Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 7, 2010, 8:41 pm

Attorney: Bell offered severance to ousted manager

LOS ANGELES (AP) â€" An attorney for a former city manager charged in a corruption scandal claims the Southern California city of Bell owes his client a severance package and other benefits. Lawyer James Spertus told the Los Angeles Times on Thursday ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-08T03:22:13Z)

Renault raises euro3 billion through sale of stake in Swedish carmaker Volvo

PARIS (AP) - French carmaker Renault says it has raised euro3 billion (US$4.16 billion) selling part of its stake in Swedish automaker Volvo AB. France's second largest carmaker says in a statement Thursday that it sold Volvo stock representing 14.9 ... (Source: Today Online 2010-10-07T10:04:16Z)

Liverpool FC say board agrees sale of club

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The Liverpool board have agreed the sale of the British soccer club to New England Sports Ventures (NESV), the owners of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox, the English Premier League club said on Wednesday. However, the ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-06T09:36:49Z)

Renault raises euro3 billion (US$4.2B) through sale of stake in Swedish truck maker Volvo

PARIS (AP) - French carmaker Renault says it has raised euro3 billion (US$4.16 billion) selling part of its stake in Swedish truck maker Volvo AB. France's second largest carmaker said in a statement Thursday that it sold Volvo stock representing 14.9 ... (Source: Today Online 2010-10-07T10:04:16Z)

American Airlines, British Airways And Iberia Announce Better Deal For Trans-Atlantic Flyers

LONDON , Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- More access to cheaper fares, bigger choice of flight times and easier connecting journeys will become reality for transatlantic flyers with the launch of the new joint business between American Airlines, British Airways and ... (Source: Street.Com 2010-10-07T00:17:17Z)

Rizzo says Bell owes him more money and should still be paying his salary

The city of Bell agreed to provide Robert Rizzo with a severance and other benefits when he resigned earlier this summer but has since reneged on the deal, his attorney claimed Thursday. As a result, attorney James Spertus said, the longtime city manager ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-08T00:16:06Z)

Kendrick left off postseason roster for Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — It's an annual tradition: the Phillies hold an hour-long session of media availability inside the clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park before the first game of a playoff series and reporters scurry around trying to find out who made the ... (Source: Reporter 2010-10-06T10:41:14Z)

Adobe shares jump on Microsoft buy report

Adobe Systems Inc's stock skyrocketed on Thursday after a media report stirred speculation it might become an acquisition target for Microsoft Corp. The New York Times reported that Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer had met secretly with Adobe CEO ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-07T22:35:53Z)

Summary Box: Adobe shares up after buyout report

THE ACTION: Shares of Adobe Systems Inc. ended the session up nearly 12 percent at $28.69, with trading volume more than six times the average. THE REASON: A report posted in the "Bits" blog of The New York Times said Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-07T23:18:50Z)

American Airlines gets rapid approval for Los Angeles-Shanghai route

In an unusually quick decision Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved American Airlines Inc.'s application to fly between Los Angeles and Shanghai beginning April 5. The decision, just six days after American asked for the route, was a ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-08T03:07:54Z)

10-man staff gives Phillies extra flexibility off bench

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies will take just 10 pitchers into the first round of the postseason, leaving Danys Baez, David Herndon and starter Kyle Kendrick, all of whom had been with the team all season, off their playoff roster. "I've been around. I know ... (Source: Delaware Online 2010-10-06T19:09:29Z)

Wells Fargo to offer mortgage relief to Florida borrowers

More than 4,000 Florida homeowners will be eligible for loan modifications and mortgage-balance forgiveness totaling nearly $388 million under an agreement Wells Fargo Bank reached with eight states, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum said Wednesday ... (Source: TradingMarkets.com 2010-10-07T15:55:01Z)

Week 5 NFL Picks, Schedule and Betting Odds; Unbeaten Chiefs visit Indianapolis Colts

Nearly every team in the NFL can still cling to playoff hopes as the NFL season heads into Week 5. With the exception of teams like the Bills, Panthers and Lions, the eight NFL divisions are still wide open. So who will make a big move in this week's ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-07T15:19:13Z)

Premier Oil agrees Fyne field JV

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Premier Oil has done a deal with Antrim Energy giving it the option to pay $50m for a 39.9% interest in Block 21/28a in the UK Central North Sea containing the Fyne field. The pair, who'll jointly study options for the Fyne Area ... (Source: ShareCast 2010-10-07T08:16:53Z)

Bastardo, Brown, Dobbs make Phils' roster

PHILADELPHIA -- Kyle Kendrick left the Phillies' clubhouse with little to say Tuesday. He looked unhappy. His unhappiness made sense later. The Phils finalized their 25-man roster for the National League Division Series against the Reds (Game 1, Wednesday ... (Source: Philadelphia Phillies 2010-10-06T02:13:00Z)

Johnson & Johnson and Crucell Reach Agreement on Intended Public Offer of €24.75 per ...

