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Deals of the Hour / November 7, 2010, 4:39 pm

UPDATE 3-China offers to help Portugal but silent on debt

LISBON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - China will back Portugal's efforts to deal with fallout from the world financial crisis, President Hu Jintao said on Sunday, but he stopped short of promising to buy Portuguese bonds as the debt-ridden country had hoped. "We are ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-07T16:37:00Z)

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)

IMF Elevates China To No. 3 Role On Board

The International Monetary Fund says that China and other major emerging economic powers will get a bigger role on the fund's governing board. IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn announced the structural reforms after a Friday meeting of the IMF's board. It ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-06T11:30:22Z)

China's leader offers help to crisis-hit Portugal

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — China sought to extend its influence in Europe on Sunday, with President Hu Jintao pledging to help Portugal find its way out of a financial crisis that threatens to ruin its economy. "We are ready to support ... Portuguese ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-07T15:54:03Z)

$198 Vizio M260VA Walmart Black Friday TV Deal is now on Sale on Walmart.com

The 26-inch Vizio Razor LED 720p TV is a neat TV offering LED backlight and a very thin design with a depth of 0.75 ot 2.37-inches. Other features of the Vizio M260VA include 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6.5ms response time, 1,366x768px resolution, 2 ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-06T09:14:22Z)

Israel charges imam with incitement against Pope

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli authorities have charged the imam of a mosque in Nazareth with inciting violence against Pope Benedict and supporting al Qaeda and "global jihad," the justice ministry said Sunday. The indictment said Nazim Mahmoud Salim ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-07T17:55:44Z)

IMF Approves China as Third-Biggest Power, Weakening Influence of Europe

The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved a plan that would make China the third- strongest voice in the organization while weakening Europe's influence to make room for emerging economies. Acting on an Oct. 23 deal by finance chiefs ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-06T00:53:17Z)

Saudi Airlines orders Boeing 777s, 787s

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's national carrier said Sunday it has ordered 12 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a deal valued at $3.3 billion that reflects continued growth in the oil-rich Gulf region's airline sector. The carrier said in a statement ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-07T22:56:23Z)

South Korea's KT to offer Apple iPad this week

South Korea's largest Internet and wireless phone provider, KT Corp, has announced that it will offer its customers Apple's iPad tablet computer and will start taking pre-orders this coming week. The news comes on the heels of Korea's own Samsung making ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-11-07T21:44:48Z)

Black Friday Deals for Today Nov. 7

It is Sunday Nov. 7th and the hottest early Black Friday sales of the season are available this weekend. The early Walmart Black Friday Sale has launched yesterday but is still available today. The question is of course if the hot items like the $288 ... (Source: I4U 2010-11-07T18:24:22Z)

Canada blocks BHP's Potash bid, stuns investors

By Michael Smith and David Ljunggren SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp, saying the deal would not benefit the nation, and offered only the slimmest of a chances of accepting a modified offer. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-04T00:41:20Z)

Canada bars hostile bid for Potash Corp.

TORONTO — Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $40 billion hostile takeover bid for Potash Corp. of Saskat chewan, bowing to political pressure to prevent what would have been the largest international takeover this year. Industry Minister Tony Clement said ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-11-04T09:38:13Z)

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)

Russia's Putin roars off in Formula One car

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has taken a Formula One race car for a spin, reaching speeds of almost 150 mph (240 kph). Putin signed a deal last month with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone to bring F1 racing to Russia starting in 2014. His ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-11-07T15:25:25Z)

Saudi Airlines orders 12 Boeing 777 aircraft

Saudi Arabia's national carrier said Sunday it has ordered 12 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a deal valued at $3.3 billion that reflects continued growth in the oil-rich Gulf region's airline sector. Saudi Arabian Airlines and Boeing said the deal also ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-07T15:18:15Z)

Walmart Black Friday 2010: Will TV Deals Be This Good?

