Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 4, 2010, 3:39 am

Panasonic invests $30M in electric car maker Tesla

Panasonic Corp. is investing $30 million in Tesla Motors Inc., the U.S. maker of electric sports cars, eyeing expansion in the global market for green vehicles, both sides said Thursday. Panasonic, Japan's biggest electronics maker, will acquire about a 2 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T03:11:40Z)

North Face and National Park Foundation Launch Facebook Deals Campaign

The North Face and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of national parks in the U.S., said today they are participating in the launch of Facebook Deals. Beginning today, The North Face will donate $1 to the National Park Foundation for every ... (Source: WebProNews 2010-11-03T21:06:36Z)

The North Face and the National Park Foundation To Support Our National Parks Through ...

The North Face : and the National Park Foundation : , the official charity of America's national parks, announced today their participation in the initial launch of Facebook® Deals. Beginning today, The North Face will donate $1 to the National Park ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-03T18:50:35Z)

Qantas grounds planes after engine failure triggers an emergency landing in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Qantas Airways suspended flights of its Airbus A380 fleet on Thursday after engine failure triggered an emergency landing in Singapore, one of the most serious incidents for the world's largest passenger plane in three years of commercial ... (Source: New York Post 2010-11-04T07:58:00Z)

HTC Desire Z Now On Sale at Bell

A new Android-based smartphone was made available for purchase on the Canadian market today, namely the HTC Desire Z, which was just put on sale at wireless carrier Bell. Starting today, the operator's customers can purchase the handset for only $129.95 ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-03T20:52:17Z)

Citigroup May Sell $570 Million of Stakes in CVC Funds, Buyouts

Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc., the U.S. bank that's liquidating assets after its $45 billion bailout, may sell about $570 million of investments with buyout firm CVC Capital Partners Ltd., people with direct knowledge of the matter said. For sale ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-02T17:18:43Z)

Fitch Downgrades Petrotemex's IDR to 'BB' after Acquisition Announcement; Outlook Stable

MONTERREY, Mexico & NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Fitch Ratings has downgraded Grupo Petrotemex, S.A. de C.V.'s (Petrotemex) ratings as follows: --Long Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BB' from 'BB+'; --Local currency IDR to 'BB' from 'BB+'. Petrotemex's ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T21:07:44Z)

Fitch Places Unitrin's Debt Ratings on Rating Watch Positive

CHICAGO, Nov 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fitch Ratings has placed Unitrin, Inc.'s (Unitrin) debt and Issuer Default Rating (IDR) on Rating Watch Positive following both Unitrin's recent announcement that it is contemplating issuing new public debt in the ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-03T15:08:41Z)

Nissan shows tiny electric concept vehicle

YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Nissan showed a two-seater electric vehicle resembling a go-cart Monday that isn't ready for sale but spotlights the Japanese automaker's ambitions to be the leader in zero-emission cars. Nissan Motor is planning to produce 250,000 ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-03T23:36:55Z)

Fitch Affirms Eli Lilly & Co, Inc.'s IDR at 'A+'; Outlook Negative

--Commercial paper rating at 'F1'. The ratings apply to approximately $7.14 billion of debt. The Rating Outlook is Negative. Eli Lilly returned leverage to a historical run rate shortly after increasing the debt level to fund the acquisition of ImClone ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-03T20:52:17Z)

Axios Mobile Assets Enters Into Letter of Intent With J.D. Smith and Sons Ltd.

NORTH YORK, ON -- (Marketwire) -- 11/03/10 -- Axios Mobile Assets Corporation (CNSX: AXA) announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to supply its green logistics solution to J.D. Smith and Sons Limited for use in its integrated, asset based ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-11-03T22:39:39Z)

Macy's to Offer Discounts Through Facebook® Deals

Macy's (NYSE:M) today announced that it will participate in the launch of Facebook Deals which will offer special discounts when customers check in using Facebook Places. The effort will launch November 4 and be redeemable at Macy's stores in the ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-11-03T18:36:16Z)

Bell's HTC Desire Z Now Available for $129.95 on Contract

As expected , the HTC Desire Z went live on Bell today. Pricing sits at $129.95 on a three-year contract, or $499.95 if you're crazy enough to go off-contract. Known to you guys south of the border as T-Mobile's G2, the HTC Desire Z promises to be an ... (Source: Intomobile.com 2010-11-03T16:48:54Z)

Uranium Resources, Inc. Completes Common Stock Offering

LEWISVILLE, Texas - (Business Wire) Uranium Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: URRE) ("URI") announced today that it has closed its underwritten registered offering of 7,150,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.16 per share. Net proceeds to the Company ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-03T15:30:09Z)

