Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / September 28, 2010, 1:42 pm

Gossip Girl Season 4 premiere recap

Season three left us in a frenzy of thrill and wonder. Jenny left town (in such a Serena-esque way), Chuck's potential proposal to Blair ended up being anything but that, Blair and Serena jet off to Paris on a whim, and Dan's one-night-stand may have ... (Source: Badger Herald 2010-09-14T18:52:37Z)

OSU football: Illinois game a 'big deal,' Tressel says

Ohio State on Saturday will begin its quest for a sixth straight Big Ten championship on the road at Illinois. Talk about stepping in against a fastball to start. Not only did the Illini have a bye last week during which they could zero in on No.2 OSU, but ... (Source: Columbus Dispatch 2010-09-28T18:36:01Z)

Southwest bid 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: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-28T16:55:48Z)

AOL to Buy TechCrunch

AOL agreed on Tuesday to buy TechCrunch , the influential blog focused on technology and venture capital, expanding the Internet company's media portfolio with perhaps its biggest star to date. The deal, announced on stage at the TechCrunch Disrupt ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-28T17:17:16Z)

Southwest, AirTran deal would boost flier options

The effect on the Phoenix air-travel market may be limited at first, but Southwest Airlines' largest-ever acquisition offers a glimpse at the airline's strategic plans for the next several years. If the deal to buy AirTran for $1.42 billion goes through ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-09-28T16:48:38Z)

AOL to Acquire TechCrunch

SAN FRANCISCO — AOL is acquiring the influential technology news blog, TechCrunch, to bolster its growing online editorial business. The deal, signed Tuesday on stage at a TechCrunch conference here, adds to AOL's technology coverage, which also ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-28T19:26:07Z)

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)

Watch Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 3

To all Gossip Girl Fanatic this is a big news! The latest episode of Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 3 is titled "The Undergraduate". Will be aired on Monday September 27,2010 at exactly 9 P.M. on CW. Catch The latest Season episode of Gossip Girl, talking ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-27T15:38:15Z)

Paul Hagen: Phillies' NL East title is sweet for Sweeney

WASHINGTON - The last out was made, the championship was won, the customary display of jubilation began. Of course, since Mike Sweeney was only 17 years old back then, some allowances had to be made. So the youngsters partied like it was 1991 after Ontario ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-09-28T18:00:13Z)

US STOCKS-Wall St inches up on deal news but data weighs

NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The Dow .DJI and the S&P 500 edged up on Tuesday as corporate deal news and earnings expectations continued to fuel investor optimism. Wall Street had opened lower after weak data on the state of consumer and the housing ... (Source: Reuters 2010-09-28T19:18:58Z)

Polian: NFL's 18-game season is ``fait accompli''

Bill Polian says the 18-game NFL season is a done deal. During Monday night's weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is over. Polian is a member of the league's competition committee and has ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-28T00:27:57Z)

Putnam Launches Multi-Cap Equity Funds

Putnam Investments announced Monday it launched a suite of multi-cap equity funds. Like what you see? Click here to sign up for Financial Planning's daily newsletter to get the latest on advisor market trends, investment management, retirement planning ... (Source: Financial-Planning.com 2010-09-27T21:21:50Z)

RIM launches BlackBerry Playbook as iPad fighter

Research In Motion unveiled a tablet computer aimed at its core business customers, as it tries to gain a foothold in a fast-growing market dominated by Apple's consumer-friendly iPad. The BlackBerry PlayBook has a seven-inch (18 cm) touchscreen, dual high ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-09-28T11:33:40Z)

After early slide stocks end day with slight gains

NEW YORK — Stocks edged higher Tuesday as investors brushed off news that consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level since February. Traders are focused more on encouraging signs of confidence in the corporate world including a jump in dealmaking ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-28T20:01:55Z)

TechCrunch purchased by AOL

TechCrunch said Tuesday it has agreed to be acquired by AOL, a deal that came together quickly after rumors of the negotiations leaked. "This wasn't supposed to happen today -- this was supposed to happen later," TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-28T20:01:55Z)

Wall Street Inches up on Deal News but Data Weighs

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow .DJI> and the S&P 500 edged up on Tuesday as corporate deal news and earnings expectations continued to fuel investor optimism. Wall Street had opened lower after weak data on the state of consumer and the housing sector, but ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-28T20:09:04Z)

