Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 10:43 am

Olam International Said to Raise $600 Million in Share Offering

The lower price is a 9.5 percent discount from the last traded price of S$2.83 before the trading halt today. HSBC Holdings Plc, Standard Chartered Plc, Credit Suisse Group AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are arranging the offering, two of the people said. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-06T04:27:09Z)

Is Steve Jobs Going to Surprise Us With a New iPhone Today?

Either Walmart is planning to give up its usual profit margins in order to offer the iPhone 4 to its customers for far less than competing stores (the discount is more than 25 percent off what Walmart was selling the phones for yesterday) or it knows ... (Source: Atlantic Online (blog) 2011-06-06T16:15:49Z)

Netroots Nation registration available

I have an early bird registration available for anyone who would like to attend. Current registration costs $355 - we can cut a deal for a deep discount. First come, first served. Just drop a message to me here and we can get you to Minneapolis! (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-06-06T04:12:50Z)

Live from UCB Theatre to Launch on SiriusXM's Raw Dog Comedy Channel

Sci Fi , horror and fantasy characters, featuring guest judges Rich Sommer of Mad Men and Ben Garant of Reno 911. "This is just one step in our secret evil plan to take over the world! Oops," said Amy Poehler , founding member, Upright Citizens Brigade. (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-06T14:49:55Z)

Explore new worlds at Kennedy Space Center with 'Star Trek'

Admission to KSC: $43 for adults, $33 for children ages 3 to 11, free for children under 3; 10 percent discount for those ages 55 and older and for members of the military. Hours: Opens 9 a.m. daily; closing times vary. For information: Call 877-313-2610 ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2011-06-06T16:22:59Z)

Technology Stocks Cheapest Since 1998 Amid IPO Bubble Fear

It trades at 9.7 times reported earnings, down from its peak multiple of 81 in 1999. The 34 percent discount to the S&P 500 is the widest since at least 1992, Bloomberg data show. Microsoft Discount Low valuations may not be enough to drive above-average gains. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-06T07:54:44Z)

Build on your strengths, be brave and cut costs

In the US, Hyundai , the carmaker, avoided declining sales by offering to buy back cars if new owners lost their jobs, instead of offering a discount. Companies need to look at the elements of their business and focus on where their best prospects for ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-06T16:58:46Z)

U.S. cash crudes - U.S. crude premiums strengthen Monday

[ID:nN05225928] Buyers were bidding $2.10 under WTI while sellers held out for $1.90 under. That was a bit weaker than deals done at a discount of $1.95 on Friday. "The consensus is for weaker WTS numbers," a broker said. Weakness in WTS could presage ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-06T16:01:30Z)

Dayton Air Show to feature Air Force, NASA technology exhibits

Kroger Co. supermarkets in the Dayton and Cincinnati markets began selling discount tickets on Monday for the show. Tickets are also available on the show's Website at www.daytonairshow.com. Vectren Corp., Kroger and the Dayton Daily News are among the ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2011-06-06T16:37:18Z)

Kroger Pumps Savings Into Customers' Wallets in North Texas This Summer

When filling up, a customer will always be offered the biggest discount available based on each month's fuel point totals available in their account. Through Kroger's partnership with Shell, shoppers are still able to redeem 100 points to save 10 cents per ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-06T15:47:11Z)

Want to attend the Netroots Nation this year??

I have an early bird registration available for anyone who would like to attend. Current registration costs $355 - we can cut a deal for a deep discount. First come, first served. Just drop a message to me here and we can get you to Minneapolis! (Source: DAILY KOS 2011-06-06T15:47:11Z)

Tech Stocks Cheapest Since 1998 as IPOs Spur Bubble Fear

It trades at 9.7 times reported earnings, down from its peak multiple of 81 in 1999. The 34 percent discount to the S&P 500 is the widest since at least 1992, Bloomberg data show. Low valuations may not be enough to drive above-average gains. Since Oct. 9 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-06T08:23:22Z)

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