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Deals of the Hour / November 17, 2010, 12:41 pm

BHP ends $40b Canadian potash bid

MELBOURNE — BHP Billiton Ltd. , the world's largest mining company, abandoned its $40 billion cash offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. after Canada rejected the proposal. BHP also reactivated its share buyback program. The bid was scrapped ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-15T05:14:38Z)

Under Pressure, Blackstone Up its Offer for Dynegy

Ok, Seneca Capital and Carl Icahn. It's your move. Private-equity firm Blackstone Group announced a bump in its offer for energy company Dynegy to $5 a share from $4.50. The stock has been trading above Blackstone's offer price, as hedge fund Seneca ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-16T18:35:10Z)

Best Buy Offers Free Shipping

NEW YORK (November 17, 2010)--Best Buy is offering free shipping for online purchases of hundreds of thousands of items. Some items such as Apple Inc.'s iPads, video game consoles and major appliances are not part of the offer, however. All CDs, Blu-Ray ... (Source: KWTX 2010-11-17T17:51:02Z)

Thousands mourn Riverside officer

RIVERSIDE - A Southern California police officer who was shot to death while pursuing a suspected truck thief was remembered Tuesday as a hero, a soldier and a dedicated public servant at a funeral packed with thousands of mourners. Officer Ryan Bonaminio ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-17T03:32:02Z)

Exclusive! "Glee"'s Ryan Murphy Discusses Darren Criss, Whether Kurt and Blaine Will Be Boyfriends and More!

While Glee 's storylines and overall plot may be all over the map in terms of consistency, there's one thing that you can't deny: What the show represents when it comes to GLBT visibility. Chris Colfer 's Kurt Hummel is coming into millions of ... (Source: AfterElton.com 2010-11-15T03:48:44Z)

PenFed and USAA Announce Alliance Two Leading Financial Service Companies Create ...

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 11/17/10 -- USAA and Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) today announced a new alliance designed to bring easier access to a broader range of complementary products and services to each organization's membership -- the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-17T19:16:56Z)

The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corporation Announces Upsizing and Pricing of Common Stock ...

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. , Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --The Bank of Kentucky Financial Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq: BKYF), the holding company of The Bank of Kentucky , Inc., announced today that it has upsized and priced a public offering of ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-17T18:41:08Z)

Business Highlights

NEW YORK (AP)—Stocks fell for a fourth day as concerns over a slowdown in China and talks about a bailout for Irish banks combined to push the Dow Jones industrial average to its lowest level in a month. Asian markets started a global sell-off after ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-16T23:28:39Z)

UPDATE 2-Novartis commits to investment, eyes buys

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Novartis AG won't reduce investment on the hunt for new drugs and will also search for bolt-on acquisitions, particularly in emerging markets, as it ramps up a group-wide drive to improve efficiency. Chief Executive Joe Jimenez ... (Source: The Guardian 2010-11-17T14:37:46Z)

Canada to Give Investors 'Guidance' After BHP Drops Potash Bid

Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Canada will give investors more clarity on foreign ownership restrictions after BHP Billiton Ltd. withdrew its hostile $40 billion offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. following an initial rejection. "The government will be ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-15T05:14:38Z)

Darren Criss Lands Regular Role on "Glee"

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Actor Darren Criss, who performed the chart-topping cover version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" on TV show "Glee", has landed a regular role on the Fox TV show, creator Ryan Murphy said. Murphy told the afterelton.com ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-15T23:37:00Z)

'Glee': Should Blaine be Kurt's boyfriend?

Ryan Murphy still hasn't decided the answer to the million dollar question. The Glee exec producer tells AfterElton.com that while Darren Criss — who was an instant hit with fans (and on iTunes) singing lead on the Dalton Academy Warblers' rendition ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-11-16T12:58:44Z)

Canada Rejects BHP Bid for Potash

Canadian regulators have rejected BHP Billiton's (NYSE: BHP ) $130 per share hostile takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (NYSE: POT ). Officials in Canada did give BHP 30 days in which to amend its offer, and potentially change their minds. The ... (Source: MarketNewsVideo.com 2010-11-17T13:40:30Z)

Novartis CEO: Offer To Alcon Minority Holders Still Stands

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland -(Dow Jones)- Novartis AG (NVS) Chief Executive Joe Jimenez said Friday the Swiss pharma giant's offer to minority shareholders of eye-care company Alcon Inc (ACL) remains unchanged. "Our offer still stands," Jimenez said on the ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-11-05T10:27:08Z)