New Brunswick, N.J., and Leiden, the Netherlands, 6 October 2010 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and Crucell N.V. (NYSE Euronext, NASDAQ: CRXL; Swiss Exchange: CRX) today announced an agreement whereby Johnson & Johnson, through an affiliate, would acquire ... (Source: Phramalive.com 2010-10-06T11:24:11Z)

Johnson & Johnson and Crucell Reach Agreement on Intended Public Offer of Euro 24.75 per ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. and LEIDEN, Netherlands , Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ - News ) and Crucell N.V. (NYSE Euronext, Nasdaq: CRXL; Swiss Exchange: CRX) today announced an agreement whereby Johnson & Johnson, through an ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-06T06:23:32Z)

Liverpool FC sale supported by lead creditor-source

LONDON Oct 6 (Reuters) - The sale of English soccer club Liverpool to New England Sports Ventures (NESV) is supported by its main creditor Royal Bank of Scotland ( RBS.L ), a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Liverpool's board has agreed ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-06T08:18:04Z)

ohnson & Johnson and Crucell Reach Agreement on Intended Public Offer of €24.75 per ...

New Brunswick, N.J., and Leiden, the Netherlands, – Johnson & Johnson ( NYSE: JNJ ) and Crucell N.V. (NYSE Euronext, NASDAQ: CRXL ; Swiss Exchange: CRX) today announced an agreement whereby Johnson & Johnson, through an affiliate, would acquire all ... (Source: WebWire 2010-10-07T14:57:45Z)

Liverpool manager delighted at club's $476M sale to Red Sox owner

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson said Thursday he was "delighted" that the soccer club's board had agreed to the sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures (NESV). A $476 million (£300 million) offer to buy the club was tabled Tuesday by NESV, a company ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-07T13:53:19Z)

NYT: Adobe, Microsoft executives discussed sale of Adobe to Microsoft

The chief executives of software makers Adobe Systems and Microsoft discussed the possibility of Microsoft acquiring Adobe to take on Apple in the mobile-phone market, according to a report by the New York Times. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Adobe CEO ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-07T21:45:46Z)

British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines announce new routes under transatlantic deal

LONDON - American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia launched their transatlantic joint business Wednesday, unveiling new routes and detailing benefits for customers that include a shared frequent flyers program. BA Chief Executive Willie Walsh said the ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-06T13:40:12Z)

Ex-official at center of Bell scandal says city reneged on his severance deal

LOS ANGELES -- Robert Rizzo is due back pay from the city of Bell after officials reneged on an agreement to provide the longtime city administrator with severance payments and other benefits when he resigned earlier this summer, his attorney claimed ... (Source: Sacramento Bee 2010-10-08T01:06:12Z)

NFL Preview - Kansas City (3-0) at Indianapolis (2-2)

Though the standings may reflect the fact that the Kansas City Chiefs are the NFL's lone remaining undefeated team as they enter Sunday's matchup with the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, respect is not yet an area where Todd Haley's team tops the ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-07T19:58:24Z)

Premier Oil agrees Fyne JV with Antrim Energy

Premier Oil has signed a joint venture agreement with Antrim Energy to study options for the Fyne Area in the UK Central North Sea. Under the deal, Premier will have the option to acquire a 39.9% interest in Block 21/28a containing the Fyne field in return ... (Source: IBTimes 2010-10-07T07:41:06Z)

Wells Fargo In Pact To Provide $772M In Mortgage Relief

Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) agreed to offer hundreds of millions of dollars in mortgage relief to borrowers in eight states as part of a pact over allegedly deceptive marketing of payment-option adjustable rate mortgage loans offered by companies it acquired ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-06T19:02:19Z)

Renault raises €3 billion ($4.2B) through sale of stake in Swedish truck maker Volvo

PARIS - French carmaker Renault says it has raised €3 billion (US$4.16 billion) selling part of its stake in Swedish truck maker Volvo AB. France's second largest carmaker says in a statement Thursday it sold Volvo stock representing 14.9 per cent of the ... (Source: St. John's Telegram 2010-10-07T09:49:57Z)

Wells Fargo in Mortgage-Relief Pact

Wells Fargo & Co. agreed to offer hundreds of millions of dollars in mortgage relief to borrowers in eight states as part of a pact over allegedly deceptive marketing of payment-option adjustable-rate mortgage loans offered by companies it acquired. The ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-06T19:45:16Z)

Premier farms into Antrim's Fyne oil field in the UK North Sea

Antrim Energy ( TSX:AEN ) ( AIM:AEY ) signed an agreement with Premier Oil to jointly explore development options for the Fyne Area located offshore eastern Scotland in the UK Central North Sea. Under the terms of the agreement, Premier will pay an initial ... (Source: PennEnergy 2010-10-07T15:12:04Z)

Are 3-0 Chiefs the real deal?

Just like we predicted, the Bears, Steelers, and Chiefs are all 3-0. Or something like that. We hand out our weekly SCHEINERS, SCHEIN 9 style. 1. Bye-ing in? Four fascinating teams hit their bye in Week 4. We take the temperature ... McCluster, a Scott ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-28T17:10:07Z)

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