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Deals of the Hour / November 16, 2010, 8:44 am

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)

Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours, unveils deals

Wal-Mart 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. The world ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T14:54:27Z)

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)

Wesley Snipes to argue for new trial in Ocala

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 whether Snipes will ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-15T13:42:52Z)

'Hug Your Children,' Dad Of Teen Who Died Playing Football Says

BOSTON -- A 16-year-old Sutton boy collapsed and died while playing in a football game in Warren on Monday. Michael Ellsessar was playing at Quaboag Regional High School when he was hit while catching a pass. "He was killed while playing football. It was ... (Source: Boston Channel 2010-11-16T15:57:41Z)

UPDATE 2-AMP, AXA SA launch $13.1 bln bid for AXA Asia Pacific

MELBOURNE/SYDNEY, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Australian wealth manager AMP ( AMP.AX ) and French insurer AXA SA ( AXAF.PA ) launched a $13.1 billion-plus bid for AXA Asia Pacific to close one of Asia's largest takeovers that has dragged on for a year. A deal would ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-15T02:29:59Z)

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 2010-11-16T01:53:01Z)

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)

Rick Peterson will not return as Milwaukee Brewers pitching coach under new manager Ron ...

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have filled out their staff under new manager Ron Roenicke with three new coaches and three returning from last year's group. Former Cincinnati Reds manager Jerry Narron takes over as bench coach in place of Willie ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-11-16T10:14:05Z)

Amazon Black Friday Deals match Walmart's and Best Buy's Offers Tomorrow

Amazon will hold another Black Friday Countdown sale tomorrow. As already expected Amazon is matching some of the deals Walmart has announced for their weekend electronics sale. Amazon also matches the Best Buy Laptop deal available tomorrow as well. The ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-05T02:13:13Z)

Sutton's Michael Ellsessar dies playing

WARREN, Mass. -- A 16-year-old boy has collapsed and died while playing in a junior varsity football game in Massachusetts. Michael Ellsessar was taken by ambulance after collapsing early in Monday's game at Quaboag Regional High School in Warren, about 60 ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-11-16T15:21:54Z)

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)

AMP Bids for AXA Asia

SYDNEY—AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd. is considering a new takeover proposal from French parent AXA SA and AMP Ltd. that may conclude a year-long battle for the wealth manager. A deal would be a coup for AMP, whose previous bid was rejected by the target ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-15T13:14:14Z)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Stocks: Strong retail sales, Caterpillar deal drive market

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 Commerce ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-11-15T18:00:34Z)

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

DETROIT/PROVIDENCE, R.I., Nov 15 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc ( CAT.N ) staked a larger claim in the booming global mining industry with a $7.6 billion deal to buy Bucyrus International Inc ( BUCY.O ), the biggest acquisition in its 85-year history. The ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T00:27:07Z)

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)

Sutton High School student dies playing football

SUTTON, Mass. -- A 16-year-old high school football player died on the field during a game in Warren Monday. Michael Ellsessar collapsed during a junior varsity game that was being played at Quaboag Regional High. A referee began performing CPR before the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-16T15:14:44Z)

ANZ'S Asia push in focus after Hana's 11th hour KEB bid

HONG KONG (Reuters)- Just last week, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group ( ANZ.AX ) seemed to be in the final stages of inking a roughly $4 billion deal for Korea ExChange Bank ( 004940.KS ) that would expand the lender across Asia. Now, ANZ CEO ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-16T14:17:28Z)

UPDATE 2-AMP resumes talks over $10 bln AXA-Asia Pacific bid

SYDNEY, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Australian wealth manager AMP ( AMP.AX ) has resumed $10 billion-plus talks to buy AXA Asia Pacific ( AXA.AX ), the target company confirmed on Friday, although a source said both sides were a long way from agreeing on a deal ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T04:07:45Z)

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)

Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ads Updates Deals

Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ads Updates Deals: latest news about Walmart Black Friday 2010 Ads Updates Deals updates,walmart black friday 2010, walmart black friday 2010 flyer, best buy black friday 2010 ads, black friday 2010 , kmart black friday 2010 ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-16T02:43:07Z)

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)

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)

Black Friday 2010 Deals Come Early from Target, Walmart, Toys R Us and Best Buy

Black Friday 2010 deals are early this year as the biggest retailers, like Target, Walmart and Best Buy, roll out the shopping savings early this year in 2010. Stores are already releasing tons of information about the Black Friday 2010 sales and deals ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-13T15:39:46Z)

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