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Deals of the Hour / May 30, 2011, 4:44 pm

UPDATE 1-Slovene bank NKBM Q1 net profit down 55 percent

NKBM shares closed 0.6 percent lower at 7.85 euros ahead of the results, while the blue-chip SBI index .SBITOP rose 0.7 percent. (Reporting by Marja Novak; Editing by Jon Loades-Carter and Dan Lalor) ($1 = 0.7000 euro) (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T13:03:41Z)

Crisis? There is no crisis, says FIFA president

"We have just seen a beautiful Champions League final with Barcelona, with fair play. "Football is in some difficulties and they will be solved inside our family." FIFA has been dogged by corruption allegations since the vote last year to stage the 2018 ... (Source: Calgary Herald 2011-05-30T21:53:24Z)

Vedanta Resources may go ahead with the acquisition of Cairn India as oil prices surge

ONGC is contractually obliged to pay the entire royalty, but it is of the opinion that royalty cost has to be recovered from the sale of oil from the fields before profit is calculated - a claim that Cairn disputes as it would negatively impact its profits ... (Source: Economic Times 2011-05-30T22:29:12Z)

Greece set for severe bail-out conditions

Under a plan advocated by some, much of that would be covered by the sale of state assets and the change in repayment terms for private debtholders. Eurozone countries and the International Monetary Fund would then need to lend an additional €30bn-€ ... (Source: CNN 2011-05-30T09:57:34Z)

High school baseball: No. 6 Columbus defeats No. 1 Spalding to force Game 3

In Game 1, Spalding used a seven-run fifth and a nine-run sixth to win 18-1 in six innings. Kyle Carter started on the mound for Columbus and had each of the Blue Devils' two Game 1 hits. In Game 2, a pair of bases-loaded walks and back-to-back two-run ... (Source: Ledger-Enquirer 2011-05-30T23:04:59Z)

Italian 10-Year Bonds Stay Lower With Yields at 4.80%

May 30 (Bloomberg) -- Italian government bonds stayed lower after a sale of debt. The yield on the 10-year bond was five basis points higher at 4.80 percent after Italy sold 8.3 billion euros ($12 billion) of securities maturing in 2014, 2018 and 2021. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T09:43:16Z)

ARM Holdings, Fimalac, Glencore, Sage: Europe Equity Preview

The stock declined 0.2 percent to 3,392 pence. Sage Group Plc (SGE LN): The U.K. software maker has begun a review of its health-care division that may lead to a sale, the Sunday Times reported, without saying where it got the information. The stock gained ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-05-30T22:07:43Z)

As its peers pair off, Alaska Airlines follows its own path

"They've got our 49th state sewn up, but except for [ Sarah] Palin , it's not a top-10 destination," said Tom Parsons, CEO of discount travel site Bestfares.com. Alaska also maintains a pleasant demeanor in the skies, not threatening competitors with its ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-05-30T22:57:50Z)

Blatter's reign must weather a storm

The campaign for control of the "beautiful game" has been anything but pretty. The 75-year-old Swiss native is the sole candidate in the election, after Asia's soccer president Mohamed bin Hammam of Qatar pulled out of the race Sunday just hours ... (Source: Washington Times 2011-05-30T21:31:56Z)

'The Hobbit' movies official titles and release dates announced!

The two movies, based on the 1937 novel by J. R. R. Tolkiens "The Hobbit" and other related writings from the fantasy author, will now be given two seperate titles. We previously reported the subtitles of "The Hobbit: Part I" and "The Hobbit: Part II ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-05-30T23:12:09Z)

EU/IMF to announce verdict on Greece as protests escalate

European officials are hoping that half of the extra funding will come from the sale of state assets and the extension of maturities for bonds held by private investors. Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou has warned that, without new funds ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2011-05-30T11:52:06Z)

FIFA scandal deepens, Blatter denies crisis talk

Blatter, the 75-year-old Swiss who has run soccer's world governing body since 1998 and seen it grow wealthy on the sale of TV rights and sponsorship, will run unopposed in Wednesday's election following Bin Hammam's withdrawal on Sunday. That came hours ... (Source: Reuters 2011-05-30T22:00:34Z)

Dozens ride to remember Des Moines motorcyclist

Lewis said she's still deciding. "I have three beautiful daughters, they need me and I don't want them to suffer like I am," Lewis said. "I've got a lot left to do on this world with my children." (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-05-30T23:04:59Z)

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