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Deals of the Hour / September 13, 2010, 2:46 am

National Semiconductor shares drop after forecast

THE BIG PICTURE: National Semiconductor isn't the only chip maker warning of a weaker-than-expected ... SHARE ACTION: The stock dropped 96 cents, or 7.4 percent, to $11.94 in afternoon trading after touching a new 52 ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-10T16:41:21Z)

The Mayor Who Transformed the Windy City

an official at Equality Illinois, a leading gay and lesbian rights ... Marca Bristo, who runs Access Living, the leading organization in Chicago for people with disabilities, is equally effusive: "I don't know of ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-12T18:47:50Z)

In Hindsight: Apple vs. Adobe, Oracle vs. HP and other tech sagas

In a dramatic plot twist in a Silicon Valley tech saga (cue theme from "The ... Hewlett-Packard's former CEO -- as its newest co-president. "Mark did a brilliant job at HP and I expect he'll do even better at Oracle ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-12T11:16:52Z)

U.S., world adopt tighter bank rules

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-09-13T06:57:58Z)

Senate hopeful Fiorina says HP showed she's tough

the former Hewlett-Packard Co ( HPQ.N ) chief executive running ... Fiorina is brandishing first and foremost her record as a business leader at one of Silicon Valley's stars. She touts her deal-making smarts as she ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-12T12:06:58Z)

Deutsche Bahn, Siemens clash on train cost -magazine

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn is unhappy with the ... Reporting by Edward Taylor; Editing by Hugh Lawson) Keywords: DEUTSCHEBAHN/SIEMENS (+49 69 7565 1187; edward. (Source: CNBC 2010-09-11T13:05:25Z)

Bilfinger mulling sale or IPO for Australia unit -report

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Construction firm Bilfinger Berger is considering selling or carrying out an initial public offering for its Australian business, German ... by Edward Taylor; Editing by Hugh Lawson, + (Source: CNBC 2010-09-11T12:29:38Z)

Deutsche Bank to Raise EU9.8 Billion for Postbank

(Updates with shares in second, fifth paragraph, Ackermann remarks in ninth and 18th.) Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Bank AG, Germany's largest bank, plans to raise at least 9.8 billion euros ($12.5 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-13T08:02:24Z)

Trial date may be set in Detroit airline attack

... Detroit on Christmas is returning to a federal courtroom for the first time since January. A pretrial hearing is being held Monday in the case against Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab ... aboard Northwest Airlines ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-13T06:57:58Z)

Lawyers for Christmas Day bomber, feds discuss deal

Lawyers representing accused Christmas Day bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab have ... underwear and tried to detonate them as a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam approached Detroit Metropolitan Airport. (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-09T20:17:17Z)

Deutsche Bank seeks shareholder capital for Postbank takeover

Deutsche Bank is aiming to raise at least 9.8 billion euros ($12.4 billion) as it seeks a takeover of Germany's Postbank. Bildunterschrift: Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Ackermann said the capital ... (Source: Deutsche Welle 2010-09-13T06:29:20Z)

Pierzynski hits go-ahead single in 10th inning, White Sox beat Tigers 5-4 for 7th win in row

DETROIT – A.J. Pierzynski hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 Monday for their ... Chris Sale (1-1) earned his first major league victory, finishing ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-06T20:42:19Z)

Digital River shares boosted by Microsoft deal

... BIG PICTURE: Digital River is looking for new deals and customers to replace the loss of antivirus software maker Symantec Corp., which dropped its services at the end of June. THE ANALYSIS ... SHARE ACTION ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-02T20:25:35Z)

Deutsche Bank plans $12.4 billion capital increase, takeover offer for Postbank

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's biggest bank, Deutsche Bank AG , on Sunday announced plans to raise at least euro9.8 billion ($12.4 billion) in a capital increase intended partly to finance a full takeover of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-12T15:13:05Z)

Illinois awards 2 companies managed care contracts

Two for-profit companies have been selected to run a managed care program in Illinois that will change ... I hope we're wrong," said Marca Bristo, president and CEO of Access Living, a Chicago-based group promoting ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T12:02:11Z)

Global regulators agree on new bank standards

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-13T07:40:55Z)

