Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 6, 2011, 4:44 pm

Prada Hong Kong IPO Could Raise $3 Billion

the person said, raising as much as HK$20 billion. In addition, Prada could sell 63 million more shares, or 15% of the offer, through an overallotment option if demand is strong. (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-06-06T23:11:00Z)

History-Making $100 Million Milestone Surpassed as Napa Vintners Bring in $7.3 Million at Charity Event

The fairway at Meadowood, which has served as the Live Auction's venue since its inception in 1981, has seen typically beautiful weather with daytime ... Originally planning to offer open-air seating, the event organizers quickly rallied to find ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-06T22:42:22Z)

What your business can expect on World IPv6 Day

In my case, my ISP provider is Vodafone subsidiary SFR, a France-based provider that--besides its lousy service and obnoxious TV commercials--does not offer IPv6-only connectivity unless you sign up for its beta program and invest in one of its newer routers. (Source: IT World 2011-06-06T14:35:36Z)

US stocks hit by economic worry; euro slips

Peru's stock market sank more than 12 percent, while the sol currency fell 1.5 percent, prompting the central bank to offer to sell about $215 million in deposit certificates aimed at curbing the currency's fall. Joyce Chang, global head of emerging ... (Source: Economic Times 2011-06-06T23:18:10Z)

It's Official: Nicole Scherzinger Replaces Cheryl Cole As "X Factor" Judge

Scherzinger had originally joined the show as a host. The network and "X Factor" producers FremantleMedia North American and Syco TV didn't offer any details on the decision in a brief joint statement. But Cole's official ouster followed weeks of reports ... (Source: NBC Chicago 2011-06-06T22:49:32Z)

Cameron to restate his faith in NHS reforms

This is despite fears from some Lib Dems that more competition could amount to part-privatisation. His words risk inflaming a row ignited by Nick Clegg last month, when the deputy prime minister announced the health bill would be sent back to the committee ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-06T22:56:41Z)

Rights Group Says Libyan Rebels Detain Qaddafi Supporters

British Maj. Gen. Nick Pope said Royal Air Force planes struck Qaddafi's military intelligence headquarters. An old Italian colonial building that Libyan government officials said was bombed Monday appeared half gone, with piles of rubble strewn about its ... (Source: FOX News 2011-06-06T22:49:32Z)

Hurricane Electric to Offer Premium Tunnel Broker Service

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hurricane Electric , the world's largest IPv6-native Internet backbone and colocation provider, announced today the availability of a new premium IPv6 tunnel broker service to complement its free and highly popular ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2011-06-06T22:42:22Z)

Arsenal FC: Should Samir Nasri Be Sold for Demanding Cesc Fabregas-Type Wages?

Players know the club earns a hefty chunk each year through sponsorships, TV rights and prize money. And they also know that if one club doesn't offer them what they want, there's always another club. So the best talents will always demand the highest wage. (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-06T23:25:19Z)

Singapore Air and Virgin Australia sign partnership deal

Virgin said in a statement on Tuesday the airlines planned to offer reciprocal frequently flyer programme benefits and co-ordinate schedules under the agreement. (Source: Reuters 2011-06-06T22:56:41Z)

Groupon Getaways with Expedia deal site launching late June

The new site will offer "deeply discounted, highly compelling travel deals," including hotel packages, airline tickets, car rentals, cruises and destination activities, according to a recent Expedia press release.    The travel deals will follow the ... (Source: Sun-Sentinel (blog) 2011-06-06T23:03:51Z)

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