Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / November 9, 2010, 2:42 pm

GRANDSON FOR SALE: Florida woman, boyfriend tried to sell infant for $30,000

Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents arrested 45-year-old Patty Bigbee and 42-year-old Lawrence Works on Friday in Daytona Beach after they met with an agent posing as a buyer. Both were charged with illegal sale or surrender of a child, and Bigbee ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-11-06T16:23:52Z)

Harford robbers steal more than 100 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' video games

Handgun-wielding robbers who burst into a video-game store in Harford County over the weekend made off with more than just cash; They also stole more than 100 copies of the highly anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops," which won't go on sale until Tuesday ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-07T19:28:47Z)

Robbers steal new "Black Ops" videogame before release in Maryland

BEL AIR, Md. (AP) - Authorities in northeast Maryland say robbers have stolen more than 100 copies of the highly anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops" video game, which doesn't go on sale until Tuesday. The Harford County Sheriff's Office says at le ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-08T14:12:38Z)

UK trade push into China yields $1.2 billion Rolls-Royce deal

BEIJING: British Prime Minister David Cameron's efforts to double trade with China by 2015 received a boost Tuesday when aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce won a $1.2 billion order from China Eastern Airlines. Cameron, making his first visit to China since ... (Source: Lebanon Daily Star 2010-11-09T21:56:45Z)

Critical Alerts for General Electric, Micron Technology, Costco, Yamana Gold, and Teva Pharmaceutical ...

Seven Summits Research issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for GE, MU, COST, AUY, and TEVA. To see what our analysts have discovered about these stocks read the Seven Summits Strategic Investments' PriceWatch Alerts at http://www.iotogo.com/s/110510A (Note ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-05T13:26:05Z)

Ichiro makes history, Jeter makes trouble in leading Gold Glove team

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ichiro Suzuki won his 10th straight Gold Glove for a full season of fielding excellence. Mark Buehrle won again, perhaps clinching his spot with an acrobatic play on opening day. Derek Jeter , well, his selection is likely to set off ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2010-11-09T20:59:29Z)

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)

Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 HTC HD7 sells out temporarily online

Smart phones running Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7 operating system arrived in stores Monday. And at least one of the phones has been a sellout, for a few hours at least. The HTC HD7 , sold by T-Mobile, was listed as being out of stock on T-Mobile's ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-09T20:30:51Z)

UK trade push into China yields Rolls-Royce deal

BEIJING (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron's efforts to double trade with China by 2015 received a boost on Tuesday when aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce( RR.L ) won a $1.2-billion order from China Eastern Airlines. Cameron, making his first ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-11-09T18:22:00Z)

UPDATE 1-Amazon.com to buy owner of Diapers.com, others

* Deal also includes $45 mln in debt and other obligations NEW YORK Nov 8 (Reuters) - Amazon.com ( AMZN.O ) said on Monday it plans to acquire the owner of online shopping sites Diapers.com and Soap.com for $500 million. The deal has been approved by ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-08T14:19:48Z)

Agent: Lee will take his time

Miguel Tejada helped himself with a hot stretch in San Diego. Stan McNeal says Tejada should match or beat the new going rate for shortstops. NEW YORK — Cliff Lee will be taking a slow approach to free agency. "We're just gathering information. That's ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-11-09T04:53:07Z)

At a glance: Sara Lee's deal with Grupo Bimbo

Sara Lee Corp. is selling its North American fresh bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. About the companies: Sara Lee Corp. HEADQUARTERS: Downers Grove, Ill. STOCK: New York Stock Exchange, ticker SLE BRANDS: Include Ball Park, Hillshire Farm ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T19:19:16Z)

Lilly keeps focus on Alzheimer's

Just three months after Eli Lilly and Co. halted development of a much-anticipated treatment for Alzheimer's disease, the company is making another multimillion-dollar bet on the ailment. The Indianapolis drug maker said Monday it has agreed to spend up to ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-11-09T11:48:17Z)

LLY's Avid Interest in Alzheimer's

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY - News ) recently entered into a definitive merger agreement whereby it intends to acquire privately-held company, Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. With this deal, Eli Lilly will gain access to Avid's lead candidate ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-09T17:17:34Z)

UPDATE 3-UK trade push into China yields Rolls-Royce deal

BEIJING, Nov 9 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron's efforts to double trade with China by 2015 received a boost on Tuesday when aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce won a $1.2-billion order from China Eastern Airlines Cameron, making his first visit ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-09T11:05:20Z)

