Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 17, 2010, 7:41 pm

BLACK FRIDAY LEAKS

Details of the limited once-a-year deals that lucky day-after Thanksgiving shoppers can land in the wee hours of the morning, once a closely-guarded corporate secret, are pouring onto the Internet for anyone to find. Digital copies of "Black Friday ... (Source: Florida Times-Union 2010-11-16T07:07:58Z)

Ohio State's Pettrey replaces Nugent; Deals done?; Bengals add veteran tackle

Rookie Aaron Pettrey got the call Monday morning while he was selling merchandise at his part-time job in the Buckeye Room near the Ohio State campus. His boss gave him the rest of the day off as well as Tuesday. Now he may have to find a replacement for ... (Source: Bengals.com 2010-11-13T23:53:41Z)

Dynegy board accepts sweetened $603M takeover bid by Blackstone, delays shareholder vote

NEW YORK (AP) — Dynegy 's board has accepted a sweetened $603 million takeover bid by Blackstone Group LP, but the deal still faces opposition from two prominent shareholders. The private equity group on Tuesday increased its offer for the Houston power ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-17T21:47:15Z)

Target, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Walmart hatch Black Friday deals

Big news for Black Friday shoppers! Target will sell $3 appliances and Best Buy is planning to offer Sony laptops for $399.99 and a Blu-Ray disc player by Toshiba for $59.99, according to Black Friday ads posted on gottadeal.com. Toys R Us will have Mega ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-11-16T20:08:14Z)

NBA approves Warriors sale

(11-12) 11:34 PST Chicago -- The sale of the 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, the league announced Friday. "We are delighted to welcome Joe ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-12T20:34:27Z)

More costly to eat at McDonald's

A woman walks out of a McDonald's outlet in Beijing yesterday. McDonald's Corp said yesterday that it has raised menu prices on the Chinese mainland by 0.50 yuan to 1 yuan (15 US cents) per item with immediate effect because of the rising costs of ... (Source: English Eastday 2010-11-17T23:56:06Z)

Dynegy accepts Blackstone Group's sweetened takeover offer

Dynegy Inc. 's board has accepted a sweetened $603-million takeover bid by Blackstone Group , but the deal still faces opposition from two prominent shareholders. The private equity group increased its offer Tuesday for the Houston power plant owner 11% to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-17T22:01:34Z)

Travel site Kayak.com files for IPO, cites Google's pending ITA acquisition as a risk

NEW YORK (AP) — Kayak Software Corp., whose site Kayak.com is a popular aggregator of flight and hotel deals, filed for an initial public offering Wednesday, with hopes of raising up to $50 million. The Norwalk, Conn., company did not say in its filing ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-11-17T22:58:50Z)

NFL: Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb's deal not as big as first thought

Nothing is straightforward about Donovan McNabb these days. It turns out the $40 million he is supposed to be guaranteed in his new contract could turn out to be a mere $3.5 million. McNabb's agent, Fletcher Smith, clarified some of the details of McNabb's ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-11-17T05:12:15Z)

Best Buy joins others with free shipping for holidays

Best Buy has joined the free-shipping wars, offering the lure on many online orders for the holidays. Richfield-based Best Buy says hundreds of thousands of items are included. Some items such as Apple Inc.'s iPads, video game consoles and major appliances ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-18T01:14:51Z)

Lions' Stafford to pass on shoulder surgery, ruled out vs. 'Boys

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford isn't planning surgery on his injured right shoulder. Stafford will miss his second straight game on Sunday at Dallas and seventh this season with a separated throwing shoulder. Shaun Hill ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-17T19:45:34Z)

Pa.-based ATI to acquire Milwaukee-area Ladish Co.

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Technologies Inc. is acquiring Milwaukee-area Ladish Co. Inc. for $778 million. The deal combines companies with expertise in specialty-metal production. Ladish shareholders must still approve the deal. ATI said Wednesday that ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-18T00:24:44Z)

Allegheny Inks $778M Deal to Buy Ladish

Metal producer Allegheny Technologies ( ATI ) will buy Ladish ( LDSH ) for $778 million in an effort to expand its portfolio and presence in the aerospace and industrial markets. Under the terms of the deal, Ladish shareholders will receive $24 in cash and ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-17T20:35:40Z)

