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Deals of the Hour / October 13, 2010, 1:41 pm

Gymboree could be first in a wave of private equity-retail deals

Children's clothing retailer Gymboree Corp. has agreed to be bought by asset management firm Bain Capital for $1.8 billion in what would be the sixth-largest private equity deal of the year. Gymboree said the deal is for $65.40 per share, a 24 percent ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-11T20:15:08Z)

Tigers' Parker doesn't regret returning for football

CLEMSON — Despite Clemson's three-game losing streak, quarterback Kyle Parker said he does not regret his decision to play football this fall. "I feel like I made the right choice, I'm not regretting it at all," Parker said. "Obviously, I'd ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-10-13T05:17:58Z)

Light exposure may cause weight gain

(CNN) - Exposure to light at night may cause weight gain without a change in activity levels or increased eating, according to new research in mice. The study was published in the online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Lead ... (Source: WIVB 2010-10-11T23:49:53Z)

BOK: S Korea Banks' September Business Loans Up 0.4% To KRW523.9 Trillion

SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- South Korean banks' lending to domestic businesses rose by KRW2.3 trillion to KRW523.9 trillion in September, up sharply from a gain of KRW300 billion the previous month, the Bank of Korea said Wednesday. The central bank attributed the ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-13T03:59:14Z)

ASX, BHP, GPT, Mirvac, Rio, Woodside: Australian Stock Preview

Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a list of companies whose shares may rise or fall in Australia. This preview includes news announced after markets closed. All prices are from yesterday's close unless otherwise stated. The S&P/ASX 200 Index ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T22:15:38Z)

U.S. Stock Futures Fall Amid Earnings Concern; U.S. Steel Drops

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock futures fell, indicating the Standard & Poor's 500 Index may drop from a five-month high, as a lower profit forecast from Posco raised concern that the current earnings season may disappoint investors. U.S. Steel Corp ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-12T10:05:29Z)

Tigers' Parker doesn't regret returning for football

CLEMSON — Despite Clemson's three-game losing streak, quarterback Kyle Parker said he does not regret his decision to play football this fall. "I feel like I made the right choice, I'm not regretting it at all," Parker said. "Obviously, I'd want it ... (Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal 2010-10-13T06:15:14Z)

Parker not regretting decision to return

CLEMSON - Despite Clemson's three-game losing streak, quarterback Kyle Parker said he does not regret his decision to play football this fall. "I feel like I made the right choice. I'm not regretting it at all," Parker said. "Obviously, I'd want it to go a ... (Source: Times and Democrat 2010-10-13T06:29:33Z)

Wal Mart to sell Apple's iPad Beginning Friday - Will they discount the Tablet?

Get ready for the Apple iPad's arrival at Wal-Mart Friday, as the world's largest retailer will trail behind and become the fourth chain to carry the computer tablet in their stores. Wal-Mart fell just behind its biggest competitors on the iPad trend, as ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-12T19:59:38Z)

Wal-Mart, Sam's Club to sell Apple's iPad, iPhone

ROGERS, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores' warehouse unit Sam's Club will sell Apple's iPad and iPhone. The world's largest retailer said at an investor meeting in Wednesday it is expanding Sam's Club electronics and jewelry sections and will carry the popular ... (Source: Inside Bay Area 2010-10-13T19:08:20Z)

Gymboree agrees to Bain buyout

NEW YORK - Children's clothing retailer Gymboree Corp. has agreed to be bought by asset management firm Bain Capital for $1.8 billion in what would be the sixth-largest private equity deal of the year. Gymboree said Monday that the deal is for $65.40 per ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-10-12T07:28:00Z)

Asian Stocks Fall on Australia Interest Rate Speculation; Commodities Drop

Asian stocks dropped for the first time in three days, led by Australian equities on concern interest rates will rise. Commodity prices fell. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index sank 0.4 percent to 126.74 as of 11:50 a.m. in Tokyo. Futures on the Standard & Poor ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-05T02:57:08Z)

First Chile miner reaches surface

0039: Sebastian Pinera is a relative newcomer to Chile's highest office. Elected in January, he took office in March in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Concepcion. But his approach to the miners' plight has won him warm approval around the ... (Source: BBC 2010-10-13T03:37:45Z)

Worker hurt when building collapses in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — A demolition worker has been injured in the collapse of a condemned building in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report the two-story building collapsed around midday Monday in the city's Spring ... (Source: Tribune-Democrat 2010-10-12T12:21:30Z)

Biden, DNC Accuse Rove, Gillespie of Money Deals

Vice President Joe Biden and the White House are escalating their attacks on GOP political operatives Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie alleging improper campaign funding practices, The Daily Caller reported . During a fundraiser Monday in Pittsburgh, Biden ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-10-12T15:56:15Z)

