Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / November 19, 2010, 5:42 pm

Consumer lender and online bank Ally announces expiration of exchange offer

NEW YORK — Ally Financial Inc., the consumer lender and online bank, said Friday that about $1.97 billion of its senior notes were tendered in a recent exchange offer that expired at midnight. The new notes are identical to the old notes, except that ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-19T21:09:06Z)

Verizon happy to offer Windows Phone 7 devices 'as soon as Microsoft has 'em ready'

Yes, Verizon's calling them "Windows 7 mobile devices," but the underlying message is clear -- Verizon's tossing the Windows Phone 7 CDMA ball squarely into Microsoft's court. There are no CDMA-ready smartphones running Microsoft's latest mobile operating ... (Source: engadget 2010-11-14T22:40:55Z)

S&P puts Walter Energy on CreditWatch after bid

Jump to story headline MSN Hotmail More Autos My MSN Video Careers & Jobs Personals Weather Delish Quotes White Pages Games Real Estate Wonderwall Horoscopes Shopping Yellow Pages Local Edition Traffic Feedback Maps & Directions Travel Full MSN Index Bing ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-19T00:09:14Z)

Verizon's first WP7 phone may be the HTC Trophy

Computerworld - The HTC Trophy will be the first Windows Phone 7-based Verizon Wireless smartphone, according to several reports on the Web today. A Verizon spokeswoman, who last week said the company plans to sell WP7-based smartphones next year, delined ... (Source: Computerworld 2010-11-15T21:28:09Z)

Harford robbers steal more than 100 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' video games

Handgun-wielding robbers who burst into a video-game store in Harford County over the weekend made off with more than just cash. They also stole more than 100 copies of the highly anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops," which won't go on sale until Tuesday ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-11-08T02:59:46Z)

Endeavour Silver Confirms Amended Offer for Cream Minerals of $0.14 per Share, Payable in Cash

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/19/10 -- Endeavour Silver Corp. (TSX: EDR)(NYSE Amex: EXK)(DBFrankfurt: EJD) ("Endeavour") confirms that on November 18, 2010 it gave notice to Valiant Trust Company, the depositary for Endeavour's offer ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-19T18:53:05Z)

Rihanna Naked for Playboy Photos? Doesn't Want Money to Pose Nude

Apparently R&B diva Rihanna has been offered deals to pose nude for Playboy magazine multiple times. The pop princess has turned down the offers to the dismay of many admirers though. While many fans would love to see Rihanna naked on the Playboy cover and ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-19T23:32:15Z)

Ally Financial Announces Expiration and Results of Registered Exchange Offer

DETROIT , Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. ("Ally") today announced the expiration and results of its offer to exchange (the "exchange offer") its outstanding 8.300 percent Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2015 (the "old notes") that were ... (Source: MLive.com 2010-11-19T16:58:33Z)

Black Friday 2010 Ad Leak Alerts; Sears, Best Buy, Walmart and Kmart

Black Friday 2010 Ad Leak Alert; Sears, Best Buy, Walmart, & Target. Best Buy has some amazing Black Friday sales coming your way. How would you like a 50-inch HDTV for $699? Best Buy is offering a Panasonic Viera 50-inch plasma TV for $699. The Nintendo ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-11-19T19:43:12Z)

Colo. school bus crashes off icy highway, 12 hurt

Colorado authorities say a bus carrying middle school basketball players slid off an icy road and rolled, injuring 12 people onboard. An adult male was flown by helicopter to an area hospital following the Tuesday night crash, which came amid snowy weather ... (Source: OneNewsNow 2010-11-10T09:09:37Z)

Western Coal Surges on Walter's C$3.3 Billion Offer

Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Western Coal Corp., a Canadian mining producer, surged as much as 51 percent after Walter Energy Corp. offered to buy the company for C$3.3 billion ($3.2 billion) to increase access to the commodity. Western Coal rose C$3.34, or 45 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-18T19:51:32Z)

Summary Box: Walter Energy bid for Western Coal

THE PLAYERS: Walter Energy is a major U.S. coal producer and exporter based in Tampa, Fla. Western Coal Corp. is a Canadian coal company. THE OFFER: Walter Energy wants to acquire Western in a deal valued at $3.2 billion in cash. The offer includes ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-18T22:07:33Z)

EMC begins tender offer for Isilon shares

HOPKINTON, Mass. -- Data storage company EMC Corp. said Friday that it began its tender offer to buy outstanding shares of Isilon Systems Inc. for $33.85 apiece in cash. The acquisition was initially announced Monday. EMC shares rose 38 cents to $21.89 in ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-19T20:47:37Z)

Ally announces expiration of exchange offer

NEW YORK -- Ally Financial Inc., the consumer lender and online bank, said Friday that about $1.97 billion of its senior notes were tendered in a recent exchange offer that expired at midnight. The new notes are identical to the old notes, except that they ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-19T21:16:15Z)

