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Deals of the Hour / November 5, 2010, 11:40 pm

Get ready for spate of Oscar contenders, box-office champs

Summer may be the busiest time in Hollywood, but this season is the most prestigious. Sure, we'll get our fair share of actioners and romantic comedies in the next couple of months. But through Christmas we'll also see films with Oscar pedigrees. October ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-06T00:03:11Z)

Iran foreign minister says Vienna group should make first move

Tehran, Nov 06, 2010 (BBC Monitoring via COMTEX) -- Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki has urged the Vienna group (the IAEA, the US, France and Russia) to take the first move in resuming talks over a nuclear fuel exchange deal "The Vienna group has not yet ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-11-06T06:01:05Z)

Citigroup Prevails Over Hands at EMI Sale Trial

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. prevailed at trial against a multibillion dollar lawsuit by Terra Firma Capital Partners Ltd. and its Chairman Guy Hands, who claimed he was tricked by the bank into overpaying for EMI Group Ltd. in 2007. A federal jury ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-05T11:38:43Z)

Citigroup Wins Trial Against Terra Firma Over EMI Sale

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. won the trial of a lawsuit by Terra Firma Capital Partners Ltd., whose Chairman Guy Hands claimed he was tricked by the bank into overpaying for EMI Group Ltd. in a 2007 auction. Eight jurors in New York federal court ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T18:13:36Z)

Anne Hathaway slips into a tight white dress for a euphoric night with Love And Other Drugs co ...

Anne Hathaway traded the classic little black dress for a tight white number at the Hollywood premiere of Love And Other Drugs tonight. The 27-year-old actress put her shape on show in the figure-hugging frock, which featured lace inset detailing and ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-11-06T04:06:34Z)

Keith Olbermann of MSNBC Suspended Over Donations

Keith Olbermann, the leading liberal voice on American television in the age of Obama, was suspended Friday after his employer, MSNBC, discovered he made campaign contributions to three Democrats last month. The indefinite suspension was a stark display of ... (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2010-11-06T06:01:05Z)

Costly collecting habit! Nuns score with $262G baseball card

B ALTIMORE — A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns was sold at auction for $262,000. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-06T03:59:24Z)

Best Buy Black Friday 2010 Early Sale

It's three weeks to Black Friday 2010 and we're now starting to see the first releases of Black Friday goodies. First off the rank this year is the Best Buy Black Friday 2010 early sale, which Best Buy is calling the "Shop Early, Save Big" event ... (Source: The Inquisitr 2010-11-06T01:57:43Z)

Keith Olbermann suspended from MSNBC over Democratic donations

"Countdown" host Keith Olbermann has been suspended from MSNBC over recent donations he made to three Democratic candidates. The website Politico called the cable network Thursday night and began asking about the contributions of $2,400 apiece to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-06T04:35:12Z)

WRAPUP 11-Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid, stuns investors

SYDNEY/OTTAWA, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's ( BLT.L ) $39 billion bid for Potash Corp ( POT.TO ) and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth. Canada ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-04T10:56:57Z)

Edaville Railroad up for sale

CARVER — This holiday season could mark the last year for Edaville Railroad's Festival of Lights unless the owner can find someone to buy the park. Jon Delli Priscoli, a Marlboro-based commercial real estate developer who owns the 230-acre site, has put ... (Source: South Coast Today 2010-11-06T03:52:15Z)

Microsoft CEO sells stake but remains 'committed'

SEATTLE — Steve Ballmer this week sold $1.3 billion worth of shares in Microsoft Corp., cutting his stake by about 12 percent, but the company chief executive said his first stock sale in seven years should not be taken as a lack of confidence in the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T06:08:15Z)

Canada's BHP decision puts TMX in penalty box

If the Canadian government thinks a hole in the ground is a national gem, TMX, the group that operates the Toronto Stock Exchange, probably qualifies as a diamond. As a result, it is likely to sit out further sector consolidation. That's a shame ... (Source: Reuters Blogs 2010-11-05T19:09:41Z)

Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid and stuns investors

By Michael Smith and David Ljunggren SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T11:04:07Z)

Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway Talk 'Love & Other Drugs' Nudity

From the very first time Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway meet onscreen in "Love & Other Drugs," clothes come off and a whole lot of skin is exposed. That nude scene sets the tone for the rest of the film, surprising in that these two A-listers seem to ... (Source: MTV 2010-10-26T20:11:39Z)