"Call Of Duty: Black Ops" Heist Probed

If you have a copy of the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" video game in your possession, chances are it's hot. The game doesn't go on sale until Tuesday. But some thieves in northeast Maryland got their hands on more than 100 copies of the game. On Saturday ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-11-08T12:25:16Z)

No Tigers awarded Gold Glove; Derek Jeter wins his fifth

Seattle right fielder Ichiro Suzuki has won his 10th straight Gold Glove and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has won his fifth overall. The American League awards for fielding excellence were announced Tuesday by Rawlings. Also honored were first ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-09T21:06:38Z)

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)

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 devices go on sale

Smart phones running Microsoft's new software are now available for AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA customers. They phones will compete with Apple Inc.'s iPhone and an expanding number of phones with Google Inc.'s Android system. The first batch of handsets are ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-08T23:38:09Z)

Yanks call Cliff Lee's agent as signing period opens

NEW YORK — The Yankees wasted little time in their pursuit of Cliff Lee. New York called the pitcher's agent Sunday on the first day of the free-agent negotiating period to say they will be back in touch with an offer for the top pitcher on the market ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-11-09T05:21:45Z)

Yankees not wasting time in pursuit of Cliff Lee; Detroit reaches deal with SS Jhonny Peralta

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees wasted little time in their pursuit of Cliff Lee. New York called the pitcher's agent Sunday on the first day of the free-agent negotiating period to say they will be back in touch with an offer for the top pitcher on the ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-11-08T16:07:10Z)

Only 40,000 Windows Phone 7 devices sold in US on launch?

Microsoft may have sold just 40,000 Windows Phone 7 devices on its debut in the US. A claim from a market research tracker cited the figure as representing sales across both AT&T and T-Mobile and for all devices. None of the involved companies would ... (Source: Electronista 2010-11-09T22:11:04Z)

Ichiro gets 10th Gold Glove in row, Jeter wins 5th

NEW YORK -- Ichiro Suzuki won his 10th straight Gold Glove for a full season of fielding excellence. Mark Buehrle won again, perhaps clinching his spot with an acrobatic play on opening day. Derek Jeter, well, his selection is likely to set off another ... (Source: Forbes 2010-11-09T22:25:23Z)

Lilly to buy Avid Radiopharmaceuticals in deal worth up to $800 million

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it will buy Avid Radiopharmaceuticals in a deal that could be worth up to $800 million. Lilly says the privately held Philadelphia company has no products on the market. But it is seeking regulatory approval ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-11-08T13:51:10Z)

Sara Lee sells its North American Fresh Bakery unit to Grupo Bimbo for $959 million

PORTLAND, Ore. - Sara Lee Corp. is cutting the apron strings on its struggling North American bread-making business, selling it to Mexican baking giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million. The deal makes Grupo Bimbo the largest baker in the U.S. It also marks ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-11-09T20:23:41Z)

Grandson for sale in Florida

ORLANDO - A Florida woman has been arrested on charges of trying to sell her own 8-week-old grandson, authorities said on Friday. Patty Bigbee, 45, was arrested after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said she offered to sell the child for $75,000 ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-08T22:40:53Z)

Critical Alerts for Hewlett-Packard, Transocean, Cablevision, Urban Outfitters, and Dick's ...

CHICAGO , Nov. 9, 2010 -- Seven Summits Research issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for HPQ, RIG, CVC, URBN, and DKS. To see what our analysts have discovered about these stocks read the Seven Summits Strategic Investments' PriceWatch Alerts at http://www ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-09T14:25:46Z)

Sara Lee Said to Be Near Agreement to Sell Unit to Grupo Bimbo

Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Sara Lee Corp. is near an agreement to sell its North American bakery business to Grupo Bimbo SAB, the world's largest bread maker, for $900 million to $1 billion, according to two people with knowledge of the bidding. A sale of the ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-08T03:35:33Z)

Cops: Fla. mother wanted money from son's sale

Investigators say a Florida woman knew her mother was trying to sell her child and wanted some of the money to pay for a new car. Stephanie Bigbee Fleming of Bradenton was charged Tuesday with being a principal to illegal sale or surrender of a child and ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-09T19:12:06Z)

Critical Alerts for Yahoo!, Southwestern Energy, United Continental, Kroger, and MBIA Released ...

CHICAGO , Nov. 9, 2010 -- Seven Summits Research issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for YHOO, SWN, UAL, KR, and MBI. To see what our analysts have discovered about these stocks read the Seven Summits Strategic Investments' PriceWatch Alerts at http://www ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-11-09T14:25:46Z)

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