Potash Falls After Canada Blocks BHP Takeover Offer

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. fell the most in a week after Canada blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile bid for the world's largest fertilizer producer. Potash Corp. dropped $3.53, or 2.4 percent, to $141.97 at 4:15 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T20:43:56Z)

Moody's backs Potash ratings after BHP ends bid

NEW YORK (AP) -- Moody's Investors Service backed its rating on Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Friday after BHP Billiton Ltd. withdrew its $38.6 billion takeover bid for Potash. Moody's kept its 'Baa1' rating on the company's debt, saying it expects prices ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-19T18:53:05Z)

EMC Corp. Commences Tender Offer To Acquire Isilon Systems - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Data storage solutions provider EMC Corp. (EMC: News ) Friday commences a tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Isilon Systems, Inc. (ISLN: News ) for $33.85 per share in cash or a total consideration of $2.25 ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-19T18:31:37Z)

Report: HTC Trophy is Verizon's First Windows Phone 7 Device

As noted earlier , Verizon has apparently seen the light on Windows Phone 7 and will be offering up devices soon. How soon? "Early" 2011, according to a Verizon pamphlet leaked to Engadget , which reveals the HTC Trophy as Verizon's first Windows Phone ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-15T22:46:54Z)

IntraLinks Files Registration Statement for Proposed Follow-on Public Offering

NEW YORK , Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IntraLinks Holdings, Inc. IL , a leading provider of critical information exchange solutions, today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-11-19T11:57:54Z)

Hampton holds off Winthrop 45-44

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Kwame Morgan II scored 12 points, including two key 3-pointers, and Hampton held off Winthrop 45-44 on Tuesday night in the NIT Season Tip-Off. The score was tied at 7 after 6:30 had elapsed, then the Pirates (1-1) went on a 12 ... (Source: KDWN 2010-11-17T04:57:56Z)

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)

EMC begins tender offer to buy outstanding Isilon shares for $33.85 apiece in cash

HOPKINTON, MASS. — Data storage company EMC Corp. said Friday that it began its tender offer to buy outstanding shares of Isilon Systems Inc. for $33.85 apiece in cash. The acquisition was initially announced Monday. EMC is buying Isilon for $2.25 ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-11-19T20:40:28Z)

Zuni Holdings and Pacific Safety Products Sign Arrangement Agreement and Obtain Interim ...

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 18, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Zuni Holdings Inc. (TSX:CA:ZNI.H) ("Zuni") and Pacific Safety Products Inc. (TSX:CA:PSP) ("PSP") are pleased to announce the signing of an arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") to ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-18T23:26:17Z)

Zuni Holdings Inc. and Pacific Safety Products Sign Arrangement Agreement and Obtain Interim Court Order ...

TORONTO, ONTARIO — Zuni Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE: ZUN.H) ("Zuni") and Pacific Safety Products Inc. (TSX VENTURE: PSP) ("PSP") are pleased to announce the signing of an arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") to complete a business ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-18T23:40:36Z)

Rihanna Turns Down Nude Playboy Offer

Although Rihanna has turned down offers to pose nude for Playboy magazine, the pop star says she is not completely opposed to stripping for the cameras. Rihanna says she would consider posing nude in a "classy way." "I got a few offers to do Playboy ... (Source: Transworld News 2010-11-19T16:44:14Z)

Best Buy to offer free online shipping on orders through Dec. 21

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy has joined the free-shipping wars, offering the lure on many online orders for the holidays. Best Buy says hundreds of thousands of items are included. Some items such as Apple Inc. 's iPads, video game consoles and major ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-11-17T14:09:08Z)

AIG Extends Offer To Exchange Its Equity Units

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) announced today that it has extended its offer to exchange up to 74,480,000 of its Equity Units consisting of Corporate Units for consideration per Corporate Unit equal to 0.09867 shares of its common stock plus $3 ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-11-17T22:08:44Z)

Somaxon Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOMX) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 8,800,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $2.95 per share. The offering is expected to close on or about November 24 ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-19T14:28:14Z)

Rihanna turns down offer to pose nude for Playboy

Rihanna would never pose naked for money. The 'Only Girl (In The World)' singer has turned down an offer to bare all for adult publication Playboy, though she admits she would be open to stripping off if it was on her terms. She told Angie Martinez of New ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-17T16:32:17Z)

Pat's Blog: The perfect Minnesota getaway

GRAND MARAIS, Minn -- One of my favorite summer vacations is a trip up north to the Gunflint Trail . When I think of getting away from it all, this is hands down the area that comes to mind. Although I've made this trek many times, each visit brings some ... (Source: KARE 2010-11-19T12:26:32Z)

Blog Archive