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Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 12:42 pm

Truck dealer offers AK-47 voucher w/ purchase

SANFORD, Fla. (KABC) -- A Florida truck dealer is offering a new incentive to boost sales. It's not zero percent financing--it's an AK-47. Buyers get a voucher for an AK-47 assault rifle if they buy a truck from Nick Ginetta. Not everyone likes the idea ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-16T03:54:42Z)

Wall Street advances on deals, upbeat data

NEW YORK — Stocks rose Monday following a spike in corporate dealmaking and news that retail sales jumped to the highest level in seven months in October. Consumer spending rose 1.2 percent last month thanks to higher demand for automobiles, the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-15T20:16:34Z)

Steelers cut erratic kicker Jeff Reed

PITTSBURGH -- For eight years, the Steelers tolerated Jeff Reed 's off-field incidents and had no issues with his platinum-dyed hair and quirkiness. What they couldn't forgive were his misses. Reed, who began the season as one of the 10 most accurate ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-16T19:39:36Z)

Bucyrus sale unlikely to cost blue-collar jobs

The pending sale of Bucyrus International Inc. will likely result in the loss of some senior management jobs, but company officials say the blue-collar workforce will remain intact in the Milwaukee area. In a blockbuster deal, Caterpillar Inc. ( CAT ), the ... (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2010-11-16T05:56:23Z)

Steelers cut kicker Jeff Reed

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have cut Jeff Reed , who began the season as one of the 10 most accurate kickers in NFL history but has been erratic all season. Reed, the Steelers' kicker since the middle of the 2002 season, will be replaced by ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-16T19:25:17Z)

Video-Playing Girls More Likely to Be Aggressive: Report

If your daughter plays too many video games, there's a chance she might carry a weapon to school or start fights, according to Yale researchers. The study found some significant health risks and gender differences associated with gaming. Researchers ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T12:37:15Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday hours

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart plans to open most of its stores well before dawn — at midnight — the day after Thanksgiving, the company announced Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a ... (Source: Omaha World-Herald 2010-11-16T13:48:50Z)

Tennessee Titans' Randy Moss will get more chances, Jeff Fisher says

Armchair quarterbacks all over town sounded off Monday, wondering why Randy Moss was a nonfactor for the Tennessee Titans in a 29-17 loss to the Dolphins. Coach Jeff Fisher admitted there were some missed opportunities with the veteran receiver, who was ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-16T15:29:03Z)

Rick Peterson Out as Brewers Pitching Coach; Rick Kranitz Replaces Him

Even though he had one year left on his contract, Rick Peterson had to re-interview for his job as Brewers pitching coach after they hired Ron Roenicke as their new manager. That process didn't go so well for Peterson, who was replaced on Monday by former ... (Source: FanHouse 2010-11-15T20:59:31Z)

Roundup: Dodgers re-sign Kuroda

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. Kuroda had been considering a return to his native Japan, where he once starred for the Hiroshima Carp. But the 35-year-old ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-16T04:44:48Z)

Few health hazards seen for most teen video gamers, study says

HARTFORT, Conn. -- The good news is that not only do video games pose little in the way of health hazards for most teens, they're even linked to lower smoking. The bad news is that a small group of adolescents are "problem gamers," and that can lead to ... (Source: Lexington Herald-Leader 2010-11-15T23:58:29Z)

Steelers cut kicker Jeff Reed, sign Suisham

PITTSBURGH—For eight years, the Pittsburgh tolerated Jeff Reed's off-field incidents and had no issues with his platinum-dyed hair and quirkiness. What they couldn't forgive were his misses. Reed, who began the season as one of the 10 most accurate ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-16T19:25:17Z)

Roundup: Phillies re-sign reliever Contreras

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras to a $5.5 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2013. The deal was announced Monday. The 38-year-old Contreras was a key member in the bullpen for the ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-16T04:44:48Z)

Haley picks Tom Davis for budget task force

COLUMBIA -- Gov.-elect Nikki Haley selected state Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, and four others for a new fiscal crisis task force charged with finding ways to deal with a looming state budget crisis that could top $1 billion. Haley announced the group ... (Source: Island Packet Online 2010-11-16T02:21:38Z)

Hana Financial in talks over KEB stake

Hana Financial Group has signed a preliminary agreement with Lone Star to buy a majority stake in Korea Exchange Bank from the US private equity group, valued at $3.8bn, challenging Australian bank ANZ for control of South Korea's sixth-largest lender ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-11-16T11:32:50Z)