Dynegy delays vote tally on Blackstone deal

HOUSTON (Reuters) - A shareholder meeting to vote on Blackstone Group's (BX.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) proposed takeover of Dynegy Inc (DYN.N: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ) was recessed on Wednesday, indicating the power ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-17T22:15:53Z)

Stores, customers not waiting for Black Friday

Looking for the best places to do some holiday shopping? The Indianapolis Star's retail team can tell you that and more. Follow us on Twitter @indystar_shop or "like" us on Facebook @IndyStar Shop, and we'll share the latest on deals, retail trends ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-11-17T16:25:08Z)

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)

Wal-Mart expands Black Friday hours, unveils deals

Wal-Mart plans to open most of its stores at midnight the night of Thanksgiving, the company announced Monday, becoming the latest in a series of retailers to expand hours to lure shoppers who want to get a head-start hunting for holiday bargains. American ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-15T21:35:19Z)

UPDATE 1-Kayak website operator files for IPO

NEW YORK Nov 17 (Reuters) - The operator of the popular Kayak.com website that aggregates airline, hotel and rental car deals, filed on Wednesday to raise as much as $50 million in an initial public offering. Kayak Software Corp's filing with the U.S ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-17T23:06:00Z)

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)

Some stores will open on Thanksgiving Day

It seems the rules change every year for Black Friday. In fact, you could call it Black Friday Week this year, because some area stores aren't waiting for the day after Thanksgiving to post those popular doorbuster sales. A few stores have confirmed they ... (Source: Leaf Chronicle 2010-11-18T01:00:32Z)

Dollar Tree completes $52M purchase of Canada's Dollar Giant stores

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Discount retailer Dollar Tree says it has completed the purchase of Canada's Dollar Giant stores for about $52 million in cash. The Chesapeake -based company said Wednesday the deal includes 86 Dollar Giant Stores, including ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-17T14:01:58Z)

NFL: Bengals sign Pettrey to replace injured kicker

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed former Ohio State University kicker Aaron Pettrey to replace another former Buckeye. Kicker Mike Nugent was lost for the season after tearing a knee ligament during a successful onside kick play in the ... (Source: Indiana Gazette 2010-11-17T18:12:30Z)

With QB Stafford down, Lions call on Hill again

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Shaun Hill is back as Detroit's starting quarterback, and the Lions are moving on yet again without injured Matthew Stafford . Hill started five games earlier in the season after Stafford separated the same shoulder in the opener ... (Source: NFL 2010-11-11T00:04:24Z)

Lions QB Stafford glad to know surgery isn't plan

ALLEN PARK (AP) — Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford isn't planning surgery on his injured right shoulder. Stafford will miss his second straight game on Sunday at Dallas and seventh this season with a separated throwing shoulder. Shaun Hill ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-11-17T21:32:56Z)

UPDATE 2-Allegheny Tech to buy Ladish for $778 mln

BANGALORE, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Specialty metals producer Allegheny Technologies Inc ( ATI.N ) agreed to buy aerospace parts maker Ladish Co Inc ( LDSH.O ) for about $778 million in cash and stock in its largest ever deal, positioning itself for a recovery ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-17T18:26:49Z)

Dollar Tree buys Dollar Giant stores

Discount retailer Dollar Tree said it has completed the purchase of Canada's Dollar Giant stores for about $52 million in cash. The Chesapeake-based company said Wednesday that the deal includes 86 Dollar Giant Stores, including substantially all assets ... (Source: HamptonRoads.com 2010-11-18T02:12:07Z)

Kayak website operator files for IPO

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The operator of the popular Kayak.com website that aggregates airline, hotel and rental car deals, filed on Wednesday to raise as much as $50 million in an initial public offering. Kayak Software Corp's filing with the U.S. Securities ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-17T23:13:09Z)

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)

Business briefs: Tomato growers cut union deal

Growers of the bulk of U.S. winter tomatoes struck a major deal Tuesday with a Florida farmworkers' group to boost wages and working conditions, clearing the way for food giants such as McDonald's, Burger King and Whole Foods to pass along more money to ... (Source: Monterey County Herald 2010-11-17T16:53:46Z)

Dollar Tree completes Dollar Giant stores purchase

Discount retailer Dollar Tree says it has completed the purchase of Canada's Dollar Giant stores for about $52 million in cash. The Chesapeake-based company said Wednesday the deal includes 86 Dollar Giant Stores, including substantially all assets ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-17T14:09:08Z)

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