2:41 pm

Henry-led group close to Liverpool deal after court clears way

LONDON -- Boston Red Sox owner John Henry arrived at a hastily called meeting of Liverpool's board of directors Wednesday, hoping to complete a takeover of the Premier League club after a British court cleared the way for a sale. The board meeting in ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-13T20:12:45Z)

Republic CEO eyes airline marketing deal, not sale

The parent of Frontier Airlines is not for sale, although its CEO said on Wednesday that he would be interested in a marketing arrangement with a bigger airline. Republic Airways Holdings Inc. runs Frontier Airlines, and also does for-hire flying for other ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-13T21:24:20Z)

Zimbabwe PM: don't recognize our 6 ambassadors

(AP) HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's prime minister says he has asked the United Nations, the European Union and four nations not to recognize six ambassadors who he says the president appointed without consulting him. The government's power-sharing deal ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-10-12T10:12:39Z)

Judge rules against owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. in Liverpool soccer club sale ...

LONDON – A British judge ruled against Liverpool's American owners Wednesday, clearing the way for the sale of the debt-ridden Premier League club after a bitter boardroom battle. The owners of the Boston Red Sox and a Singapore billionaire are bidding ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-13T16:45:10Z)

Israel, Palestinian Peace Deal Possible Within Year, U.S. Says

Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Israel and Palestinians can still reach a peace agreement, even with the current impasse over extending a moratorium on Israeli settlements, a U.S. official said. "We believe this can be resolved in a year's time," State ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-13T01:36:04Z)

Wal Mart to sell Apple's iPad Beginning Friday - Will they discount the Tablet?

Get ready for the Apple iPad's arrival at Wal-Mart Friday, as the world's largest retailer will trail behind and become the fourth chain to carry the computer tablet in their stores. Wal-Mart fell just behind its biggest competitors on the iPad trend, as ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-12T19:59:38Z)

Eagles trade running back Mike Bell to Browns for Jerome Harrison

BEREA, Ohio (AP) - The Cleveland Browns have traded disgruntled running back Jerome Harrison to the Philadelphia Eagles for running back Mike Bell. Harrison, who rushed for 561 yards in Cleveland's final three games last season, has been upset with his ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-10-13T20:34:14Z)

Pfizer to buy Bristol, Tenn.-based King Pharmaceutical for $3.6B

Price: $3.6 billion, or $14.25 per share. Advantage for Pfizer: The deal expands Pfizer's portfolio and would give it access to King's pain drugs and drug candidates, along with the allergy injection EpiPen, treatments for exposure to nerve agents and ... (Source: Knoxville News Sentinel 2010-10-13T00:45:57Z)

Patriots, Vikings take smart business approach to Moss deal

Those words held meaning, in part, because changing anything at the Raiders was rather difficult and rare. However, in New England, the Patriots don't mind change, don't mind making tough decisions, and they only worry about doing what is best for their ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-10T15:22:49Z)

Palestinians open to recognizing Israel within '67 borders

JERUSALEM - Responding to an offer by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to extend a freeze on building in West Bank settlements if the Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish state , a top Palestinian official said Wednesday that such ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-13T20:27:04Z)

PLO envoy: Israel is playing politics

Question: What is the status of the talks? Answer: We are doing our best to try to salvage this process. It is unfortunate that the Israelis have managed to succeed in distracting all the attention from the overall picture to the issue of the settlements ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-13T20:12:45Z)

Rift Endangers Power-Sharing Deal in Zimbabwe

JOHANNESBURG -- After months of putting an optimistic face on his power-sharing deal with Zimbabwe's autocratic president, Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai erupted last week with frustration at Mr. Mugabe and the country's troubled progress ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-10-11T06:03:18Z)

Buzz that retailer Gymboree is up for sale -- for as much as a billion

Kids clothing retailer Gymboree Corp. has agreed to be bought by Bain Capital LLC for $1.8 billion, the Wall Street Journal reports . The private equity firm agreed to pay top dollar for the retailer that was able to cut costs during the downtown and come ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-10-12T17:07:50Z)

Pfizer to buy King Pharmaceuticals for $3.6 billion

Pfizer Inc., looking to increase its footprint in the market for pain treatments, has agreed to pay $3.6 billion to purchase King Pharmaceuticals, which specializes in tamperproof medications. The deal, announced Tuesday, is the largest by Pfizer since it ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-13T06:58:11Z)

Corrected: Wal-Mart Sees U.S. Sales Improving in 4th Quarter

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc should see improvement in sales at its U.S. discount stores in the fourth quarter as the company returns items to shelves and focuses anew on low prices, the company's chief executive said. "I expect to see positive ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-13T18:03:54Z)

