Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 6, 2010, 9:40 pm

UPDATE 1-China's Hu tells Portugal wants closer ties

LISBON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao said he wanted closer ties to Portugal on Saturday during a visit where it is hoped China may purchase sovereign debt and sign trade deals to boost one of Europe's most beleaguered economies. Speaking ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T19:15:40Z)

Samsung Partners With SK Telecom on Galaxy Tab

SEOUL— Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday that it will roll out its Galaxy Tab tablet computer in South Korea through SK Telecom Co., the country's largest mobile phone carrier by subscribers, in an attempt to grab a big chunk of the local tablet ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-11-04T06:24:56Z)

Smartphone carriers fighting for Phoenix market

More than 93 percent of American adults own a cellphone today. Only 28 percent have smartphones. There lies the business opportunity for cellphone-carrier giants such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc., companies that will wage an intense war for customers ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-07T01:13:34Z)

AT&T U-verse TV Customers Denied Fair Deal By Scripps Networks

DALLAS , Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T U-verse® TV customers have been denied a fair deal for HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC programming by Scripps Networks, leaving AT&T without the rights to deliver these channels as of 1 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-05T11:53:02Z)

WH Announces $10 Billion In Trade Deals With India

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 n ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-06T12:41:57Z)

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)

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)

DealTalk: Canada ruling sets stage for Potash to go it alone

TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Canada's decision to block BHP Billiton's ( BHP.AX ) hostile takeover of Potash Corp ( POT.N ) makes it almost certain the world's top fertilizer maker will move forward and thrive as a stand-alone company. In fact, while the ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-05T12:43:08Z)

Amazon has reportedly acquired Quidsi

Industry sources are reporting that Amazon has reportedly acquired Quidsi. An announcement can come as early as tomorrow. Quidsi is the company behind two major successful online ventures Diapers.com and Soap.com. The deal is said to be worth around USD ... (Source: Techwhack.com 2010-11-07T02:39:28Z)

Tigers decline Peralta's option for next season

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have declined Jhonny Peralta's $7.25 million option for next season but are hoping to re-sign the shortstop. Team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the team is optimistic a deal can be worked out. The ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-11-02T22:05:03Z)

Factbox: Obama highlights $10 billion of deals in India

MUMBAI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday that U.S. businesses were concluding $10 billion in new export business with India as he began a 10-day Asian tour in Mumbai, the nation's financial capital. The White House says this will help to ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T15:12:17Z)

Is the Galaxy Tablet a Better Deal Than the iPad?

Many companies are getting into the tablet computer market now that Apple has blazed that path with the incredibly popular iPad. Of all the competitors out there or on the horizon, few are as likely to threaten iPad dominance like the Samsung Galaxy. It is ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-11-04T18:49:24Z)

About that 7-inch iPad

Maybe the 7-inch iPad is dead. (Or Maybe not.) But it's worth resurrecting a discussion about the design, because it may have been much closer to product life than thought. Apple CEO Steve Jobs' ramblings during the October 18 earnings conference call are ... (Source: CNET News 2010-11-06T23:26:12Z)

In India, Obama unveils nearly $10 billion in export deals

MUMBAI, India -- President Barack Obama on Saturday announced a loosening of U.S. restrictions in trade with India and unveiled almost $10 billion in export deals he said could lead to 50,000 American jobs, as he moved quickly to show a laser-like focus on ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-11-07T02:10:50Z)

Food Network, HGTV among channels removed from AT&T U-verse menu

Millions of AT&T Inc.'s U-verse video customers lost access to the Food Network and HGTV after it couldn't reach a deal with Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. over distribution fees. AT&T pinned the blame on Scripps, saying in a statement Friday that the ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-06T01:21:55Z)

Amazon Is About To Buy Diapers.com For $540 Million

The diapers price war is officially over. Amazon has agreed to a $540 million acquisition of Quidsi, the parent of Diapers.com and Soap.com, according to Fortune . The deal, which Amazon will announce on Monday, will bring on Quidsi's co-founders in a ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-06T22:36:06Z)

