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 6, 2010, 1:40 pm

UPDATE 2-Microsoft CEO sells 12 pct stake, says still committed

SEATTLE, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp ( MSFT.O ) Chief Executive Steve Ballmer sold $1.3 billion worth of shares in the company, cutting his stake by about 12 percent, but said his first stock sale in seven years should not be taken as a lack of ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T16:09:33Z)

China's Hu Arrives in France to Seal Airbus, Alcatel Purchases

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese leader Hu Jintao arrived in France today for a three-day visit that will be highlighted by deals with French companies including Airbus SAS and Alcatel- Lucent SA and talks with President Nicolas Sarkozy over his agenda for ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T13:27:17Z)

Microsoft CEO Ballmer sells $1 billion of shares; says it's for diversifying and tax planning

Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer has sold about $1.3 billion worth of his company shares recently, the first time he's done so in seven years. Ballmer confirmed the stock sales Friday and said they were for the purpose of diversifying his investments and ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T17:42:36Z)

Hulkenberg shockingly wins pole for Brazilian GP

Nico Hulkenberg from Williams claimed his first career Formula One pole in a stunning upset in Saturday's qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Hulkenberg, a rookie on the F1 circuit this year, beat Red Bull Racing drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-11-06T19:01:21Z)

Obama Says US And India United Against Terrorism

U.S. President Barack Obama has said India and Washington stand united to guard the "torch of freedom" as he visits Mumbai on the first stop of a 10-day Asian tour. He will also visit Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan. Obama arrived on November 6 in the ... (Source: Global Security 2010-11-06T20:20:05Z)

Nuns' baseball card goes 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 School Sisters of Notre Dame put the card up for sale after inheriting it from the brother of a deceased nun. The ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-11-06T09:21:31Z)

North Dakota beats No. 2 Minn. Duluth 4-2 in WCHA

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Evan Trupp had a goal and an assist as ninth-ranked North Dakota handed second-ranked Minnesota-Duluth its first loss of the season 4-2 Friday. GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Evan Trupp had a goal and an assist as ninth-ranked North ... (Source: WDAY 2010-11-06T17:42:36Z)

North Dakota Hands UMD First Loss, 4-2

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - It's a tough challenge enough facing the No. 2 team in the nation when you have a full roster. The UND Fighting Sioux, missing four players tonight because of illness, injury or suspension, overcame all of that to hand the Minnesota ... (Source: NCAA.com 2010-11-06T07:26:59Z)

Discounts offered in Facebook check-in 'Deals'

If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-05T07:42:30Z)

Microsoft CEO sells $1.3B of shares

Associated Press - November 6, 2010 1:55 PM ET Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer has sold about $1.3 billion worth of his company shares recently, the first time he's done so in seven years. Ballmer confirmed the stock sales Friday and said they were for ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T18:11:14Z)

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 2010-11-06T09:07:12Z)

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)

Shell sells stakes in 6 Gulf of Mexico oil fields

Royal Dutch Shell says it is selling its interest in six oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico for $450 million. Shell said Friday that it was selling those interests to W&T Energy VI, a subsidiary of W&T Offshore, Inc., of Houston. Shell says the sale is part ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-05T09:15:33Z)

Shell sells its stakes in 6 Gulf of Mexico oil fields to Houston company

LONDON -- Royal Dutch Shell says it is selling its interest in six oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico for $450 million. Shell said today that it was selling those interests to W&T Energy VI, a subsidiary of W&T Offshore Inc., of Houston. Shell says the sale ... (Source: Everything Alabama Blog 2010-11-05T11:45:52Z)

UPDATE: Shell Sells Gulf Of Mexico Fields To W&T Offshore For $450M

HOUSTON (Dow Jones)--Oil giant Royal Dutch Sell PLC (RDSA, RDSA.LN) said Thursday it has agreed to sell various oil-and-gas fields in the Gulf of Mexico to W&T Offshore Inc. (WTI) for $450 million as part of an ongoing worldwide asset sale and ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-04T21:26:53Z)