TSX flat amid Fed stimulus announcement

The Toronto stock market closed little changed Wednesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered more economic stimulus aimed at a faltering American economy. The S&P/TSX composite index shed 10.3 points to 12,671.12 after the Fed said it would embark on a ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-11-04T07:07:53Z)

Stocks lower amid Fed stimulus announcement

North American stock markets were lower as the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered more economic stimulus aimed at a faltering American economy. The S&P/TSX composite index points lost 64.28 points to 12,617.14 while New York's Dow Jones industrial average ... (Source: Toronto Star 2010-11-03T19:04:54Z)

Menu Foods Income Fund Completes Sale of Menu Foods Limited

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2010) - Menu Foods Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: MEW.UN - News ) announced the closing of the sale of all the securities of Menu Foods Limited, the Fund's operating subsidiary, to Simmons Pet Food, Inc. ("Simmons ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-03T15:23:00Z)

Uranium Resources, Inc. Prices Common Stock Offering

LEWISVILLE, Texas--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Uranium Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: URRE) ("URI") announced today that it has priced an underwritten registered offering of 7,150,000 shares of common stock at a price of $1.16 per share. Net proceeds to the Company ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-10-28T23:15:24Z)

Qantas plane lands safely in Singapore after scare

A Qantas Airways A380 landed safely in Singapore on Thursday after running into engine trouble, one of the most serious incidents for the world's largest passenger plane in its three years of commercial flight. The Airbus A380, which had originated in ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T05:49:09Z)

Macy's to Offer Discounts Through Facebook® Deals

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Macy's (NYSE:M) today announced that it will participate in the launch of Facebook Deals which will offer special discounts when customers check in using Facebook Places. The effort will launch November 4 and be redeemable at ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-03T18:36:16Z)

TSX down modestly ahead of Fed announcement

The Toronto Stock Exchange fell slightly in Wednesday's early trading as markets around the world awaited word on how much money the U.S. Federal Reserve might release in the form of quantitative easing to stimulate the world's biggest economy. Minutes ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2010-11-03T14:11:25Z)

Qantas A380 Returns to Singapore After Engine Failure

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- A Qantas Airways Ltd. Airbus SAS A380 returned to Singapore after suffering an engine failure. Flight QF32, which was headed to Sydney with 433 passengers and 26 crew onboard, landed at 11:45 a.m., the carrier said in a statement ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T04:23:15Z)

Macy's to Offer Discounts Through Facebook(R) Deals Program Offers Special Discounts When ...

NEW YORK, Nov 03, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Macy's (NYSE:M) today announced that it will participate in the launch of Facebook Deals which will offer special discounts when customers check in using Facebook Places. The effort will launch November 4 and be ... (Source: CNBC 2010-11-03T18:29:07Z)

Summary Box: Nissan shows electric concept vehicle

EMISSION-FREE RIDE: Nissan Motor Co. showed a two-seater electric vehicle resembling a go-cart that isn't ready for sale but spotlights the Japanese automaker's ambitions to be the leader in zero-emission cars. THE SPECS: The car has a range of a 100 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-01T20:18:51Z)

Fund supported by Citi unveils small business loans

A fund for small business lending that was established by Citi , a financial services company, announced the approval of $60 million in loans, including $8.3 million in assistance for the Boston Community Loan Fund and the Cooperative Fund of New England ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-04T05:34:50Z)

Uranium Resources raises $7.8M in share sale

LEWISVILLE, Texas -- Uranium Resources Inc. said Wednesday it raised $7.8 million in a sale of common stock. The Texas uranium miner closed on its offer of 7.15 million shares at $1.16 per share and will use the proceeds for general purposes and for ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-03T20:23:39Z)

Citigroup May Sell $570 Million of Stakes in CVC Funds, European Companies

Citigroup Inc. , the U.S. bank that's liquidating assets after its $45 billion bailout, may sell about $570 million of investments with buyout firm CVC Capital Partners Ltd., people with direct knowledge of the matter said. For sale are about $250 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-02T16:28:36Z)

HTC Desire Z Now Available from Bell Canada for $129.95

Bell subscribers and soon-to-be subscribers: the HTC Desire Z is no available from the Canadian carrier. $129.95 will be the price for the phone locked down to a three-year contract (an awfully long time to carry the same phone), or if you are feeling ... (Source: Phandroid 2010-11-04T04:16:05Z)

North American Palladium Appoints Chief Operating Officer

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 03, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- North American Palladium Ltd. ("NAP") (THE:CA:PDL) (CONSOLIDATED:PAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Struble as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective December 6, 2010 ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-03T15:30:09Z)

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