Deals of the Hour

Trying to find out what's the deal with the world, tracking what's on sale and who's talking about it on Twitter. Update hourly.

Deals of the Hour / June 8, 2011, 8:42 pm

Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

(For Reuters columns on deals, click on ) ** Citigroup has agreed to sell a portfolio ... [ID:nL3E7H825A] ** Azeri state energy company SOCAR plans to sign a gas deal with German utility RWE by the end of 2011 to explore in the Caspian Sea, as well as ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-08T20:31:09Z)

SEC settles over social media fundraising

According to a presentation posted on the internet, Mr Flatow is quoted as saying their quest began with a tweet from Mr Migliozzi after he read that Pabst was up for sale. Mr Flatow tweeted back saying he was interested in buying the company and ... (Source: Financial Times 2011-06-09T03:04:51Z)

Chicago would feel like home to Trevor Gretzky

Mr. Steinbrenner said, 'Yeah, I do.' And Trevor said, 'Well, you're a pretty big deal, huh?' He was 6 and fell in love with baseball.'' A hockey stick remained in Trevor's bedroom throughout childhood and he once tried his hand at goal-tending. But ... (Source: 22 WSBT 2011-06-09T02:36:13Z)

Leonard Stern dies at 88; TV writer, producer also co-created Mad Libs

Henry, who created "Get Smart" with Mel Brooks , told The Times on Wednesday that Stern "had a great deal to do with the making of the pilot, and he invented what I have always thought and said was the best opening and closing pieces that define the show ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-09T03:12:01Z)

Toyota Owners Can't Use California Law for Money-Loss Claims

Their lawyers asked U.S. District Judge James V. Selna in Santa Ana, California, who is overseeing the cases, to allow them to pursue their claims under California law, which gives plaintiffs a better chance than most states of recovering damages. (Source: BusinessWeek 2011-06-09T03:04:51Z)

Burbank to loan $1 million to strapped golf course

The golf course deal comes as the city weighs roughly $567,000 in proposed cuts to public services, part of an effort to close a projected $8.7-million budget gap for next fiscal year. The proposed public service cuts include shaving around-the-clock ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-06-09T03:12:01Z)

McCourts' settlement also could affect Los Angeles Marathon

Frank McCourt is struggling to meet the Dodgers' payroll, and if the Dodgers are put up for sale — whether by McCourt, the divorce judge or MLB — the marathon could be too. Employees responsible for corporate sponsorships and creative services were let ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2011-06-09T03:12:01Z)

Noble Group Offer for Territory Resources Betters Exxaro Resources Bid

Noble Group Ltd. (NOBL) , the Hong Kong-based commodity trader, offered A$90 million ($96 million) for the shares in Territory Resources Ltd. (TTY) it doesn't own, outbidding a deal agreed to with Exxaro Resources Ltd. (EXX) Noble, Territory's largest ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-09T03:12:01Z)

Is Super 8 Too Secret-y for Its Own Good?

All that sexy secrecy, and a bargain, too! Analysts like Bock say the flick should bring in at least "the mid-$20 millions to mid-$30 millions" in its opening weekend, likely more. It's unlikely that investors won't be happy at the end of the day. (Source: Entertainment Online 2011-06-09T03:19:10Z)

JGBs rally on U.S. Treasuries, 5-year sale eyed

Brokers are being forced to cover short positions created ahead of the sale because of strong Treasuries," said a trader at a Japanese bank. * "Uncertainty over Japanese politics had pushed market participants to the sidelines, but yields kept moving lower ... (Source: Reuters 2011-06-09T02:50:32Z)

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