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Deals of the Hour / November 8, 2010, 4:41 pm

Skymark orders Japan's first Airbus A380s

Airbus received a lift on Monday as Skymark , a Japanese budget airline, said it planned to buy four A380s with an option for two more. It is the first time Airbus has sold one of the superjumbos in Japan, a market long dominated by its US rival Boeing ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-11-08T16:21:29Z)

AOL ponders Yahoo

AOL Inc. has hired financial advisers to explore various strategic options for the company, one of which includes a possible tie-up with bigger rival Yahoo Inc., The Wall Street Journal reported. A deal between AOL and Yahoo would be complex because of the ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-08T13:22:32Z)

Skymark to buy 4 A380s

TOKYO - JAPAN'S low-cost carrier Skymark Airlines said on Monday it will buy four A380 superjumbos from Airbus, with an option on two more, in a deal worth about US$2.8 billion (S$3.6 billion). 'Skymark Airlines signed a basic agreement with Airbus on the ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-11-08T08:57:41Z)

China deal boosts Scottish whisky industry (AFP)

AFP - Scottish distillers were Sunday toasting an agreement between the British and Chinese governments which will ensure that only whisky made in Scotland can be sold as Scotch in China. » Full Story on Yahoo! News (Source: Buzz Log (blog) 2010-11-08T01:26:42Z)

"Small Business Saturday" follows on the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

NEW YORK — Hoping to drum up support for independent merchants, American Express' CEO said Monday that his company will promote "Small Business Saturday" on the weekend after Thanksgiving. "This is the start of a movement," said Kenneth ... (Source: Colorado Springs Gazette 2010-11-08T21:57:56Z)

Avid deal boosts Eli Lilly's diagnostics capabilities

So what is Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, the Philadelphia company that signed a deal worth a potential $800 million with a Big Pharma company on Monday? Philadelphia-based Avid was founded in late 2004 by Daniel M. Skovronsky , who had been scientific ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-08T16:21:29Z)

Tech blog: AT&T and Scripps reach deal to keep HGTV, Food Network other Scripps networks ...

Editor's note: This item originally appeared on dallasnews.com's Technology blog . Friday, AT&T and Scripps Networks jabbed and poked at each other in dueling news releases , each company blaming the other for the breakdown in negotiations that led to ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-11-08T15:38:32Z)

AT& T , Scripps Networks Reach Deal For HGTV, Food Network

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- AT& T Inc. ( T ) and Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. ( SNI ) have reached an agreement to bring back several cable channels, including HGTV and Food Network, to the telecommunications provider's pay-TV service. The cable channels ... (Source: NASDAQ 2010-11-08T09:33:28Z)

Amazon to buy Diapers.com owner Quidsi for $500 million

Amazon plans assume about $45 million in debt and other obligations as part of the deal, which has been approved by Quidsi's shareholders. Soap.com sells health, beauty and cleaning products online, while Diapers.com sells baby-care items, including food ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-11-08T19:20:27Z)

Actors unions reach film and TV deal

LOS ANGELES, Nov 7, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Officials said Sunday Hollywood's actors' unions and the major studios have reached an early agreement on a new film and TV contract. The pact after nearly six weeks of talks and possibly averted a protracted ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-11-07T18:17:12Z)

AT&T, Scripps Networks reach deal

AT&T and Scripps Networks reached a deal on Sunday night, per press releases from both companies. The 2.7 million customers who get cable TV through AT&T are now able once more to watch Scripps channels like HGTV and Food Network. AT&T access to Scripps ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-11-08T14:12:38Z)

Cameron Leads Biggest Ever U.K. Trade Delegation to China Seeking Deals

Prime Minister David Cameron leaves for China today at the head of the largest ever U.K. trade delegation as he tries to show off his new policy of business- focused diplomacy. "This is a vitally important trade mission," Cameron said in an e-mailed ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-11-08T00:29:26Z)

SAG and AFTRA reach deal with Hollywood studios

Hollywood's actors' unions and the major studios reached an early agreement on a new film and TV labor contract, capping nearly six weeks of talks aimed at averting a debilitating labor dispute. The tentative accord announced Sunday morning would provide ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-08T08:00:25Z)

Summary Box: Eli Lilly to buy Avid

THE DEAL: Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. will spend up to $800 million to buy Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, a privately held company that is developing an agent that may help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. ALZHEIMER'S PREDICTOR: Avid is seeking Food and Drug ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-08T20:53:30Z)

Cameron Leads U.K. Trade Group to China Seeking Deals

(Updates with Obama visit to Asia in sixth paragraph, Cable comments on exchange rates in 19th.) Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister David Cameron leaves for China today at the head of the largest ever U.K. trade delegation as he tries to show off his new ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T10:59:22Z)

