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Deals of the Hour / September 27, 2010, 10:41 pm

Recap: Montreal vs. Florida

Tomas Plekanec tallied twice and Mike Cammalleri added a goal and two assists as Montreal downed Florida, 6-2, in preseason action from Bell Centre. Jaroslav Spacek, Ryan White and Tom Pyatt also scored while Lars Eller posted three helpers for the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-28T02:43:58Z)

Cargill to buy Unilever's tomato business in Brazil

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (Commodity Online): Cargill has signed an agreement to acquire Unilever's tomato products business in Brazil for approximately R$ 600 million. The acquisition brings to Cargill a number of market-leading consumer brands, including ... (Source: Commodity Online 2010-09-27T11:42:01Z)

Phillies 8, Nationals 0

WASHINGTON — The Phillies are the NL East champions for the fourth straight year and, fittingly, Roy Halladay helped seal the deal with a two-hitter. Halladay earned his 21st win with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game, all highs in the majors ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-09-28T02:58:17Z)

China-Russia ties 'sealed by blood': Medvedev

DALIAN, China (AFP) – Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in northeast China for an official visit Sunday saying that Moscow's ties with Beijing were "sealed by blood" spilled fighting a common enemy. Medvedev kicked off a three-day visit to the ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-26T11:07:25Z)

Asia shares mixed as bank worries offset deals

Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday as renewed worries about the health of Europe's banks offset optimism from a flurry of corporate deal making. The region's lackluster performance followed a down session on Wall Street, where losses were led by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T04:59:58Z)

Segway maker killed in accident

LONDON -- A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles, police said Monday. The body of 62-year-old Jimi ... (Source: Times Union 2010-09-28T04:24:11Z)

Obama urged to use spill fines to restore Gulf

President Barack Obama's point person on the Gulf coast's restoration will recommend paying for it with some of the billions of dollars in civil penalties that could be collected from companies responsible for the oil spill. That recommendation by Navy ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T04:02:42Z)

Montreal fans hoping change pays off

Three seasons ago, Montreal Canadiens faithful saw a glimpse of the glory days of Ken Dryden and Patrick Roy when a young rookie by the name of Carey Price helped lead the Canadiens to a first- place finish in the Eastern Conference. Fast-forward to the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-22T19:54:43Z)

Chicago Bears beat Green Bay Packers in thriller | NFL

CHICAGO — Jay Cutler threw for 221 yards, Brian Urlacher forced a key fumble and the Chicago Bears took advantage of a team-record 18 penalties by the Packers to beat Green Bay 20-17 Monday night. Robbie Gould won the NFL game with a 19-yard field goal ... (Source: Seattle Times 2010-09-28T05:14:17Z)

Phillies knock off Nationals, take NL East crown

Roy Halladay put the finishing touches on the Phillies ' fourth consecutive National League East crown with another masterpiece, tossing a two-hit shutout in an 8-0 victory over Washington on a rainy night at Nationals Park. The two-time defending NL ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-09-28T04:09:52Z)

Devin Hester, Jay Cutler lift Bears past Packers in thriller

Chicago -- Jay Cutler threw for 221 yards, Brian Urlacher forced a key fumble and Chicago took advantage of a team-record-tying 17 penalties by the Packers to beat Green Bay, 20-17, on Monday night. The Packers' James Jones lost a fumble on a hit by ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-28T05:07:08Z)

ADB raises Asia growth forecast to 8.2 percent

The Asian Development Bank raised its forecast for the region's economic growth this year, crediting a rapid recovery in exports even as it warned the risk of another recession in advanced countries has not completely receded. The Manila-based development ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-28T02:22:29Z)

Southwest strategy for AirTran would bolster route map

DALLAS -- Leisure travelers turned Southwest Airlines Co. into a profit-making machine, but Monday's acquisition of AirTran shows how much Southwest is counting on business travelers to propel its growth in the future. The deal will let Southwest enter ... (Source: Oregonian 2010-09-28T01:46:42Z)

Southwest-AirTran merger could lead to higher fares

Southwest Airlines , the nation's biggest low-fare carrier, moved to buy AirTran Airways in a $1.4 billion deal that positions it to take on more established giants in overseas and East Coast markets. While the proposed consolidation holds the prospect of ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-28T02:22:29Z)

Official urges Obama to use spill fines to restore Gulf

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama's point person on the Gulf coast's restoration will recommend paying for it with some of the billions of dollars in civil penalties that could be collected from companies responsible for the oil spill. That ... (Source: USA Today 2010-09-28T04:31:20Z)