Wal-Mart, Sam's Club to sell Apple's iPad, iPhone

ROGERS, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores' warehouse unit Sam's Club will sell Apple's iPad and iPhone. The world's largest retailer said at an investor meeting in Wednesday it is expanding Sam's Club electronics and jewelry sections and will carry the popular ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-10-13T19:08:20Z)

Summary Box: Pfizer buying King for $3.6B

A look at Pfizer Inc.'s plan to buy King Pharmaceuticals Inc. THE PRICE: $3.6 billion, or $14.25 per share. FOR PFIZER: The deal expands Pfizer's portfolio and would give it access to King's pain drugs and drug candidates, along with the allergy injection ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-12T17:22:09Z)

Republic Airways CEO: Marketing tie-up would be interesting, but company isn't for sale now

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The parent of Frontier Airlines is not for sale, although its CEO says he would be interested in a marketing arrangement with a bigger airline. Republic Airways Holdings Inc. runs Frontier Airlines, and also does for-hire flying for ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-13T20:48:33Z)

Walmart to begin selling the iPad

You'll be able to snag an iPad at some Walmart stores starting Friday, but don't look for a discount. Walmart will sell the iPad at Apple's suggested retail price -- $499 to $829 depending on the model, according to the Associated Press. You can order it ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-13T19:01:10Z)

High Court judge rules against Liverpool owners, sale to Red Sox owners moves closer

LONDON - A British judge ruled against Liverpool's American owners Wednesday, clearing the way for the sale of the debt-ridden Premier League club after a bitter boardroom battle. The owners of the Boston Red Sox and a Singapore billionaire are bidding to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-13T20:19:55Z)

Republic CEO eyes airline marketing deal, not sale, 1st Ld-Writethru, US

YORK (AP) - The parent of Frontier Airlines is not for sale, although its CEO said on Wednesday that he would be interested in a marketing arrangement with a bigger airline. Republic Airways Holdings Inc. runs Frontier Airlines, and also does for-hire ... (Source: NewOrleans.Com 2010-10-13T21:31:30Z)

Must viewing? Maybe not for Cowboys-Vikes

Fox must have been giddy when this Week 6 matchup was scheduled. The Vikings were a misguided Brett Favre pass away from the NFC title last season, and the Cowboys were proclaimed the one franchise that could play in a Super Bowl it was hosting. Now, the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-13T19:08:20Z)

Once a premier matchup, now less than must viewing: Cowboys vs. Vikings

Fox must have been giddy when this Week 6 matchup was scheduled. The Vikings were a misguided Brett Favre pass away from the NFC title last season, and the Cowboys were proclaimed the one franchise that could play in a Super Bowl it was hosting. Now, the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-13T19:15:29Z)

UPDATE 4-Bain Capital to take Gymboree private for $1.8 bln

The deal is structured as a tender offer, which typically takes a shorter time to close than a regularly structured deal. A recent deal to take Burger King ( BKC.N ) private was similarly structured. Analyst Margaret Whitfield of Sterne Agee & Leach said ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-11T21:12:24Z)

CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Wal-Mart sees U.S. sales improving in 4th quarter

CHICAGO, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc ( WMT.N ) should see improvement in sales at its U.S. discount stores in the fourth quarter as the company returns items to shelves and focuses anew on low prices, the company's chief executive said. "I ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-13T16:59:29Z)

Zimbabwe PM asks UN, EU to not recognize 6 ambassadors appointed without coalition approval

HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Zimbabwe's prime minister says he has asked the United Nations, the European Union and four nations not to recognize six ambassadors who he says the president appointed without consulting him. The government's power-sharing deal ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-12T09:44:01Z)

Bain's $1.8B bid nets Gymboree

S AN FRANCISCO — Children's clothing retailer Gymboree Corp. is being purchased by affiliates of asset management firm Bain Capital for $1.8 billion. Gymboree said Monday that the deal is for $65.40 per share, a 24 percent premium to Gymboree's ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-12T04:14:44Z)

Running back swap: Eagles deal Mike Bell to Browns for Jerome Harrison

The Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns swapped a pair of tailbacks Wednesday, perhaps hoping a change of scenery could spark two players who thrived in 2009 but have done little this year. The Eagles pick up Jerome Harrison , who rushed for 561 yards ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-13T20:19:55Z)

Birds trade RBs with Browns; Peters needs surgery

Center Mike McGlynn said that as he was getting ready to leave the locker room for practice today, running back Mike Bell walked back in. "He said, 'I've just been traded,' " McGlynn said. Bell, who looked terminally slow in limited action (16 carries, 28 ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-13T21:24:20Z)

Wal-Mart CEO says he expects 'positive' 4Q sales

NEW YORK — Wal-Mart is focusing on smaller-format stores, bringing back "Action Alley" — wide aisles filled with palettes of discounted merchandise — and offering same-day pickup for online purchases in some areas in an effort to jump start ... (Source: WRAL 2010-10-13T19:36:58Z)

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