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Deals of the Hour / November 9, 2010, 8:40 pm

Four Corners Transaction Would Shutter 3 of 5 Units

Arizona Public Service Company announced a deal Monday to purchase Southern California Edison's ownership in two units of the coal-fired Four Corners Power Plant near Farmington for $294 million. If the transaction is approved by federal and state ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-11-09T14:32:56Z)

Wal-Mart And Best Buy Running Pre-Black Friday Deals

Retailers are preparing their big Black Friday deals and Wal-Mart and Best Buy are starting early with special holiday sales this weekend. Wal-Mart is running a two-day sale on electronics November 6-7. While they don't have any of their freshly stocked ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-11-05T20:21:16Z)

FDLE: Daughter Of Woman Who Tried To Sell Grandson Arrested

WPBF.com The daughter of a Holly Hill woman accused of trying to sell her 8-week-old grandson was arrested Tuesday. Stephanie Fleming, 22, of Bradenton, was charged with illegal sale or surrender of a child. Fleming's 45-year-old mother, Patty Bigbee, and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-09T23:44:07Z)

Chevron to acquire Atlas Energy for $3.2 billion

NEW YORK — Chevron will buy natural producer Atlas Energy Inc. in a cash-and-stock deal worth $3.2 billion, the companies said Tuesday. Including debt of about $1.1 billion, the deal is worth $4.3 billion in all. Chevron Corp., based in San Ramon, Calif ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-11-09T13:28:30Z)

Skymark clears air for Japan's budget airlines

Monday's announcement by Skymark Airlines , the Japanese budget carrier, that it planned to buy up to six Airbus A380 superjumbo jets provided a welcome boost to the aircraft's European manufacturer. Airbus is fighting to restore confidence in the 525 ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-11-09T16:56:06Z)

From Dali to Marilyn Monroe, Playboy magazine auctions art

NEW YORK - Playboy magazine is stripping away its artistic assets in an auction of more than 100 commissioned art works in New York City. Up for sale is an original Salvador Dali watercolor, and iconic photographs of Brigitte Bardot, Pamela Anderson and ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-11-09T08:06:23Z)

Playboy auctions art

NEW YORK - GLAMOROUS actresses, Americans Pamela Anderson and Marilyn Monroe, French sex kitten Brigitte Bardot, are names that come to mind when one thinks of the art of Playboy magazine, but how about Salvador Dali? A Dali watercolor of a reclining nude ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-11-10T03:04:33Z)

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)

Playboy Auctions Art Collection: 'Year of the Rabbit' Sale at Christie's (video)

Auctions for part of the Playboy Art Collection will certainly have some iconic photographs, paintings, cartoons and a few surprises. The Playboy art collection is certainly one of most eclectic groupings of commercial art in the country, and in an auction ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-09T12:02:36Z)

Chevron to buy Atlas for $4.3B including debt

Chevron Corp. says it has agreed to acquire Atlas Energy in a deal the companies value at $4.3 billion including debt. Chevron, of San Ramon, Calif., is paying $43.34 per share in cash and stock for Atlas Energy Inc., a Pittsburgh-based natural gas producer. (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T12:16:55Z)

Chevron to buy Atlas Energy for $3.2 billion in cash and stock

Chevron will buy natural gas producer Atlas Energy Inc. in a cash-and-stock deal worth $3.2 billion, the companies said Tuesday. Including debt of about $1.1 billion, the deal is worth $4.3 billion in all. Chevron Corp., based in San Ramon, Calif., is the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-11-09T14:40:05Z)

UTILITIES: Ariz. utility plans partial closure of power plant

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. ---- Arizona's largest utility company is seeking majority ownership of two units at a coal-fired power plant it operates in New Mexico and plans to shutter the other three, more polluting generators. Arizona Public Service Company said ... (Source: North County Times 2010-11-10T00:41:23Z)

APS Announces Landmark Accord for Four Corners Power Plant

Company Agrees to Purchase Southern California Edison Share of Units 4, 5; Close Units 1, 2, 3 if Deal Approved PHOENIX--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Arizona Public Service Company has entered into an agreement to purchase Southern California Edison's ownership in ... (Source: Business Wire 2010-11-08T06:34:31Z)

Knife found under seat on Delta flight to Japan

TOKYO — Police are investigating a Delta Air Lines flight from South Korea to Japan after a small knife was found under passenger seats, an official said Tuesday. The Delta flight with 86 passengers and eight crew members arrived at Narita, Japan from ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-11-09T17:53:22Z)

