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Deals of the Hour / July 1, 2011, 2:51 pm

LSE Dropping TMX Puts Rolet on Collision Course With Nasdaq

(LSE) Nasdaq OMX gained 4.7 percent to $25.14 yesterday, climbing the most since April 1, after LSE dropped its offer for TMX Group Inc. (X) , saying too few shareholders supported the C$3.32 billion ($3.4 billion) merger. The gain in Nasdaq OMX was the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-07-01T03:43:11Z)

Prince William & Kate Middleton Celebrate Canada Day

One observer told press, "They are beautiful together, like a fairy tale. He just sounded so cute and adorable with his English accent. He did pretty well with his French." Will and Kate will tour various parts of Canada until July 8th, at which time they ... (Source: Associated Content 2011-07-01T20:46:49Z)

Coalition of Factions From the Streets Fuels a New Opposition in Syria

They did, and even in the earliest days, activists there managed to offer a narrative of the uprising that was revealing, incomplete and — in the government's mind at least — biased. In the weeks that ensued, protesters said, activists coalesced into ... (Source: New York Times 2011-07-01T03:50:21Z)

Bank of America's $40 Billion Lesson

That arithmetic turned out to be an exercise in fuzzy math. Bank of America was entranced by the prospect of adding mortgages to its supermarket of financial products at a bargain basement price, and calculated that its massive balance sheet could soothe ... (Source: Forbes (blog) 2011-07-01T12:54:22Z)

Details emerge of budget offers, negotiations

Here's a look at what both sides offered: June 29, 8 p.m: According to their offer letter, Republican legislators told Dayton they would support new revenue if he agreed to a special session on June 30 to pass a handful of outstanding budget bills and a ... (Source: Marketplace.publicradio.org 2011-07-01T20:32:30Z)

The LSE's Premature Match

But that has been called off, following a lack of support from TMX shareholders, likely because of a higher offer on the table from a Canadian consortium, Maple Group Acquisition. Yet LSE investors seem unfazed. The shares rose 11% Thursday amid hopes this ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-06-30T16:37:28Z)

BofA Must Overcome Skepticism on 2-Cents-on-the-Dollar Mortgage-Bond Offer

By Jody Shenn - Thu Jun 30 18:49:36 GMT 2011 Bank of America Corp. (BAC) 's effort to move past the soured mortgages that Countrywide Financial Corp. packaged into securities may hinge on whether a judge agrees that the world's largest bond buyers ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-30T20:12:13Z)

Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to the Persian Gulf

The Muslim Brotherhood says it is willing to enter a dialogue with the United States, taking up an offer that signals Washington's acknowledgment that the fundamentalist group will play a significant political role in the new Egypt. Several thousand pro ... (Source: Washington Post 2011-07-01T21:15:27Z)

What's Behind Bank of America's Big Settlement

Yet it was all over this like a cheap suit. That says it must regard this settlement as a real bargain." Keep in mind that even after this major settlement, we haven't seen the last of Wall Street's liabilities over allegedly shoddy underwriting and ... (Source: Motley Fool 2011-06-30T19:57:54Z)

Prince William, Kate charm Canada on royal visit

"They are beautiful together, like a fairy tale," gushed 15-year-old Daphnee Dubouchet-Olshesh, who was in the crowd with her mother. "He just sounded so cute and adorable with his English accent. He did pretty good with his French." The royal pair then ... (Source: MSN Entertainment 2011-07-01T12:11:25Z)

Source: Google among firms looking to buy Hulu

The online video service began seeking bidders early last week after an unsolicited offer prompted Hulu's board to look for other interested parties. Hulu streams movies and TV shows from broadcasters ABC, Fox and NBC to personal computers and, for a ... (Source: 9News 2011-07-01T21:01:08Z)

Will Google Plus Make Facebook the New MySpace?

So how is Google+ different? First of all, it looks beautiful. The interface was designed by Andy Hertzfeld, who was the lead designer of the interface of the original Macintosh. He has added attractive, quirky touches such as "circles" which are an ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-07-01T20:25:21Z)

As politicians point fingers, vulnerable residents feel the pinch of Minn. government shutdown

So far, 30 agencies had accepted United Way's offer of advances on their grants, seeking cash to stay up and running. The stoppage suspended some programs for the blind and visually impaired, including a radio reading service run by volunteers and training ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2011-07-01T20:32:30Z)

Rockets push back rebels south of Libyan capital

The offer marks a shift in tone. Until now Libyan officials have dismissed the rebels as criminals and no one in the Libyan leader's inner circle has publicly raised the possibility of making any accommodation with them. "There are direct and indirect ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-01T10:52:41Z)

Movie Review: 'Monte Carlo'

However, unfortunate circumstances have come to sully this magnificent city's name in the form of an absurd fantasy straight from the imaginings of a tween girl. This fantasy is also called Monte Carlo, and it is directed by co-writer Thomas Bezucha and ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2011-07-01T20:53:59Z)

Google reportedly among suitors looking to buy Hulu

The online video service began seeking bidders early last week after an unsolicited offer prompted Hulu's board to look for other interested parties. Hulu streams movies and TV shows from broadcasters ABC, Fox and NBC to personal computers and, for a ... (Source: Berkeley Voice 2011-07-01T21:15:27Z)

Minnesota government shutdown begins after talks fail

Dayton dismissed the offer as "a publicity stunt." "They have known for two months, I have said consistently, that I would not agree to anything until I agree to everything," Dayton said. All but the most critical state functions will be suspended while ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-01T05:30:34Z)

Harry Potter World Cup: Hermione Vs. Ginny

In the end, the choice is yours, so keep voting at MTV Movies Blog and make your voice heard! For Harry Potter, it never hurts to be surrounded by beautiful women. But when it comes to the Harry Potter World Cup, it's significantly less enjoyable to watch ... (Source: MTV.com (blog) 2011-07-01T21:08:18Z)

Kate, William 'delighted' to be in Canada as royal tour begins

OTTAWA — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge charmed thousands of fans on their first day in Canada with walkabout greetings, sartorial choices that left fashion-watchers beaming — and some fledgling attempts at speaking French. Prince William drew a ... (Source: The Vancouver Sun 2011-07-01T21:36:56Z)

Kings optimistic after 'all-in' presentation to Brad Richards

Leiweke declined to discuss the value or length of the Kings' offer, but it is believed to have an average annual value of $6.5 million for seven to nine years. Leiweke also said the process would not turn into the circus, as the Kings' negotiations with ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-07-01T20:46:49Z)

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