Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 6:42 pm

Roundup: Buck, Marlins reportedly close to deal

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star catcher John Buck and the Florida Marlins are close to agreement on an $18 million, three-year contract. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-17T02:06:08Z)

AP Source: GM to expand number of shares in stock offering; deal could become largest US IPO

DETROIT (AP) — Investor demand for General Motors stock has been so strong that the company will expand its initial public offering by 31 percent, to 478 million common shares, a person briefed on the sale said Tuesday. The move, coupled with an expected ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-17T01:44:40Z)

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)

How Much of a Bargain Is EMC's Stock by the Numbers?

Numbers can lie -- yet they're the best first step in determining whether a stock is a buy. In this series, we use some carefully chosen metrics to size up a stock's true value based on the following clues: The current price multiples. The consistency of ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-11-13T21:01:53Z)

Braves acquire 2B Uggla from Marlins for 2 players

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Power-hitting second baseman Dan Uggla has been traded from the Florida Marlins to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Omar Infante and left-hander Mike Dunn. A two-time All-Star, Uggla hit .287 with 33 homers and 105 RBIs last season and had ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-11-16T23:00:01Z)

Are Shorts Watching This Number at Qiagen?

I often use accounts receivable (AR) and days sales outstanding (DSO) to judge a company's current health and future prospects. It's an important step in separating the pretenders from the market's best stocks. Alone, AR -- the amount of money owed the ... (Source: Motley Fool 2010-11-15T23:58:29Z)

REFILE-Microsoft CEO sells 12 pct of his stake, says committed

SEATTLE, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp ( MSFT.O ) Chief Executive Steve Ballmer sold $1.3 billion worth of shares in the company, cutting his stake by about 12 percent, but said his first stock sale in seven years should not be taken as a lack of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T16:09:33Z)

Yahoo teams with Groupon, others to dangle deals

Yahoo Inc. is hopping on the bargain-hunting bandwagon with Groupon, the Internet's hottest discount broker, and more than a dozen other similar services. The partnerships announced Tuesday are the latest in a series of alliances that Yahoo Inc. has forged ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-16T20:15:23Z)

AP Source: GM to expand IPO by 31 percent

DETROIT -- Investor demand for General Motors stock has been so strong that the company will expand its initial public offering by 31 percent, to 478 million common shares, a person briefed on the sale said Tuesday. The move could make GM's IPO the largest ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-16T23:42:58Z)

Walmart expands Black Friday shopping hours

NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the day after Thanksgiving, the company said today, 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: Star-Press 2010-11-15T16:41:49Z)

Buck and Marlins near $18M, 3-year deal (AP)

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star catcher John Buck and the Florida Marlins are close to agreement on an $18 million, three-year contract. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the deal ... (Source: Bayou Buzz 2010-11-16T23:50:08Z)

UPDATE 4-GM boosts IPO pricing, offers more preferred shrs

NEW YORK/DETROIT, Nov 16 (Reuters) - General Motors has increased the preferred stock on offer by a third and raised the price for common stock in its landmark IPO, bringing the U.S. government closer to break-even on its controversial bailout. GM [GM.UL ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T17:37:54Z)

Yahoo teams with Groupon to dangle deals

SAN FRANCISCO -- Yahoo is hopping on the bargain-hunting bandwagon with Groupon, the Internet's hottest discount broker, and more than a dozen other similar services. The partnerships announced Tuesday are the latest in a series of alliances that Yahoo Inc ... (Source: KABC 2010-11-16T22:38:33Z)

No big changes expected immediately for Warriors

OAKLAND, Calif. - The backdrop at the introduction of new Golden State Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber was a picturesque view of the Bay: clear skies, the Bay Bridge, the foliage of Treasure Island. The setting: an upscale luncheon at the Epic ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-11-16T07:50:55Z)

New Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber preach patience

The backdrop at the introduction of new Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber was a picturesque view of the Bay: clear skies, the Bay Bridge, the foliage of Treasure Island. The setting: an upscale luncheon at the Epic Roasthouse, intricate in details ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-16T16:04:51Z)

Yahoo CEO reiterates company vision, sidesteps touchy topics

Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Carol Bartz reiterated her vision for the struggling company as a 21st century media business during an interview at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, but sidestepped touchier topics, including an executive brain drain and ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-17T02:06:08Z)