PREVIEW-Goldman, Natixis to clash in court over credit deal

LONDON/PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - French investment bank Natixis ( CNAT.PA )is due to clash with Wall Street heavyweight Goldman Sachs ( GS.N ) in a British court on Tuesday over a credit derivatives deal which Natixis wants scrapped. The dispute centres ... (Source: Reuters 2010-11-08T18:23:11Z)

Sara Lee cuts carbs, is selling its bread business

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 Sara Lee's last ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T21:20:57Z)

Schiele's 'Procession' sells for euro4.4 million

A painting by Egon Schiele sold for euro4.4 million ($6.1 million) on Tuesday, a sizable sum but below estimates of its worth. "Procession" depicts three women in different stages of their lives and dates back to 1911, when the Austrian artist — known ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-11-09T22:54:01Z)

Egon Schiele painting 'Procession' for sale

(AP) VIENNA - Austrian auctioneers have unveiled a precious Egon Schiele painting that could fetch millions when it goes under the hammer next week. "Procession" is a dark work that dates to 1911 and depicts three women in different stages of their lives ... (Source: WHEC TV-10 2010-11-03T20:09:20Z)

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)

Kohls Black Friday 2010 Sales Start Now Joining Walmart, Best Buy, ToysRUs and Target

Kohls Black Friday 2010 sales start today with their Power Shopping sale along with drastic discounts from other leading retailers. Kohls is keeping in competition with the Black Friday 2010 electronics sales at Walmart, Target, Best Buy and ToysRUs.Kohls ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-11-05T18:41:03Z)

FDLE: Woman Tried To Sell 8-Week-Old Grandson

WPBF.com Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents arrested on Friday a Holly Hill woman who they said attempted to sell her 8-week old grandson. Patty Bigbee, 45, was taken to the Volusia County Jail and charged with illegal sale or surrender of a ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-09T00:13:56Z)

Goldman, Natixis to settle court spat

LONDON (Reuters) - Wall Street heavyweight Goldman Sachs ( GS.N ) and French rival Natixis ( CNAT.PA ) were close to settling a London court case on Tuesday over a terminated bond deal that highlights a rising tide of financial legal spats. One lawyer told ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-11-09T13:35:40Z)

Sara Lee Slims Down In $959M Bakery Sale To Bimbo

(AP) NEW YORK (AP) - Sara Lee is cutting the apron strings on its unit that bakes bread, selling it to Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo for $959 million as it looks to concentrate more on its coffee and meat businesses. The maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and ... (Source: CBS News 2010-11-09T15:37:21Z)

Superman original comic art up for auction

A 1942 piece of Superman comic book cover art goes up for auction for the first time today in a thriving collectibles market where old superheroes can change hands for more than $1 million. The cover art for the Superman 14 issue, also known as the ... (Source: ONE News 2010-11-10T01:45:48Z)

$1m Man of Steel: Superman comic art set for record

He's faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Now Superman could be about to break yet another record. One of the most defining images ever created of a comic hero could fetch a record ... (Source: Scotsman 2010-11-09T23:51:17Z)

Schiele's 'Procession' sells for $7.8m

VIENNA - A PAINTING by Egon Schiele has sold for 4.4 million euros (S$7.8 million), well below its estimated maximum worth. The sombre work - titled Procession - depicts three women in different stages of their lives and dates back to 1911, when the ... (Source: Straits Times 2010-11-10T00:05:36Z)

Goldman Sachs, Natixis About to Settle Bond Row

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. banking heavyweight Goldman Sachs and French peer Natixis were close to settling a legal row over a bond deal that highlights a wave of spats over agreements struck before the financial crisis. In a London court, one trial lawyer ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-09T13:35:40Z)

70 years on, rare Superman, Batman covers up for sale

NEW YORK: Jerry Robinson was 18 when he created the Joker, Batman's villainous psychopathic nemesis. He was among the pioneers of a new American art form that included Fred Ray, whose iconic 1942 comic book cover known as Superman Patriotic Shield sealed ... (Source: Times of India 2010-11-10T00:27:04Z)

Grandson for sale: Infant's mother charged today

DAYTONA BEACH - A Manatee County woman knew about her mother's attempt to sell her then 8-week-old son and wanted some of the money to pay for a new car, authorities said. Stephanie Bigbee Fleming, 22, of Bradenton was charged Tuesday with being a ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-09T21:49:35Z)

Black Friday 2010 Sales to Offer More Discounts Than 2009

Couponcodes4u, one of the leading coupon websites in the US, is ready to offer its share of Black Friday sales this month. A special Black Friday section has been launched to help shoppers make the most of the best deals online from leading retailers. The ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-09T16:56:06Z)

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