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Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 4:43 pm

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)

Fla. farmworkers, tomato growers in landmark deal

The growers who produce the bulk of the country's winter tomatoes have reached a major deal with farmworkers on better pay and conditions, ending more than a decade-long battle between the groups. The new deal finally activates agreements with food chains ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-16T17:37:54Z)

Fla. tomato growers, farmworkers in landmark deal

Growers of the bulk of all U.S. winter tomatoes struck a major deal Tuesday with a Florida farmworkers' group to boost their wages and working conditions, clearing the way for food giants such as McDonald's, Burger King and upscale grocer Whole Foods to ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-16T21:05:29Z)

Strong retail sales, Caterpillar deal drive up Dow

NEW YORK — Stocks closed mixed Monday despite 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% last month thanks to higher demand for automobiles, the Commerce ... (Source: USA Today 2010-11-15T21:28:09Z)

Kuroda returns to Dodgers

The Dodgers re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. The deal was announced Monday after he took a physical in Los Angeles. Kuroda had been considering a return to his native Japan, where he once starred for the ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-11-16T08:26:43Z)

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)

UPDATE 1-Top Democrat signals deal on Bush-era tax cuts

WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The top Democrat in the U.S. Senate said on Tuesday he was willing to consider a temporary tax cut extension for all income levels, a step that could pave the way for a possible deal with Republicans on Bush-era tax cuts ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T21:12:39Z)

UPDATE 8-Upsized GM IPO could be biggest US deal ever

NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - General Motors Co [GM.UL] is boosting the size of its common stock offering by more than 30 percent to $15.5 billion, two people familiar with the matter said, potentially making its landmark IPO the largest U.S. offering ever ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-17T00:11:36Z)

Top Democrat signals deal on Bush-era tax cuts

The top Democrat in the Senate said on Tuesday he was willing to consider a temporary tax cut extension for all income levels, a step that could pave the way for a possible deal with Republicans on Bush-era tax cuts. "This is something we will take a look ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T21:19:48Z)

Yahoo! Local Offers: Making Yahoo! a Home for Deals and Discounts

Tuesday, Yahoo! announced its very own deal service that by selling coupons and discounts for local businesses. Yahoo! will offer this in the US by partnering with 20 providers including Groupon Inc. and LivingSocial.com. "Local Offers Program" is Yahoo!'s ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-16T22:24:14Z)

Phillies re-sign RHP Contreras to 2-year deal

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras , agreeing Monday to a $5.5 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2013. Contreras gets $2.5 million in each of the next two seasons, and the Phillies ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-14T23:59:40Z)

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)

Tomato Growers, Farm Workers Reach Deal

IMMOAKALEE, Fla.—The growers who produce the bulk of the country's winter tomatoes have reached a major deal with farm workers on better pay and conditions, ending more than a decade-long battle. The new deal activates agreements with food chains such as ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-16T19:39:36Z)

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)

Wesley Snipes wants a new trial

Attorneys for Wesley Snipes will try to convince a Florida judge the actor deserves a new trial arguing the jury was biased. A hearing is scheduled for Monday before U.S. District Court Judge William Terrell Hodges. It's unclear whether Snipes will attend ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-11-15T23:08:22Z)

Phillies re-sign Jose Contreras to 2-year deal

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 four-time NL East ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-15T22:18:16Z)

Wall Street advances on deals, upbeat data

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 2010-11-15T20:16:34Z)

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)

Yahoo Moves into Local Deals

Yahoo has made its move in the burgeoning local deals space, announcing "Local Offers," a service that will pull together deep discounts from more than a dozen partners including Groupon, LivingSocial and Coupons.com. In other words, rather than go ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-16T17:09:16Z)

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 2010-11-16T09:38:18Z)

Wesley Snipes to argue for new tax trial

OCALA, Fla. -- Actor Wesley Snipes is heading back to court, hoping to convince a central Florida judge he deserves a new trial because he claims the jury was biased. U.S. District Court Judge William Terrell Hodges will hear arguments Nov. 15. Snipes ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-02T21:00:37Z)

Dodgers re-sign pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to 1-year deal worth $12 million

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. The deal was announced Monday after he took a physical in Los Angeles . Kuroda had been considering a return to his native Japan ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-16T04:16:10Z)

UPDATE 7-GM IPO could raise over $22 bln -source

NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Reuters) - General Motors Co [GM.UL] is boosting the size of its common stock offering by more than 30 percent, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, potentially making its landmark IPO the largest U.S. offering ever. The ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-16T22:52:52Z)

Dodgers give Kuroda one-year, $12 million deal

MLB: Right-hander, who had thought about returning to Japan, gets $12M pact to stay with Dodgers. The Dodgers re-signed free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal worth $12 million. The deal was announced Monday after he took a physical in Los ... (Source: Los Angeles Daily News 2010-11-16T07:50:55Z)

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)

Wesley Snipes to argue for new trial in Ocala

OCALA, Fla. — Attorneys for Wesley Snipes will try to convince a central Florida judge the actor deserves a new trial arguing the jury was biased. A hearing is scheduled for Monday before U.S. District Court Judge William Terrell Hodges. It's unclear ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-15T11:55:29Z)

Yahoo! adds Twitter, Zynga, and local deals

Yahoo! on Tuesday meshed microblogging sensation Twitter and social game star Zynga into its websites as the faded Internet pioneer strived to stay relevant in a changing online world. Yahoo! also revealed that it is testing a service that would let ... (Source: PhysOrg 2010-11-16T20:15:23Z)

Obama Presses to Complete Free-Trade Deal With South Korea

WASHINGTON — The White House is intensifying negotiations with South Korea on revising a free-trade agreement negotiated by the Bush administration, even though the accord still faces opposition from Democratic politicians, labor unions and the Ford ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-09T00:56:53Z)

GM Said to Increase IPO Size as Treasury Sells More

Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co.'s initial public offering will expand by almost a third as the U.S. Treasury Department and the United Auto Workers' retiree health-care trust sell more stock, said two people familiar with the plans. GM may ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-16T22:31:23Z)

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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