Prince William To Wed Kate Middleton In Biggest Royal Event Since Diana

It was officially announced this morning that Prince William and Kate Middleton are engaged and will marry in 2011. You could almost feel the collective sigh of relief from this side of the pond. William and Kate, both 28, were engaged in October while ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2010-11-17T01:44:40Z)

Walmart expands hours for Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving

NEW YORK - Walmart says most of its stores will be open at midnight on the day after Thanksgiving. It's the latest retailer to expand its hours to lure in shoppers who want to get a head-start on holiday bargain shopping. It also is offering shoppers a ... (Source: NewsNet 5 2010-11-16T11:47:09Z)

Beatles coming to Apple's iTunes?

SAN FRANSISCO: The Fab Four's music is expected, finally, to be available for sale at Apple Inc's online music store, a source said after the consumer electronics giant signaled a major announcement about iTunes set for Tuesday -- igniting a frenzy of ... (Source: Times of India 2010-11-16T12:30:06Z)

Galaxy Tab pricing in Europe slashed to compete with iPad

European pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Tab has plunged in the past couple of days in what might be a sign of early trouble for the Android tablet. In the UK, the cost of the Galaxy Tab has dropped from an already partly reduced £700 ($1,109) to £470 ($ ... (Source: Electronista 2010-11-16T21:34:07Z)

NBA approves sale of Warriors to Joe Lacob and Peter Guber

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2010 -- The sale of the NBA's Golden State Warriors to a group led by Joe Lacob and Peter Guber has been completed following unanimous approval from the NBA's Board of Governors. "We are delighted to welcome Joe Lacob and Peter Guber as ... (Source: NBA 2010-11-14T01:55:23Z)

Beatles coming to Apple's iTunes

NEW YORK: The Beatles on Apple's iTunes? Let it be. The Fab Four's music is expected, finally, to be available for sale at Apple Inc's online music store, a source said after the consumer electronics giant signaled a major announcement about iTunes ... (Source: New Straits Times 2010-11-16T03:04:35Z)

Beatles coming to Apple's iTunes - source

The Beatles on Apple's iTunes? Let it be. The Fab Four's music is expected, finally, to be available for sale at Apple Inc's online music store, a source said after the consumer electronics giant signaled a major announcement about iTunes set for Tuesday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T09:45:27Z)

Microsoft's Gates, Ballmer Defend Stock Sales

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates and Chief Executive Steve Ballmer defended recent stock sales on Tuesday as they faced tough questions from shareholders frustrated by the lack of growth in the company's shares over the past decade ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-16T18:56:39Z)

Prince William has given Kate Middleton his mother Princess Diana's engagement ring

LONDON (AP) — Prince William finally became engaged to longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton , giving her his late mother's engagement ring and Britain the prospect of its biggest royal wedding since Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer almost 30 years ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-16T17:16:26Z)

UPDATE 1-Microsoft's Gates, Ballmer defend stock sales

SEATTLE, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) Chairman Bill Gates and Chief Executive Steve Ballmer defended recent stock sales on Tuesday as they faced tough questions from shareholders frustrated by the ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-16T19:25:17Z)

Is Agnico-Eagle Mines' Cash Flow Just for Show?

Although business headlines still tout earnings numbers, many investors have moved past net earnings as a measure of a company's economic output. That's because earnings are very often less trustworthy than cash flow, since earnings are more open to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T09:38:18Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab is on sale from Verizon, Sprint on Sunday

After about seven months with the nascent tablet computer market largely to itself, Apple's iPad has a new challenger arriving in stores Thursday: the Samsung Galaxy Tab . The much hyped Galaxy Tab is available from Verizon for $599.99. The mobile carrier ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-11T18:26:47Z)

Prince William engaged to be married

L ONDON — The college romance that seemed to wilt under the pressure of adulthood and the glare of the paparazzi has blossomed at last. Prince William is finally engaged to his longtime girlfriend and will give Britain its biggest royal wedding since ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-16T19:46:45Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab vs. Apple iPad

Nov 16, 2010 (Detroit Free Press - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- More than eight months after the release of the Apple iPad, fans of Google's Android mobile operating system finally have a contender in the race for tablet supremacy ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-11-16T12:58:44Z)

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