China, France Seal Airbus, Areva Deals in $22.7 Billion Visit

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and French President Nicolas Sarkozy signed contracts on 102 Airbus SAS planes and a $3.5 billion uranium agreement with Areva SA as part of a 16 billion-euro ($22.7 billion) round of trade deals. The two ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T19:32:21Z)

MGM Resorts US$73 million land sale in Atlantic City closes

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- MGM Resorts International says its US$73 million sale of its land under Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to will close on Thursday. The Las Vegas-based casino company reached a deal in July with Vornado Realty Trust ... (Source: China Post 2010-11-06T08:17:06Z)

Williams driver Hulkenberg stuns field for Brazilian GP pole

SAO PAULO -- Nico Hulkenberg of Williams surprisingly took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix, beating Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on Saturday. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren was fourth and championship leader Fernando Alonso of Ferrari ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-06T20:05:46Z)

Historic Edaville Railroad for sale

Edaville Railroad's Festival of Lights may shine for the last time this year if a buyer can't be found for the park by early next year, according to the park's owner.  The railroad was started shortly after World War II by Ellis D. Atwood, who built ... (Source: Abington Mariner 2010-11-06T15:26:36Z)

Obama to announce $10 billion in trade deals with India expected to create 54,000 US jobs

MUMBAI, India - President Barack Obama is announcing trade deals worth $10 billion with India that are expected to create 54,000 U.S. jobs. He's also unveiling new export rules designed to make it easier for U.S. companies to do business with the nation of ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-06T11:01:44Z)

Obama: 'We'll never forget' Mumbai attacks

Indian officials said Obama's visit underscored the close ties that have developed between the two nations over the past 10 years after decades of wary relations. "I don't think there's an area of human endeavor in which we do not actually cooperate ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-06T10:33:06Z)

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 2010-11-06T04:06:34Z)

MGM land sale in Atlantic City will close Thursday

MGM Resorts International says the $73 million sale of its land under Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will close Thursday. The Las Vegas-based casino company reached a deal in July with Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser Holdings to sell just over ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-03T18:21:57Z)

Facebook offers 'check-in' deals

I f you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expectrewards and discounts from those looking to drum up business and lure loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising with people's offline ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-04T04:01:46Z)

Saturday is annual craft, bazaar sale day in Grand Forks

On the first Saturday of the month this year, the Craft Guild of the Grand Forks County Historical Society holds its sale. Holy Family Church and a half dozen others hold their annual bazaars. This year, there's the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase in ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-11-04T21:55:31Z)

MGM's land sale under Borgata in Atlantic City will close on Thursday

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — MGM Resorts International says its $73 million sale of its land under Atlantic City 's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to will close on Thursday. The Las Vegas-based casino company reached a deal with Vornado Realty Trust and Geyser ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-03T15:44:28Z)

France announces $22.8B in deals with China

France announced €16 billion ($22.8 billion) in deals Thursday to sell uranium, technology and more than 100 Airbus planes to China, and the two countries also agreed to a sweeping strategic partnership on nuclear power. Chinese President Hu Jintao's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-04T23:42:53Z)

Hulkenberg races to Brazilian GP pole

Nico Hulkenberg of Williams surprisingly took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix, beating Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on Saturday. Lewis Hamilton of McLaren was fourth and championship leader Fernando Alonso of Ferrari fifth ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-11-06T20:20:05Z)

Facebook check-ins a big deal

NEW YORK -- If you use Facebook to "check in" to your favorite restaurants or shops, you can now expect to see rewards and discounts from companies looking to drum up business and lure in loyal customers. Facebook is looking to bridge online advertising ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-11-04T03:54:37Z)

Edaville Railroad's up for sale

E daville 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. Jon Delli Priscoli, who owns the Carver site along with the scenic railroad and ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T04:00:35Z)

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