Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 24, 2010, 1:40 pm

Vincent Jackson not dealt by deadline

The San Diego Chargers have rejected several trade offers for wide receiver Vincent Jackson , letting the Wednesday deadline to trade him pass without making a deal. The NFL and the NFL Players Association ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-23T01:09:41Z)

Due-or-Dye situation; Sox 4 A's 3; If Konerko doesn't get a deal he finds ...

If it was up to hitting coach Greg Walker, Paul Konerko would get a new deal to stay with the White Sox , finish his career on the South Side, then have a bronze statue on that outfield concourse at U.S ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-23T20:29:19Z)

Man wanted in Merced arrested in Keyes

KEYES -- The Stanislaus County sheriff's SWAT team surrounded a mobile home near Eighth Street today, trying to apprehend a parolee who had holed up inside. Officers fired tear gas into the home and the ... (Source: Merced Sun-Star 2010-09-24T08:10:50Z)

Hertz stays firm on Dollar Thrifty offer

Hertz Global Holdings said on Friday it would not raise further its offer for Dollar Thrifty, a day after rival Avis Budget outbid Hertz again in the battle for gaining control over the smaller car rental firm. In a statement, Hertz said its raised bid ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

Report: Blockbuster bankruptcy filing soon

Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. could file for bankruptcy protection as early as Wednesday, according to a Wall Street Journal article. Citing unnamed sources, the Journal said Blockbuster is working with creditors to develop a bankruptcy ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-09-22T22:39:21Z)

Obama challenges the world: Time for Mideast peace

UNITED NATIONS -- Grasping for peace, President Barack Obama on Thursday challenged a pessimistic world to overcome decades of shattered promises and help Israelis and Palestinians close a historic deal ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-24T01:51:26Z)

Australia Shares End Down 0.7% After Offshore Declines

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--The Australian share market lost ground Friday, with the heavyweight financials sector leading broad-based declines after decisive falls on Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed down 31.7 points, or 0.7%, at 4601.9 ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T06:44:56Z)

Queen tried to get UK poverty fund to heat palace

A government fund intended to provide subsidized heating to low-income Britons got some interest from an unexpected source: Queen Elizabeth II, who wanted help paying the bills at Buckingham Palace. The official ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T18:33:36Z)

Due-or-Dye situation

OAKLAND, Calif. -- If it was up to hitting coach Greg Walker, Paul Konerko would get a new deal to stay with the White Sox, finish his career on the South Side, then have a bronze statue on that outfield ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-23T04:58:44Z)

Vincent Jackson Trade? Agent: Deals in Place, but No Jackson Trade

SAN DIEGO (AP) - The agent for holdout Vincent Jackson says he had deals in place with multiple teams but the San Diego Chargers couldn't agree to compensation for the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Neil Schwartz ... (Source: KSAX 2010-09-22T21:06:18Z)

Who is starring in 'Blockbuster' drama?

He even pointed to a letter he wrote to Blockbuster in 2005 warning the company of threats coming from newer movie rental distribution channels. Carl Icahn, Senior Debt Holder The Wall Street Journal reported this month that senior debt holder Carl Icahn ... (Source: Dallas Business Journal 2010-09-23T15:14:21Z)

Jeff Zucker Announces Departure From NBC As Jonathan Klein Is Replaced at CNN

NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker, who rose from a youthful producer at the "Today" morning show to run the multifaceted media business, said he would step down after cable provider Comcast takes control of ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-24T20:20:58Z)

Asian stock markets fall after European slump, Wall Street succumbs to US job worries

TOKYO – TOKYO (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Friday after a jump in U.S. unemployment claims led to a disappointing day on Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average lost 1.3 percent to 9,443.57 in broad-based declines. A strong yen kept pressure ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-24T03:45:58Z)

SWAT team fires tear gas into Keyes home to end standoff

UPDATE, Sep 23, 2010 (The Modesto Bee - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Stanislaus County sheriff's officials this evening released the name of a parolee wanted for a string of ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-09-24T03:17:20Z)

Queen Elizabeth II cedes control of finances: reports

Queen Elizabeth II has been forced to give up the ultimate control of her finances to the British government under a deal agreed in 2006 and kept secret until now, reports said Thursday. The revelation ... (Source: MSN Philippines News 2010-09-23T14:31:24Z)