Facebook Deals Threatens Google Places, Foursquare, Gowalla

How Deals affects local search services such as Google Places is less certain. Google has thousands of local businesses using its Places solution, which lets local businesses pay to customize Place pages surfaced on Google.com and Google Maps. Businesses ... (Source: eWeek 2010-11-05T03:24:48Z)

Facebook Takes on Foursquare with More '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: Daily Finance 2010-11-04T01:31:27Z)

Verizon iPhone releases in 2011: Can Verizon's network compete with AT&T

The rumor about the Verizon iPhone seems to be truth if what Fortune Magazine reports is the real deal. According to the magazine, the answer to many disgruntled AT&T customers' dreams will come true in early 2011.  Will Verizon and Apple come through and ... (Source: Examiner 2010-10-31T14:00:39Z)

Att.com/fighting4you Over Television Programming for AT&T U-verse Customers

Att.com/fighting4you is the website for AT&T U-verse television customers to speak out about the current deal involving HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and GAC programming by Scripps networks. As of 1 a.m. E.D.T. AT&T no longer had the ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-06T18:11:14Z)

Verizon iPhone Release Confirmed, Fortune Reports: Inside The Verizon-Apple Deal

In a piece on Verizon's "dream phone," Fortune's Sarah Ellison writes that Fortune has "has confirmed that a Verizon iPhone will be released in early 2011." Verizon executives say they passed on an opportunity to be the exclusive network for the phone back ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-29T13:48:43Z)

China's Hu begins Portugal visit, debt help eyed

LISBON (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao began a visit to Portugal on Saturday where it is hoped that China may purchase some of the country's sovereign debt and sign trade deals to boost one of Europe's most beleaguered economies. Hu will meet ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-06T17:28:17Z)

Amazon Buys A Lot of Diapers.com For $540 Million

First shoes, now diapers. Amazon is reportedly about to announce on Monday the acquisition of Quidsi, the New Jersey-based ecommerce company behind Diapers.com , Soap.com , and, most recently, BeautyBar.com . Fortune's Dan Primack, who broke the story ... (Source: TechCrunch 2010-11-07T03:22:25Z)

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)

France, China in $22.8b trade deal

PARIS — France announced $22.8 billion in deals yesterday 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 three ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-11-05T02:56:10Z)

Report: Tigers, Jhonny Peralta near two-year deal

Shortstop Jhonny Peralta and the Tigers were closing in on a two-year, $11.25 million contract Saturday, according to an ESPN report. "There are some details to be worked out, but there is mutual interest to finalize this," a source close to the situation ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-07T03:08:06Z)

Highlights of Chinese president's activities in Portugal

LISBON, Nov 06, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday flew to the Portuguese capital from the southern French city of Nice after wrapping up his three-day state visit to France. The following are highlights of Hu's activities ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-11-07T01:42:12Z)

Detroit Tigers decline SS Jhonny Peralta's option but say they still hope to re-sign him

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have declined shortstop Jhonny Peralta's $7.25 million option for next season but say they still hope to re-sign him. Team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the club is "optimistic" a deal can be ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-02T20:10:31Z)

BHP Billiton / Potash Deal: Canada Opts to Block

After months of negotiation, speculation, and excessive discussion, the Canadian government has officially blocked the proposed BHP Billiton ( BHP ) takeover of Potash Corp ( POT ) . While BHP still has 30 days to challenge this ruling and bring any ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-11-05T13:11:46Z)

Few Americans using location-based services: Pew study

Foursquare is one of the hottest tech startups around but few Americans are using it or similar location-based services, according to a report released on Thursday. Only one percent of US adult Internet users are using a "geosocial" service such as ... (Source: The Independent 2010-11-07T01:42:12Z)

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