Marlborough-based developer puts Edaville Railroad up for sale

The Marlborough-based owner of Edaville Railroad says the historic land is up for sale and needs a buyer soon to keep the attraction going. Developer Jon Delli Priscoli said yesterday that park operators Brenda Johnson and Robert Julian have decided not to ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-11-05T22:44:26Z)

Edaville Railroad for sale

CARVER (AP) -- Edaville Railroad is up for sale and its owner said yesterday the popular southeastern Massachusetts tourist attraction would be forced to shut down if a buyer isn't found in the next few months. Jon Delli Priscoli, who owns the 230-acre ... (Source: Lowell Sun 2010-11-05T14:30:31Z)

Nuns auction baseball card for $262k

BALTIMORE — A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns has sold at auction for $262,000. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-06T05:25:18Z)

AIG Posts Massive Loss on Sale and Goodwill Charges

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bailed-out insurer American International Group lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter as charges for the discount sale of its consumer finance unit offset growth in its general insurance business. AIG had warned in August that ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-05T11:24:24Z)

AIG posts $2.4 billion loss on sale, goodwill charges

NEW YORK (Reuters)-- Bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc. lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter as charges for the discount sale of its consumer finance unit offset growth in its general insurance business. AIG had warned in August ... (Source: Business Insurance 2010-11-05T20:49:54Z)

Best Buy Black Friday Deals are now on Sale Online

Best Buy is offering today the Best Buy Shop Early Save Big Black Friday sales event. Best Buy has listed all deals to be available also online on BestBuy.com. Earlier this morning the $259.99 32-inch Dynex HDTV was already on sale online, but has been ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-05T14:44:50Z)

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Sells $1.34 Bln Stake, But Says 'remains Committed'

(RTTNews) - Software giant Microsoft Corp's. (MSFT: News ) Chief Executive Office Steve Ballmer has sold 49 million shares of Microsoft in the past three days for about $1.34 billion in his first stock sale since 2003. He noted that the stock sale is ... (Source: RTT News 2010-11-06T05:18:08Z)

Citigroup Prevails at Trial Over Terra Firma's EMI Sale Lawsuit

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. prevailed at trial against a multibillion dollar lawsuit by Terra Firma Capital Partners Ltd. and its Chairman Guy Hands, who claimed he was tricked by the bank into overpaying for EMI Group Ltd. in 2007. A federal jury ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T04:00:35Z)

MSNBC's Keith Olbermann suspended for making donations to Democratic candidates

MSNBC has suspended prime-time host Keith Olbermann indefinitely without pay for contributing to the campaigns of three Democratic candidates this election season. Olbermann acknowledged to NBC that he donated $2,400 apiece to the campaigns of Kentucky ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-06T05:18:08Z)

Macy's Black Friday Ads Come Early with Walmart Black Friday 2010 Sales Starting Now

Macy's Black Friday ads come early along with Walmart Black Friday 2010 deals starting November 5. Early Black Friday 2010 sales start today include the Amazing Walmart Electronics Event, Best Buy, Kohls and Macy's online deals and printable shopping pass ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-05T20:21:16Z)

France: Nations united on update for uranium offer to Iran

The six countries taking part in uranium negotiations with Iran are in agreement over the need to update an offer to send the Islamic Republic's uranium abroad for enrichment, the French Foreign Ministry said Friday, according to AFP. "There is no ... (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-11-06T06:01:05Z)

Steve Ballmer cashes in $1.3B worth of Microsoft shares, Apple looked into Kinect technology

Microsoft confirmed Friday that CEO Steve Ballmer intends to sell almost one-fifth of his stake in the software giant, starting with sales this week that total $1.3 billion, while a new report claims Apple tried to license the technology used in Microsoft ... (Source: Apple Insider 2010-11-06T04:35:12Z)

Nuns sell Honus Wagner card for $262,000

BALTIMORE—A rare Honus Wagner baseball card that was bequeathed to an order of Roman Catholic nuns has sold at auction for $262,000. The Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-05T21:47:10Z)

UPDATE 1-AIG posts massive loss on sale, goodwill charges

NEW YORK Nov 5 (Reuters) - Bailed-out insurer American International Group ( AIG.N ) lost more than $2 billion in the third quarter as charges for the discount sale of its consumer finance unit offset growth in its general insurance business. AIG had ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T11:24:24Z)

Ahmadinejad aide says Iran not ready to talk nuclear

Iran will not discuss its nuclear program at talks with global powers, an adviser to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday, adding fresh doubt to the chances of a negotiated end to its stand-off with the West. Iran said on Friday it was ready to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-31T11:58:58Z)

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