Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 20, 2010, 5:40 pm

ProLogis strikes $1 billion deal

Denver-based ProLogis , a company which owns and operates 9 million square feet of industrial property in the Memphis market, has entered into a definitive agreement with affiliates of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors to sell a North American industrial ... (Source: Birmingham Business Journal 2010-10-18T20:06:50Z)

Apple Unveils New Mac Software

CUPERTINO, California (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the latest improvements to the company's Mac software as it looks to increase market share gains against Microsoft Windows-based PCs. Executives outlined the newest version of the popular ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-20T22:34:47Z)

Spartans, Hurricanes agree to deal

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State and Miami will play a home-and-home football series in the next decade. Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis announced Wednesday his team will host the Hurricanes in 2020 and will play the next season on the ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-20T23:03:25Z)

Growth Of Chinese Middle Class Is Resulting In Growth of Consumer Discretionary Sector

67 WALL STREET, New York - October 20, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has recently published its 2010 Investing in China Special Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 79 page feature contains ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-20T20:47:24Z)

Apple: At 'Back to the Mac' event, Jobs shows new version of iLife

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has taken the stage at his company's Cupertino headquarters this morning to show "what's new for the Mac," including a new version of Apple's iLife software. At the event, Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook said the Mac has accounted for ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-20T17:48:27Z)

Asian Stocks Decline After BHP, Rio Cancel Deal; Banks Retreat

Sunday, October 17, 2010 Oct. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell after completing a seventh weekly advance last week, with materials companies dropping after BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Group scrapped a plan to create the world's largest iron ore ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-10-18T05:26:21Z)

WRAPUP 2-Saskatchewan sees no net gain from BHP-Potash deal

REGINA/OTTAWA, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Saskatchewan dismissed on Wednesday the idea that a hostile offer from mining giant BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) for provincial crown jewel Potash Corp ( POT.TO ) would bring net benefits, playing up an argument that the ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-20T22:27:37Z)

Saudi Arabia to buy aircraft worth $60B in largest U.S. arms deal

As telegraphed last month , the Pentagon today notified Congress it plans to sell Saudi Arabia up to $60 billion in advanced fighter jets and attack helicopters, the largest-ever U.S. arms deal. The 10-year contract is being pitched as necessary to counter ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-20T22:56:15Z)

NY Gov Paterson announces NYC OTB deal

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. David Paterson is announcing a deal to keep the long troubled New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. in business to collect nearly $1 billion a year in bets while employing hundreds of workers. Paterson says the public benefit ... (Source: WCAX 2010-10-20T21:23:12Z)

White House notifies Congress of $60 billion proposed arms deal with Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration formally notified Congress on Wednesday of plans to sell Saudi Arabia up to $60 billion worth of arms in a deal aimed at bolstering regional defenses against an ascendant Iran. The agreement, which will stretch out ... (Source: Arizona Daily Wildcat 2010-10-20T22:13:18Z)

Iran, Venezuela leader seek 'new world order'

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his Iranian counterpart have declared they are united in efforts to establish a "new world order" and warned their enemies would be relegated to the "graveyard." The rhetoric wrapped up Chavez's two-day visit to Iran ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-20T20:47:24Z)

Notifying Congress of Planned Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia

The Obama administration has notified Congress that it plans to sell up to $60 billion in advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia, in one of the largest-ever single U.S. arms deals. The Obama administration has notified Congress that it plans to sell up to $60 ... (Source: WHSV 2010-10-21T00:00:41Z)

Market Penetration Remains Strong As The Small Luxury Hotels Of The World™ Brand ...

(Vocus) October 20, 2010 -- Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, which recently moved its head-office to central London, has seen robust and positive growth thus far in 2010 with the addition of 47 new hotels since January 2010, including some exciting ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-21T00:07:50Z)

FBR Capital Maintains an 'Outperform' on ProLogis (PLD); Blackstone Transaction Lifts ...