Wal-Mart offers to buy Massmart

NEWYORK —  Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is offering to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for about $4.25 billion in a bid to jump-start growth beyond its sluggish U.S. business. A deal would give the world's largest retailer an opening to ... (Source: Joplin Globe 2010-09-28T19:40:26Z)

Putnam will offer new multi-cap funds

P utnam Investments is trying to lure nervous investors back to stocks by offering a new suite of mutual-fund products designed to be more flexible during uncertain times. The large Boston financial firm is effectively eliminating its two mid-cap funds ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-27T18:08:34Z)

NFL, NFLPA release joint statement on CBA negotiations

The NFL and the NFLPA discussed several issues during negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday. The 18-game season was one of the main topics of conversation at the meetings. Afterward, league officials and the players' union ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-09-28T20:23:23Z)

53-point win no pleasure for OSU

COLUMBUS, Ohio — They had just scored the most points by an Ohio State football team in 60 years and had come within a late Alabama touchdown of rising to No. 1 in the nation. Yet the Buckeyes were less than satisfied after Saturday's 73-20 beating of ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-09-28T13:13:53Z)

Watch Gossip Girl Season 4 Episode 3 – The Undergraduates

This Monday, is the third episode of Gossip Girl Season 4. In the previous episode of Gossip Girl , while still in Paris, Blair and Serena are surprised encounter into a "nice" Chuck Bass, the Chuck persona they never met before. While, back in New York ... (Source: TV.com 2010-09-28T00:42:16Z)

Phillies win NL East

The Philadelphia Phillies are the NL East champions for the fourth consecutive year and, fittingly, Roy Halladay helped seal the deal this time with a two-hitter. Halladay (21-10) pitched his fourth shutout and ninth complete game, and Jayson Werth drove ... (Source: Raleigh News & Observer 2010-09-28T09:31:59Z)

Wal-Mart offers to buy South African-based Massmart for $4.25 billion

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is offering to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for about $4.25 billion in a bid to jump-start growth beyond its sluggish U.S. business. A deal would give the world's largest retailer an opening to expand in South ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-09-28T07:23:08Z)

Ohio St.-Illinois Preview

After enjoying its most prolific scoring performance in 60 years, Ohio State knows the path toward a BCS title will get a little tougher beginning Saturday. That's when the No. 2 Buckeyes head out on the road for the first time this season with their Big ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-09-28T19:26:07Z)

Bill Polian: 18-game season done deal

INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts president Bill Polian believes the debate over an 18-game NFL season is over, and an expanded schedule will soon become a reality. The competition committee member and former league executive twice said he expects the NFL to stretch ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-28T14:18:19Z)

Wal-Mart offers to buy retailer for $4.25M

NEW YORK (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is offering to buy South African retailer Massmart Holdings Ltd. for about $4.25 billion in a bid to jump-start growth beyond its sluggish U.S. business. A deal would give the world's largest retailer an opening to ... (Source: Vacaville Reporter 2010-09-28T07:58:56Z)

Putnam Investments to offer flexible funds

P utnam Investments is trying to lure nervous investors back to stocks by offering new mutual-fund products designed to be more flexible during uncertain times. The large Boston financial firm is effectively eliminating its two mid-cap funds - which ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-28T13:28:12Z)

BlackBerry PlayBook Price: Probably The Same As (Or Less Than) The iPad

RIM announced its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet yesterday, but didn't say anything about how much it would cost. This will obviously play a big role in peoples' purchasing decision, so it's important that RIM set the price right. Our guess is that it will ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-09-28T12:52:25Z)

Airline Consolidation: Southwest and AirTran Merge

Font Size: The acquisition of AirTran represents a unique opportunity for Southwest Airlines to expand its presence in key markets. Southwest will gain a valuable market presence in Atlanta, the busiest airport in the U.S. The deal would widen Southwest ... (Source: Seekingalpha.com 2010-09-28T17:31:35Z)

Apple Declines After RIM Unveils PlayBook, a Competitor to IPad

Apple Inc. fell in Nasdaq trading after Research In Motion Ltd. introduced a tablet computer that may compete with Apple's IPad. RIM, maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, unveiled the PlayBook tablet yesterday. Hewlett-Packard Co., Samsung Electronics Co ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-28T15:29:54Z)

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