Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2011, 2:42 am

Schreiber Foods to build new $50M headquarters in Green Bay on site of closed Washington Commons mall

Schmitt said the quality of jobs Schreiber will provide, its philanthropy in the community and the impact it will have on other development make it a huge deal for Green Bay. "There are a couple of other major projects in play. This is going to allow us ... (Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette 2011-06-08T09:03:57Z)

Infosys: Acquired Software Solutions Business Of Gen-i

Under the deal, Infosys has offered positions to Gen-i's more than 110 employees and contractors, who will continue to be based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, the Indian company said in a statement. The additional staff from Gen-i will expand ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2011-06-08T08:49:38Z)

Eye-opener: Who now owns the NBA Finals?

The Huddle : It is supposed to be a secret but the NFL owners and players are meeting again. Ron Shandler will have a fantasy chat starting at 11 a.m. ET. USA TODAY TV writer Michael Hiestand wonders if the Olympics are a paying gig for the networks. (Source: USA Today 2011-06-08T09:32:35Z)

Switch of lineup, defense the keys for the Mavs

"They got great players, and those are the guys you have to deal with," Carlisle said. "We've got a team system, and the schemes we're using aren't very complex. It's just all about hard play." (Source: WINKNEWS.com 2011-06-08T08:42:29Z)

ONGC, GAIL eye part of Exxon stake in Kashagan field

The consortium led by ONGC Videsh has submitted a "non-binding but firm indicative bid" to Exxon for half of its 16.81% stake in the Kashagan oil field, the report said, citing documents related to the deal. ExxonMobil has never publicly stated its ... (Source: MoneyControl.com 2011-06-08T08:49:38Z)

Sports allrounder Perry seeks 2nd world title

"I think that helps in dealing with the pressures you have to deal with at that level, but I think playing two high-level sports also helps in a lot of other areas in relation to decision making etc,'' Sermanni said. "So I think the cricket part of Ellyse ... (Source: CNN Sports Illustrated 2011-06-08T09:25:26Z)

Villa star set for United switch - after his wedding

Aston Villa are resigned to losing Ashley Young to Manchester United but the deal may not be finalised until after the winger's wedding this weekend, Press Association Sport understands. Villa are expected to double the £9 million they paid Watford for ... (Source: Mirror Football 2011-06-08T09:32:35Z)

Haslem starring as Miami's 'glue' guy in finals

DALLAS — For all the glitzy personnel moves the Miami Heat made last summer to largely reshape the NBA's balance of power, there was one deal the Dallas Mavericks desperately wish never happened. And we're not talking about the ones LeBron James ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2011-06-08T03:06:02Z)

As RIO closes Iowa needs to save its lessons

It should be prepared to follow the example set by RIO as it helps Iowans deal with this year's flooding, and in future disasters. Rebuild Iowa was the creation of former Gov. Chet Culver, who rightly saw the need for an extraordinary effort to respond to ... (Source: Des Moines Register 2011-06-08T09:03:57Z)

Marvel announces adaptions of John Carter novels

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Carter — Edgar Rice Burroughs' other famous pulp creation — is having his stories told anew thanks to an agreement between Marvel Entertainment and the author's estate that will return the Earth-born adventurer's Martian ... (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2011-06-08T09:18:16Z)

Prada aims to raise $2.6b in IPO

HONG KONG — The Italian fashion house Prada SpA plans to raise up to $2.6 billion in a listing on Hong Kong's stock exchange, a person familiar with the deal said, joining other foreign companies flocking to cash in on China's rising fortunes. (Source: Boston Globe 2011-06-08T09:11:07Z)

120 more Syrian refugees cross into Turkey

Authorities say more than 30 Syrians are separately being treated at Turkish hospitals for wounds they suffered in clashes in northern Syria. They say one has died. Turkey says it is prepared to deal with a mass influx of Syrian refugees. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-06-08T09:03:57Z)

ONGC, GAIL Said to Plan Bid to Acquire Part of Exxon's Stake in Kashagan

Significant amounts of ONGC's cash and resources could get blocked if they go ahead with this large deal." ONGC Videsh Ltd., the explorer's overseas unit, and GAIL, India 's biggest gas distributor, plan jointly to buy an 8.4 percent stake from ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-08T08:49:38Z)

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