Eminem and Jay-Z's concert brings down Comerica Stadium

... Eminem and Jay-Z's opening night of a four-date tour Sept. 2 ... an emotional Eminem nearly teared up while introducing 'Not Afraid,' Graham continued. "He dedicated the song to fans who stuck with him ... (Source: KULR8 2010-09-05T13:19:42Z)

New HP, Air Force deal worth up to $800M

Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday it has been selected as a preferred ... Palo Alto-based HP (NYSE:HPQ) said that over the last five ... $21M sale seen as a good sign for Silicon Valley office market Calif. gets ... (Source: San Jose Business Journal 2010-08-30T12:22:23Z)

Man charged with trying to blow up Detroit-bound plane is returning to court ...

eight months after Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was arraigned on six ... subdued him and forced him to the front of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 as it approached Detroit Metropolitan Airport last Dec. 25. Authorities ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-13T07:05:08Z)

Obama presses Israel on settlements

... serious, and constructive in these talks so that the politics for Prime Minister Netanyahu, if he were to extend the settlement moratorium, would ... Israel and the Palestinian Authority deal with threats to ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-09-10T19:04:31Z)

Obama presses Israel to extend settlement freeze

... serious, and constructive in these talks so that the politics for prime minister Netanyahu, if he were to extend the settlement moratorium, would ... Israel and the Palestinian Authority deal with threats to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-10T17:52:56Z)

Lululemon shares rise on strong earnings

... SPARK: Lululemon said its net income more than doubled from a year earlier as revenue rose 56 percent. The company also raised its forecasts for full-year revenue and net income. THE BIG PICTURE ... SHARE ACTION: (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-10T17:38:37Z)

A.J. Pierzynski singles in 10th, Chisox win 7th in row

and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 for their seventh straight win. Chris Sale (1-1) earned his first major league victory, finishing with 2 2-3 innings of scoreless relief. Jose Valverde (2-4) took ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-06T21:10:57Z)

Panel crafts banking rules

Representatives of major central banks, including the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve, agreed to the deal at a meeting in Basel, Switzerland ... is seen as a cornerstone of the global financial reforms proposed by ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-13T06:57:58Z)

Lady Gaga adds to the star power at Eminem, Jay-Z's Detroit show

Two of her hits: 'Bad Romance' and 'Not Afraid' will also clash for the coveted Video of the Year award. Star-studded treat for fans The Eminem-Jay Z show had a line-up of big stars including Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and G ... (Source: The Money Times 2010-09-05T06:53:09Z)

Mayor Daley's Evolution Turned Foes Into Fans: Albert Hunt

an official at Equality Illinois , a leading gay and lesbian ... Marca Bristo , who runs Access Living, the leading organization in Chicago for people with disabilities, is equally effusive: "I don't know of any ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-12T15:13:05Z)

Germany's EnBW mulls closing nuclear plant - paper

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - EnBW ( EBKG ... ID:nLDE6840EZ] (Reporting by Edward Taylor ; Editing by Hugh Lawson ; +49 69 7565 1187; edward.taylor@thomsonreuters.com; edward.taylor.thomsonreuters.com@reuters. (Source: Reuters 2010-09-07T23:54:24Z)

Drake, B.o.B Lead Celebs' Picks For Best Hip-Hop Video VMA

collaboration-heavy field includes B.o.B (featuring Hayley Williams) with "Airplanes," Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem with "Forever," Eminem with "Not Afraid," Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz with "On to the Next One ... (Source: Musicwire 2010-09-09T00:00:23Z)

Manny sets up White Sox seventh in a row

The win moved the White Sox (77-60) to a season-high 17 games over .500 and produced Chris Sale's first Major League victory. The rookie retired all five hitters faced, striking out two. A two-out rally in the eighth ... (Source: Major League Baseball 2010-09-06T21:03:48Z)

Obama Urges Israel to Extend Settlement Moratorium

the president of the Palestinian Authority, that he, too ... You've got to show the Israeli public that you are serious and constructive in these talks so that the politics for Prime Minister Netanyahu, (Source: Dispatch 2010-09-12T04:36:00Z)

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