Novartis says Alcon deal cannot be all cash

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Novartis AG (NOVN.VX: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) will not go for an all-cash deal to clinch the remaining 23 percent stake it does not already own in U.S.-listed eyecare group Alcon (ACL.N: Quote , Profile ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-17T15:56:30Z)

Amazon Eyes Hollywood With Film Project Launch: AFP

Amazon is getting into the movie business. The online retail giant announced the launch Tuesday of Amazon Studios, inviting filmmakers and screenwriters to submit full-length movies and scripts. Amazon said it will offer a total of $2.7 million to the top ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-17T19:38:24Z)

Slain officer remembered in Riverside

RIVERSIDE - Ryan Bonaminio was an Iraq war veteran who once survived an attack on the dilapidated building where his Army company was serving. But death came for the 27-year-old not on a battlefield, but in a park in his hometown. The former military ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-17T04:43:37Z)

WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |Business Highlights

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell for a fourth day as concerns over a slowdown in China and talks about a bailout for Irish banks combined to push the Dow Jones industrial average to its lowest level in a month. Asian markets started a global sell-off after ... (Source: WIS-TV 2010-11-16T23:50:08Z)

Dynegy Shareholders Delay Voting on Blackstone Takeover Bid

Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Dynegy Inc. delayed until Nov. 23 voting on a takeover bid, giving Chief Executive Officer Bruce Williamson more time to win approval for the $604.5 million offer by Blackstone Group LP, after the world's largest private- equity ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-17T16:10:49Z)

Amazon has eye on Hollywood

Amazon is getting into the movie business. The online retail giant announced the launch on Tuesday of Amazon Studios, inviting filmmakers and screenwriters to submit full-length movies and scripts. Amazon said it will offer a total of 2.7 million dollars ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-11-17T15:42:11Z)

Dynegy OKs raised offer

Power company Dynegy Inc. agreed to private equity firm Blackstone Group 's raised takeover bid and said it plans to still hold the shareholder meeting to vote on the bid Wednesday as previously scheduled. Blackstone blinked at the last minute and raised ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-17T15:20:42Z)

USAA, PenFed join forces to offer more products

Two major military financial institutions — USAA and Pentagon Federal Credit Union — have joined forces to give troops easier access to some of their financial products. It's not a merger, but a "marketing alliance," officials said. USAA is a ... (Source: Air Force Times 2010-11-17T18:33:59Z)

Hundreds attend funeral for slain Riverside officer Ryan Bonaminio

A Southern California police officer who was shot to death while pursuing a suspected truck thief was remembered Tuesday as a hero, a soldier and a dedicated public servant at a funeral packed with thousands of mourners. Officer Ryan Bonaminio, 27, was ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-11-17T08:54:10Z)

Best Buy plugs holiday shoppers into limited free shipping

Best Buy Co. Inc. is introducing a limited free shipping program on the cusp of the shopping frenzy that officially kicks off with Thanksgiving next week. The offer of free shipping, which is valid through Dec. 21, applies to ground shipping of multiple ... (Source: InternetRetailer.com 2010-11-17T19:59:53Z)

Best Buy(R) Offers Free Shipping This Holiday Season

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- One of the most comprehensive shipping programs in the retail landscape just got better right in time for the holidays. Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) is making it easier than ever to check off holiday shopping items by ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-17T13:04:42Z)

Luminex Corporation Launches New FDA Cleared Pharmacogenetic Diagnostic Test

AUSTIN, Texas , Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luminex Corporation (Nasdaq: LMNX - News ), today announced that it has commercially launched its first pharmacogenetic test, the xTAG® CYP2D6 Kit, which recently received 510(k) clearance from the U ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-17T14:44:55Z)

Amazon.com Launches Amazon Studios — a New Online Business to Discover New Talent and ...

Amazon Studios will award filmmakers and screenwriters $2.7 million with the purpose of developing movies under a first–look deal with Warner Bros. Pictures Writers are invited to add scripts to Amazon Studios. Filmmakers are invited to add full–length ... (Source: WebWire 2010-11-17T19:38:24Z)

International Speedway Corporation Announces Closing of Tender Offer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. , Nov. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Speedway Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC") announced today the final results of its previously announced cash tender offer to ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-11-08T21:29:18Z)

TD Ameritrade data theft settlement offered

OMAHA, Neb. - Online brokerage TD Ameritrade plans to offer up to $2,500 to each of the more than 6 million current and former customers affected by the theft of their contact information more than three years ago, if a federal judge approves the deal. The ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-11-17T08:18:22Z)

PenFed and USAA Announce Alliance

USAA and Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) today announced a new alliance designed to bring easier access to a broader range of complementary products and services to each organization's membership -- the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-17T19:09:46Z)

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