Black Friday is almost here and Walmart has already started offering some great early deals , but will Black Friday offer better deals on the range of VIZIO TVs as they are today? This is certainly an interesting question, especially when we were told not ... (Source: Product Reviews 2010-11-06T08:52:53Z)

China Signs $22 Billion In Deals With French Firms

France won euro16 billion ($22.8 billion) in deals Thursday to sell uranium and Airbus planes to China during the pomp-filled visit of the Asian country's president. As Hu Jintao and President Nicolas Sarkozy looked on, French and Chinese business leaders ... (Source: NPR News 2010-11-04T19:25:11Z)

Israel's government gave settlers sweet land deals in disputed east Jerusalem, documents show

JERUSALEM - A string of Israeli governments has helped cement the Jewish presence in Arab areas of Jerusalem by selling or leasing property to settler groups at bargain prices, court documents released Sunday show. The establishment of these Jewish ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-07T19:00:09Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab debuts in South Korea

Samsung Electronics introduced its Android-powered Galaxy Tab tablet computer in its home market of South Korea this past week. The company initially planned on debuting the tablet earlier but had pushed back the launch date to better equip the device with ... (Source: MobileBurn 2010-11-07T18:45:50Z)

Israel gave settlers land deals in east Jerusalem

JERUSALEM—The Israeli government sold or leased property in Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem to Israeli settlers at exceptionally low prices, helping them cement a Jewish presence there, court documents published on Sunday show. The documents are the ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-11-07T13:30:53Z)

Iran pushes for nuclear talks in Turkey

Iran agreed to talks with the United States and other world powers on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, provided negotiations take place in neighboring Turkey , officials said Sunday. The offer likely was meant to put diplomatic pressure on the U.S ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-07T23:46:29Z)

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)

UPDATE 2-Saudi Airlines buys Boeing planes

NEW YORK Nov 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian Airlines ordered 12 Boeing 777-300 "Extended Range" (ER) planes for $3.3 billion, in addition to eight 787 Dreamliners, Boeing ( BA.N )said on Sunday. The Saudi national carrier, which is in the process of being ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-07T18:45:50Z)

Samsung Galaxy Tab finally coming to South Korea

Samsung has finally announced their plans to launch their first Tablet PC Galaxy Tab in their home market. SK Telecom would get the first movers advantage as they would be supporting this model in the initial days. Samsung is likely to launch it through ... (Source: TechWhack News 2010-11-07T16:37:00Z)

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)

IMF expands power of emerging markets, elevates China to No. 3

China and India received long-sought recognition Friday as global economic heavyweights as the International Monetary Fund gave them and other emerging powers a significantly larger role in stabilizing the world economy. IMF managing director Dominique ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-06T07:34:09Z)

Manly man: Russia's Vladimir Putin roars off in F1 race car

M OSCOW — Vladimir Putin just cannot stay away from manly pursuits. The Russian prime minister took a Formula One race car out for a spin on Sunday, reaching speeds of almost 150 mph. Putin signed a deal last month with Formula One chief Bernie ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-07T19:00:09Z)

Iran says nuclear talks could take place in Turkey

The P5+1 group -- the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany -- had proposed holding talks with Iran over its nuclear program on Nov. 15-17 in Vienna, an approach welcomed by Iran but never formally agreed to. "Consultations are ... (Source: Today's Zaman 2010-11-07T23:03:32Z)

Manly man: Russia's Putin roars off in F1 race car

MOSCOW -- Vladimir Putin just cannot stay away from manly pursuits. The Russian prime minister took a Formula One race car out for a spin on Sunday, reaching speeds of almost 150 mph (240 kph). Putin signed a deal last month with Formula One chief Bernie ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-07T18:45:50Z)

Iran offers new nuclear talks

(CNN) -- Iran has agreed to new talks about its controversial nuclear program with the United States and its allies, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Sunday, the country's official news agency reported. Iran made the offer through Turkey, a ... (Source: CNN 2010-11-07T14:20:59Z)

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