Stock Market Stocks finish mixed as dollar gains strength

NEW YORK (AP) Stocks slumped to a mixed finish Monday as the dollar posted its second day of gains over concerns that Europe is on the edge of another bailout. Investors believe that Ireland may seek help from its fellow members in the European Union as ... (Source: Star-Democrat 2010-11-16T13:13:03Z)

Strong retail sales, Caterpillar deal drive stocks

Stocks rose Monday following a spike in corporate dealmaking and news that retail sales jumped to the highest level in seven months in October. Consumer spending rose 1.2 percent last month thanks to higher demand for automobiles, the Commerce Department ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T19:47:56Z)

Florida truck dealer gives away free AK-47 assault rifle with every purchase in honor of veterans

Car salesmen are known for trying anything to make a sale, but one Florida dealership's special offer has a shot at being the country's most outlandish. At Nations Trucks in Sanford , Fl., the deal is simple: "Buy a truck, get a free AK-47 ." "We wanted to ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-11-16T17:09:16Z)

Dealer offers free AK-47 for truck buyers

A Florida car dealership trying to drum up business is offering an unusual perk for potential used-truck buyers: A free AK-47 assault rifle. General sales manager Nick Ginetta says that since the promotion was announced on Veterans Day, business has more ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T21:21:00Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday hours, deals

NEW YORK - Walmart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-15T20:23:44Z)

Titans QB Kerry Collins out 'several weeks' with calf injury

Titans quarterback Kerry Collins will "probably miss several weeks" because of the calf injury he suffered Sunday against Miami, Coach Jeff Fisher said Monday. Collins started in place of Vince Young, who has been bothered by an ankle injury. Young ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-11-16T07:15:08Z)

Haley taps panel for $1B budget fix

COLUMBIA -- Gov.-elect Nikki Haley set up a fiscal crisis task force on Monday to come up with ideas to deal with a looming state budget crisis that could top $1 billion. Haley said she's worked since the election to get a handle on the state's problems ... (Source: Aiken Standard 2010-11-16T15:57:41Z)

Hana Decision on KEB Stake Likely Next Week

SEOUL—South Korea's Hana Financial Group Inc. said it has a preliminary agreement to buy a controlling stake in Korea Exchange Bank from Lone Star Funds in a deal worth about $4 billion. "We are in talks with Lone Star to buy a 51% stake in KEB, and we ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-16T14:31:47Z)

Caterpillar Keeps Mining Emerging Markets With Bucyrus Buy

Caterpillar unveiled its largest acquisition ever, paying $7.6 billion for mining equipment maker Bucyrus. Doug Oberhelman , chairman and CEO of Caterpillar, said that the deal is "a strong statement about our belief in the bright future of the mining ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-15T19:04:59Z)

Titans' QB shuffle continues: 49ers stick with Troy

Vince Young didn't start Sunday because of a bad ankle. Now the Titans better hope Young isn't too sore from playing in the second half of the 29-17 loss at Miami because backup Kerry Collins has a serious calf injury. Titans coach Jeff Fisher said Collins ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-16T00:34:16Z)

CORRECTED-UPDATE 7-Caterpillar buying Bucyrus in bet on mining

DETROIT/PROVIDENCE, R.I., Nov 15 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc (CAT.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) staked a larger claim in the booming global mining industry with a $7.6 billion deal to buy Bucyrus International Inc (BUCY.O: Quote , Profile ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-16T01:10:04Z)

Video-Playing Girls More Likely to Be Aggressive: Yale

If your daughter plays too many video games, there's a chance she might carry a weapon to school or start fights, according to Yale researchers. The study found some significant health risks and gender differences associated with gaming. Researchers ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T16:19:10Z)

Hana in prelim deal with Lone Star to buy KEB-source

SEOUL Nov 16 (Reuters) - South Korea's Hana Financial Group ( 086790.KS ) has signed a non-binding preliminary agreement with private equity firm Lone Star to buy a controlling stake in Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) ( 004940.KS ), a source said on Tuesday. "It ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-15T23:58:29Z)

Haley Sets Up Fiscal Crisis Task Force

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Gov.-elect Nikki Haley is asking a fiscal crisis task force to come up with ideas to deal with a looming state budget crisis that could top $1 billion. Estimates show the state's $5 billion budget faces a $1 billion hole in July and ... (Source: WYFF4.com 2010-11-16T03:47:32Z)

Wal-Mart to open most stores at midnight on Black Friday, plans $298 laptop, $198 TV deal

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight on Thanksgiving night, the company said Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. The ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-15T14:47:17Z)

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