Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 7, 2011, 6:45 am

DuPont Chair & CEO: Delivering Innovative Solutions and Long-term Growth

30-$.45 per share on a reported basis. "We believe DuPont is uniquely positioned to tackle big global challenges that offer the opportunity for significant top-line growth and value creation," said Kullman.  "The recent acquisition of Danisco is a perfect ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-07T13:30:00Z)

Monta Ellis for Andre Iguodala: Is This a Win-Win Trade?

While it seems like the 76ers would be getting a good deal, as Ellis is one of the league's premier scorers, the Warriors actually benefit from the trade as well. Iguodala would help balance the Warriors backcourt on defense. At 6'6", he is better suited ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2011-06-07T13:08:31Z)

Most Americans irked by poor customer service, survey shows

The margin of error was plus or minus 3 percentage points at a 95 percent confidence level. Wal-Mart Stores Inc's Walmart discount stores and Sam's Club members-only warehouse clubs were ranked by the magazine's subscribers among the worst in areas such as ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-06-07T13:22:50Z)

General Electric, Capital One bid for ING Direct USA, report says

AMSTERDAM ― General Electric Co. and Capital One Financial Corp. have submitted bids for ING's U.S. online banking operations in a deal worth about $9 billion, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. ING may reach an agreement to sell ING Direct USA this month ... (Source: Smart Business Network 2011-06-07T13:22:50Z)

Athabasca Signs Land Use Agreement With Large Camp Provider at Poplar Creek

This release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities in the United States. Neither the TSX Venture nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2011-06-07T13:37:09Z)

Edwards Fights to Avoid Jail

Edwards rejected the offer from the Justice Department to plead guilty to three misdemeanors, it is reported, because he doesn't want to be separated from the two young children he has with his late wife, Elizabeth. The alleged violations are reported to ... (Source: E Canada Now 2011-06-07T13:08:31Z)

Human Centipede' sequel banned in U.K.; director Tom Six responds

According to the BBFC, it's the second film's new direction, making the idea of the centipede the object of a person's "depraved sexual fantasy," that makes it unacceptable for public viewing. The film's director has responded to the ruling. (Source: Washington Post 2011-06-07T13:37:09Z)

WRAPUP 1-EU must make tough decisions on Greek rescue -IMF

Details of the new deal to supersede the May, 2010 rescue have yet to be hammered out, but it assumes Greece's funding needs will be covered by a mix of new EU and IMF loans, budget deficit cuts including tax increases and state asset sales, and a ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-07T13:15:41Z)

State Sen. Rob Cowles, Rep. Chad Weininger propose bill to allow TIFs across municipalities

Local government leaders on Monday praised proposed state legislation they say would offer them a tool to encourage business development across municipal boundaries. State Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Allouez, and state Rep. Chad Weininger, R-Green Bay, co-authored ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2011-06-07T13:08:31Z)

GE, Capital One Said to Vie for ING Online Bank

GE made an all-cash bid, while the offer from McLean, Virginia- based Capital One includes ... mortgage assets and is in talks with partners who would buy them as part of a deal, the people said. Buyers could include investment banks that trade mortgages ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-07T13:22:50Z)

John Edwards emails acknowledge payments, sources say

Edwards, a single father since his estranged wife's death in December, was interested in reaching a deal but refused to accept anything that would take him away from his children, according to a person close to the talks. By definition, a misdemeanor could ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2011-06-07T13:15:41Z)

Jamie Campbell Bower & Lily Collins Cast in Mortal Instruments

Jamie Campbell Bower and Lily Collins will play the lead roles in the film adaptation of Cassandra Clare's urban fantasy novel, Mortal Instruments . Clare defended both these casting decisions in an interview with Hollywood Crush . Clare explained ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2011-06-07T13:30:00Z)

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