Queen 'cedes control of finances' to govt

LONDON (AFP) – Queen Elizabeth II has been forced to give up the ultimate control of her finances to the government under a deal agreed in 2006 and kept secret until now, reports said Thursday. The ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-21T23:59:17Z)

NBC Universal's Zucker to Leave After Comcast Deal

NEW YORK—NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker confirmed widespread speculation that he will leave the media giant after its corporate parent, General Electric Corp., completes a deal to sell a ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T15:56:07Z)

Avis Shakes Up Hertz-Dollar Thrifty Deal

Not taking "non-negotiable and final" for an answer, Avis strikes back in rental car bidding war. The offer comes a few weeks after Dollar Thrifty and Hertz announced they had agreed on a deal worth $1.4 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

Israel, Palestinians look to salvage Mideast talks

JERUSALEM — In a case of high-stakes diplomacy, the Palestinians were waiting Friday for the latest American effort to break the standoff with Israel over Jewish settlement construction in areas the Palestinians ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-24T19:59:30Z)

Hertz Declares Its Dollar Thrifty Bid 'Best and Final'

Hertz Global Holdings is standing by its deal to acquire the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group , even after the Avis Budget Group unveiled on Thursday what it described as a significantly higher offer ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-24T16:24:45Z)

Obama challenges globe to help seal Mideast deal

UNITED NATIONS -- President Barack Obama challenged a pessimistic world to overcome decades of shattered promises and help Israelis and Palestinians close a historic deal within a year. "This time will be ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-09-24T13:11:29Z)

Wall Street closes the week on a solid high

NEW YORK — The stock market resumed a September rally on Friday following a sharp jump in orders for manufactured goods and better news about the European economy. The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day with a gain of nearly 200 points, as it ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T19:59:30Z)

Agent: Deals in place, but no Jackson trade

SAN DIEGO — The agent for holdout Vincent Jackson says he had deals in place with multiple teams but the San Diego Chargers couldn't agree to compensation for the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Neil Schwartz ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-23T00:19:34Z)

Asia Down on U.S., Europe

SINGAPORE -- Bad economic news on the U.S. and European fronts as well as weakness on Wall Street drove Asian markets lower Friday, with broad-based declines hurting Tokyo and Sydney. Japan's Nikkei Share Average was down 1.3% at 9,446.27, Australia's S&P ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T01:51:26Z)

KEYES: SWAT team in standoff with parolee in mobile home

KEYES — The Stanislaus County sheriff's SWAT team surrounded a mobile home near Eighth Street this afternoon, trying to apprehend a parolee who holed himself up inside. No shots have been fired and no ... (Source: Modesto Bee 2010-09-23T21:05:07Z)

Australian Dollar Down Late; Broader Trend Intact

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--The Australian dollar nudged lower on the back of creeping risk aversion during Asian trading while bonds rose with the local market still focused on whether the central bank will hike ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-24T06:37:46Z)

Asian Shares Up On Wall St Surge; Cyclicals Lead In Sydney

SINGAPORE (MarketWatch) -- Asian stock markets were higher Tuesday, buoyed by solid gains on Wall Street, with cyclical stocks advancing in Tokyo and Sydney. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1.4% to 10,753.62 on Monday, its highest close since May ... (Source: Marketwatch 2010-09-21T01:12:03Z)

Blockbuster Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy early Thursday. The Wall Street Journal said Blockbuster was working with creditors to develop a bankruptcy restructuring plan that would free it of debt and allow the company to ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-23T09:52:14Z)

Zucker to leave NBC Universal after Comcast deal

Jeff Zucker said Friday he will be stepping down as president and CEO of NBC Universal Inc. when Comcast Corp. takes control of it. Zucker announced the news in a memo to employees of the General Electric ... (Source: Philadelphia Business Journal 2010-09-24T20:20:58Z)

Konerko wants to keep playing, won't force it

OAKLAND -- In Greg Walker's perfect world, Paul Konerko will get a new deal to stay with the White Sox, finish his career on the South Side, and then have a bronze statue in his likeness on that outfield concourse of ... (Source: Post-Tribune 2010-09-23T09:02:07Z)

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