FBR Capital maintains an 'Outperform' rating on ProLogis (NYSE: PLD ) and $14.50 price target. FBR analyst says, "We are maintaining our rating on PLD and price target and revising our estimates slightly downward to reflect the impact due to the recently ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-10-20T11:36:13Z)

Spartans' Chris L. Rucker arraigned

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State cornerback Chris L. Rucker has been arraigned on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. East Lansing District Court records show Rucker's written waiver was processed Wednesday. He is suspended indefinitely ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-20T23:10:34Z)

Red Sox announce improvements to Fenway

BOSTON -- Although there is no postseason baseball activity at Fenway Park this year, to the dismay of Red Sox fans, there is still a great deal of activity at the old ballpark. The Red Sox announced Year X Fenway Park improvements on Tuesday. This year is ... (Source: Boston Red Sox 2010-10-20T01:49:14Z)

Canadian province sees no net gain from BHP-Potash deal

REGINA/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Saskatchewan dismissed on Wednesday the idea that a hostile offer from mining giant BHP Billiton ( BHP.AX ) for provincial crown jewel Potash Corp would bring net benefits, playing up an argument that the federal government could ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-20T21:08:53Z)

ProLogis sells $1.02 billion of assets to Blackstone

ProLogis ( PLD : 12.49 -0.72% ) sold $1.02 billion of assets to Blackstone Real Estate Advisors and plans to use proceeds to repay debt and fund development activity. The Denver-based distribution facilities giant said the assets include about 180 of its ... (Source: Housing Wire 2010-10-19T20:19:57Z)

Update: 'Capital Punishment' or a square deal for Albany?

A new report released today by the city and prepared by a former state budget director says Albany is getting significantly short-changed when it comes to state aid. Albany taxpayers pay more, it argues, because the state won't pay its fair share. Read ... (Source: Albany Times Union (blog) 2010-10-06T23:55:48Z)

Red Sox Unveil Latest Fenway Park Updates in 'Year X' Improvements

The most successful 10-year period in the history of the Red Sox franchise has included two world championships, a 631-game sellout streak that is still alive and a global brand expansion that has placed the red "B" on the heads of fans worldwide ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-10-19T22:28:48Z)

Clarence Thomas' wife seeks apology from Anita Hill

WASHINGTON — Anita Hill is refusing to apologize for accusing then-Supreme Court justice nominee Clarence Thomas of sexually harassing her, in an issue that Thomas' wife has reopened 19 years after his confirmation hearings. "I have no intention of ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-10-20T23:53:31Z)

Hugo Chavez, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Say United To Change World Order

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told his Venezuelan counterpart on Wednesday they would defeat their common foes, the latest defiant salvo against Western countries that he says are failing in their attempts to isolate Iran. At the end of a two-day visit, Venezuelan ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-20T18:52:52Z)

Sox brand to expand globally

F irst, Red Sox [ team stats ] ownership signed a deal last fall to market the London soccer club Fulham FC across America last fall. Then in July the Sox brass booked a European soccer match at Fenway Park [ map ] . On Friday, New England Sports Ventures ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-17T18:27:48Z)

NY to hold lawyers accountable on foreclosures

NEW YORK -- The chief judge of New York's courts on Wednesday imposed a new rule requiring lawyers handling foreclosures to verify that all paperwork is accurate. The move comes amid an uproar over accusations that mortgage lenders nationwide cut corners ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-20T23:46:22Z)

Clarence Thomas' wife seeks apology from accuser Anita Hill

WASHINGTON — Anita Hill is refusing to apologize for accusing then-Supreme Court justice nominee Clarence Thomas of sexually harassing her, in an issue that Thomas' wife has reopened 19 years after his confirmation hearings. "I have no intention of ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-20T23:24:53Z)

Analysis: Venezuela's Chavez baits foes with nuclear deal

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's plans for a Russian-built nuclear power plant are unsettling his foes, but look more like geopolitical grandstanding than anything concrete at this stage. On an international tour encompassing several ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-19T16:30:54Z)

Michigan State, Miami schedule home-and-home

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State and Miami (Fla.) will play a home-and-home football series in the next decade. Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis announced Wednesday his team will host the Hurricanes in 2020 and will play the next season on ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-21T00:15:00Z)

Beyonce is Pregnant, NFL Player Gets Wasted, and Anita Hill Gets Earful from Virginia Thomas

The rumors are back that Beyonce is pregnant, after US Magazine broke the news for the star earlier today. US Magazine's unnamed source stated, "B was shocked. She loves kids, but she wasn't ready to be a mother just yet." The unnamed source continued "she ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-20T20:33:05Z)

Apple shows off iPad-inspired Mac laptop

CUPERTINO, California (Reuters) - Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the thinnest, lightest Mac laptop yet, fusing features from its popular iPhone and iPad with its traditional line of personal computers. Apple, whose computers have taken market share from ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-20T22:27:37Z)

Big Hurdles in Canada for BHP's Potash Bid

BHP Billiton 's hostile bid for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan has hit a regulatory snag that may derail the proposed $38.6 billion deal before shareholders have their say on the matter. Talks between BHP and the government of Saskatchewan apparently ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-10-20T23:10:34Z)

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