Google, Dell may keep $60 bn tech acquisition spree alive

SAN FRANCISCO: Google and Dell plan to push ahead with more acquisitions, helping maintain a takeover spree that's boosted the value of US technology mergers to more than $60 bn this year. Google is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube ... (Source: Economic Times 2010-11-08T20:10:33Z)

Amazon in $540m Quidsi deal

Amazon , the world's largest e-commerce company, is sweeping up another successful online rival in the US, with an agreement to acquire Quidsi, owner of Diapers.com , the rapidly growing baby products site. The $545m deal follows Amazon's $1.1bn ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-11-08T13:51:10Z)

Amazon buys Diapers.com in $545 mln deal

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Amazon.com Inc. said Monday that it will buy Quidsi Inc. — the parent company of Diapers.com and Soap.com — in its second largest acquisition since last year's purchase of Zappos.com. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)  will pay $ ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-11-08T16:57:17Z)

Google to Make More Deals Like YouTube, DoubleClick

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc. is likely to buy more companies about the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, its two largest acquisitions, to help offer more online services, said the company's head of mergers and acquisitions. "The world changes ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-05T21:47:10Z)

Eli Lilly to Buy Philadelphia Drugmaker for $800M

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly ( LLY ) said it had reached an agreement to purchase privately-held experimental neurological drug maker Avid Radiopharmaceuticals for up to $800 million, as Eli expands its presence into drugs that treat Alzheimer's ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-08T17:47:23Z)

AOL Exploring Financial Options To Boost Revenue

The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that AOL Inc. may be exploring new options like a possible deal with Yahoo Inc. The Journal said that AOL has not reached out to Yahoo with a proposal, but that AOL's advisers have been showing company officials ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-11-08T17:40:14Z)

What's between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? AmEx promotes 'Small Business Saturday'

NEW YORK (AP) — Hoping to drum up support for independent merchants, American Express ' CEO said Monday that his company will promote "Small Business Saturday" on the weekend after Thanksgiving. "This is the start of a movement," said Kenneth Chenault ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-08T20:17:43Z)

Why Talk of an AOL-Yahoo Merger Is Overblown

WASHINGTON, DC – The Wall Street Journal roused more excitement over a potential merger/buyout between AOL and Yahoo today. According to the Journal, AOL "has hired financial advisers to explore various strategic options for the company, one of which ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-11-08T18:44:39Z)

Amazon Adds Diapers.com In $500M Deal

Law360, New York (November 08, 2010) -- Internet retail giant Amazon.com Inc. announced Monday that it had reached an agreement to purchase Quidsi Inc., the parent company for Diapers.com and Soap.com, for $500 million in a bid to increase its presence in ... (Source: site.law360.com 2010-11-08T20:10:33Z)

Amazon Buys Online Home Products Company Quidsi

Online retailer Amazon.com ( NASDAQ :AMZN) said Monday it was purchasing Quidsi, parent company of special online retailers Diapers.com and Soap.com in a deal worth about $500 million. The move adds even more "everyday" products to Amazon's product ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-11-08T19:20:27Z)

Google eyes other YouTube-sized deals

Google Inc. is ready to do more deals the size of YouTube and DoubleClick, according to its chief dealmaker. "The world changes really quickly, and companies that were small two years ago are huge today," corporate development vice president David Lawee ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-11-08T15:45:42Z)

What's between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? NYC mayor promotes 'Small Business Saturday'

NEW YORK (AP) — There's Black Friday and Cyber Monday . Now, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault (sheh-NAHLT') want shoppers to take out their credit cards one more time for Small Business Saturday. Bloomberg says ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-08T16:35:48Z)

Airbus Tries to Go Big in Japan With Discount Carrier Skymark

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Airbus SAS's hope of cracking the Japanese market with its A380 superjumbo lies with a low-cost carrier that only runs domestic routes with a fleet of short- distance jets. Skymark Airlines Inc., which began service in 1998, plans ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-08T11:42:19Z)

Actors' unions, studios reach deal

LOS ANGELES - Hollywood's actors' unions and the major studios reached an early agreement on a new film and TV contract, capping nearly six weeks of talks aimed at averting a protracted labor dispute. As expected, the deal announced Sunday between the ... (Source: Citizen's Voice 2010-11-08T08:50:31Z)

Amazon buys Diapers.com parent in $545 mln deal

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Amazon.com Inc. said Monday that it will buy Quidsi Inc. — the parent company of Diapers.com and Soap.com — in its second largest acquisition since last year's purchase of Zappos.com. Amazon AMZN  will pay $500 ... (Source: MENAFN 2010-11-08T15:52:51Z)

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