Walmart to begin selling the iPad

You'll be able to snag an iPad at some Walmart stores starting Friday, but don't look for a discount. Walmart will sell the iPad at Apple's suggested retail price -- $499 to $829 depending on the model, according to the Associated Press. You can order it ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-13T19:01:10Z)

Google and Marubeni in U.S. submarine power cable JV

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Marubeni Corp said it would announce a joint venture with Google Inc and other companies to develop a submarine power cable network on the U.S. Atlantic coast. The announcement is due at 4 p.m. (3 a.m. EDT) on Tuesday, a Marubeni ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T10:12:39Z)

Asian Stocks Fall on Australian Rate Speculation; Honda Drops

Monday, October 4, 2010 Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell, dragging down the MSCI Asia Pacific Index for the first time in three days, amid speculation Australia's central bank will raise interest rates today and after analysts cut U.S. investment ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-05T04:08:43Z)

Chile joyous at clockwork-like miner rescue

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile — The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth were hoisted one by one to freedom today, their rescue moving with remarkable speed while their countrymen erupted in cheers and the world watched transfixed ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-10-13T19:29:48Z)

London Gold Market Report

Gold Nears USD and Sterling Highs as Washington Denies "Global Currency War", But QEII "Priced In" Say Analysts THE PRICE OF GOLD stalled $3 shy of last week's all-time Dollar record in London trade on Wednesday morning, peaking above $1361 an ounce as the ... (Source: FXStreet.com 2010-10-13T12:56:06Z)

21 miners free; Chile rescue past halfway mark

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile -- The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth were hoisted one by one to freedom Wednesday, their rescue moving with remarkable speed while their countrymen erupted in cheers and the world watched transfixed ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-13T19:51:17Z)

Will a Night Light Make You Fatter?

In an eight-week study conducted on mice, those exposed to a dim light at night ate more food at night before sleeping and gained 50 percent more weight. All of the mice in the study had the same diet and activity levels, according to Research News. The ... (Source: Tothecenter.com 2010-10-12T15:13:18Z)

Too Much Light At Night May Lead To Obesity

Persistent exposure to light at night may lead to weight gain, even without changing physical activity or eating more food, according to new research in mice. Researchers found that mice exposed to a relatively dim light at night over eight weeks had a ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-10-12T19:52:28Z)

Gymboree agrees to be acquired by asset management firm

NEW YORK -- Children's clothing retailer Gymboree Corp. has agreed to be acquired by asset management firm Bain Capital for $1.8 billion in what would be the sixth-largest private equity deal of the year. Gymboree said Monday that the deal is for $65.40 ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-12T16:46:21Z)

Two-thirds of 33 trapped miners rescued in Chile

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – Two-thirds of Chile's trapped miners are now up and out of their half-mile-deep dungeon as the rescue operation gains speed. No. 22 came up into the desert sun more than 17 hours after the rescue capsule dubbed "Phoenix" extracted ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-13T20:12:45Z)

Japan's DeNA to pay up $403 million for game firm ngmoco

TOKYO — Japan's DeNA Co will buy ngmoco Inc, a U.S. developer of games for Apple Inc's iPhone and iPad for up to $403 million, saying the combination will create the world's largest mobile social games platform company. DeNA, which operates the popular ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-13T08:02:37Z)

Biden: Reports of Democratic Party's death 'greatly exaggerated'

Before what's expected to be a bruising election for Democrats, Vice President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh yesterday to raise money for Democratic congressional and gubernatorial candidates. Paraphrasing Mark Twain, Biden told donors at the Rivers Club ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-12T16:53:31Z)

More than Half of 33 Miners Rescued in Chile

UPDATE 10/13/10 @ 1:35 p.m. SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) -- More than half of Chile's trapped miners are now up and out of their half-mile-deep dungeon. No. 17 came up into the desert sun more than 13 hours after the rescue capsule dubbed "Phoenix" extracted ... (Source: WSAZ 2010-10-11T23:57:02Z)

BREAKING NEWS: Last Minute Work Done Ahead Of Chile Mine Rescue; WATCH LIVE VIDEO

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIVE VIDEO SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) - The president of Chile has made it official, telling the mother of Florencio Avalos that he'll be the first of 33 men to be rescued from the collapsed mine where they've been trapped for 69 days His ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-13T02:11:51Z)

Asian Stocks Fall on Australia Rate Speculation; Copper Drops

Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks dropped for the first time in three days, led by Australian equities, and the currency weakened as the country's central bank indicated it may raise interest rates. Copper and aluminum prices fell. The MSCI Asia Pacific ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-05T04:08:43Z)

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