Obama urged to seek spill penalties to pay for Gulf coast restoration, help states after spill

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's point person on the Gulf coast's restoration will recommend paying for it with some of the billions of dollars in civil penalties that could be collected from companies responsible for the oil spill. That ... (Source: WHO-TV 2010-09-28T04:09:52Z)

Canadiens sign goalie Price to two-year deal

The Montreal Canadiens have Carey Price 's name on a new contract. The 23-year-old goaltender signed a two-year deal on Thursday, ending two months of negotiations between the NHL team and the restricted free agent. Price has spent his entire career in ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-20T03:57:52Z)

Cargill pays $350.5 million for Unilever's Brazilian tomato biz

Cargill Inc. has agreed to buy Unilever 's tomato sauce and paste business in Brazil for $350.5 million, Cargill said Friday. The Minnetonka, Minn., agribusiness company said it expects the deal, subject to regulatory approval, to close by the end of the ... (Source: Wichita Business Journal 2010-09-27T17:04:08Z)

Segway owner dies after falling off river cliff

LONDON— A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles, police said Monday. The body of 62-year-old Jimi ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-09-27T22:04:47Z)

Wal-Mart seeks to buy S. African retailer

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's No. 1 retailer, has proposed buying Massmart Holdings Ltd. for $4.26 billion in what would be its biggest deal in more than 10 years as it seeks entry into the rapidly growing African market. Wal-Mart's proposed offer for ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-28T04:59:58Z)

Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears edge Green Bay Packers 20-17

CHICAGO - Still doubting the Bears? Jay Cutler threw for 221 yards, Brian Urlacher forced a key fumble and Chicago took advantage of a team-record-tying 17 penalties by the Packers to beat Green Bay 20-17 on Monday night. Robbie Gould won it with a 19-yard ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-28T04:24:11Z)

Stocks waver as investors take profits, see deals

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks took a pause from their big September rally on Monday as worries about the financial sector offset excitement over a fresh round of corporate dealmaking. With no major economic reports to drive trading, investors focused on ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-09-28T05:28:36Z)

Russia, China Sign Energy Deal

Beijing, China (AHN) - In what could boost strategic relations between two super powers, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday inked several commercial and political agreements during his meeting with Chinese leader Hu Jintao. The deals came during ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-09-27T21:50:28Z)

Southwest Airlines to buy AirTran for $1.4B

NEW YORK (AP) -- Southwest Airlines has agreed to buy AirTran in a $1.42 billion deal that will combine two of the nation's biggest discount carriers. The two airlines primarily overlap in the Baltimore and Orlando markets. Passengers traveling to and from ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-28T03:26:55Z)

Segway maker dies after driving off cliff

LONDON A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a cliff on one of the vehicles, police said Monday. The body of 62-year-old Jimi ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-09-28T04:45:39Z)

BASEBALL NOTEBOOK: Phillies make it 4 NL East titles in row

The Philadelphia Phillies are the National League East champions for the fourth consecutive season, and Roy Halladay helped seal the deal this time with a two-hitter. Halladay earned his 21st victory with his fourth shutout and ninth complete game -- all ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-09-28T04:59:58Z)

S.porean arrested in Japan with drugs in wheelchair

TOKYO (AFP) – Japanese police have arrested a Singapore man after finding about four kilogrammes (8.8 pounds) of illegal drugs hidden inside his wheelchair as he arrived at a Tokyo airport, reports said Monday. The unidentified 47-year-old man flew into ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-27T07:52:57Z)

Cargill picks up Brazilian tomato business

Cargill Inc. said Friday that it has agreed to pay $350 million for Unilever's Brazilian tomato products business, which includes a processing plant and major tomato sauce brands. The deal brings the Minnetonka-based agribusiness giant into the tomato ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-25T02:33:12Z)

M.Stanley is top property fund manager in Asia-survey

SINGAPORE, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley ( Symbol : MS ) remains the largest real estate fund manager in Asia Pacific, according to a survey by a Hong Kong-based industry group, despite running into difficulties with some of its investments in Japan ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-09-28T02:08:10Z)

Beveridge Discusses China-Russia Energy Deals, Prices: Video

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Neil Beveridge, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. in Hong Kong, talks about energy cooperation between China and Russia. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is on a three-day visit to China to diversify trade between the two ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-27T01:26:24Z)

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