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Deals of the Hour / October 8, 2010, 11:40 pm

Research and Markets: Enterprise Mobility Global Strategic Business Report - The Worldwide ...

Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e7377a/enterprise_mobilit : ) has announced the addition of the " Enterprise Mobility - Global Strategic Business Report : " report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for ... (Source: PR Inside 2010-10-07T12:20:16Z)

Trustive Launches New 'Regional' WiFi Passes for the Far East, South America and North ...

Trustive celebrates its growing international presence with the launch of three regional WiFi passes, aimed specifically at travellers heading to the Far East, South America or North-Eastern Europe. LONDON, ENGLAND, October 08, 2010 /24-7PressRelease ... (Source: 24-7PressRelease.com 2010-10-08T12:40:33Z)

Ningbo Port Falls on Shanghai Debut After $1.1 Billion Initial Share Sale

Ningbo Port Co. , operator of the world's second-busiest harbor by total throughput, declined on its Shanghai trading debut after a reduction in the size of its initial share sale failed to allay concern about Chinese stocks. The company, which raised 7 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-28T02:58:17Z)

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)

Phoenix Sells A Shell Company, Announces New Line Of Annuities

The Phoenix Cos. completed a sale this week of a shell company licensed to sell insurance products in New York to a former unit of the Hartford-based life insurer and wealth management company. Philadelphia Financial bought Phoenix Life and Reassurance Co ... (Source: Hartford Courant (blog) 2010-10-08T15:03:43Z)

India Auto Industry Body: Expect This Fiscal Year Total Vehicle Sales Up 18%-20%

MUMBAI -(Dow Jones)- The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers Friday raised its vehicle sales growth forecast for the current financial year through March 2011 to between 18% and 20% from 13%-15% projected earlier. Car sales are expected to grow 21% ... (Source: Smart Money 2010-10-08T06:42:39Z)

'For sale' sign posted outside closed clinic of murdered Kan. late-term abortion doctor

WICHITA, Kan. - A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-07T23:54:37Z)

Adobe's stock drops as Microsoft deal speculation ebbs

Adobe Systems shares Friday gave up part of Thursday's surge as speculation dimmmed that the company may be bought by Microsoft. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently met with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to discuss closer collaboration, The New York Times ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-09T03:56:49Z)

Shanghai Stocks, Yuan Rise on Holiday Sales, Moody's Opinion

Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- China's stocks rose the most in four months and the yuan strengthened after Moody's Investors Service said it may raise the nation's debt rating and retail sales surged during a five-day public holiday. The Shanghai Composite ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T06:21:10Z)

Toyota to roll out 2 additional Prius models in 2011

NEW YORK - Toyota plans to roll out two new cars under the Prius name by next year, according to a dealer briefed on the plans, as the automaker seeks to turn its popular hybrid into a family of vehicles. The Japanese automaker will begin selling a Prius ... (Source: Daily Breeze 2010-10-08T23:46:17Z)

Toyota to roll out 2 new cars under Prius name

Toyota plans to roll out two new cars under the Prius name by next year, according to a dealer briefed on the plans, as the automaker seeks to turn its popular hybrid into a family of vehicles. The Japanese automaker will begin selling a Prius station ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T23:46:17Z)

Indian Rupee Hits 25-Month High Ahead Of Large Share Sale; Bonds Down

MUMBAI (Dow Jones)--The Indian rupee rose to a 25-month high against the U.S. dollar Thursday, boosted by a rally in the European common currency and positioning ahead of the country's largest share sale, but pared some gains as local stocks ended in the ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-07T12:27:26Z)

Biz Break: Tech 'frenemies': Adobe vs. Apple vs. Google vs. Microsoft

Today: Would Microsoft buy Adobe? "No comment," Steve Ballmer says. Plus: U.S. jobs report. BofA suspends foreclosure sales in all 50 states. The Dow climbs above 11,000. Adobe stock slides back Adobe Systems stock gave back some of yesterday's gain ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

Matthew Riddle vs. Anthony Waldburger Set For UFC 124

Welterweight bout added... A welterweight bout between Matthew Riddle (5-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) and Anthony "T.J." Waldburger (13-5 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has been added to the UFC 124 card. Verbal agreements are in place for the fight. UFC 124 takes place on December ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-10-08T15:18:02Z)

Penn, Leonard Green Said to Bid for Lloyds's M Resort in Vegas

Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Penn National Gaming Inc. and Leonard Green & Partners LP have submitted offers for Lloyds Banking Group Plc's M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas, according to people with knowledge of the sale. The competing bidders have submitted ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-07T20:05:33Z)

Honda subcompact Fit hybrid goes on sale in Japan

Honda's new hybrid Fit subcompact went on sale in Japan on Friday as the automaker expands its green car lineup that already includes the Insight and CR-Z sports car. The Fit hybrid will start at 1.59 million yen ($19,160), the cheapest of the automaker's ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T04:05:10Z)

Penn National, Leonard Green Said to Bid for Lloyds's Las Vegas M Resort

Penn National Gaming Inc. and Leonard Green & Partners LP have submitted offers for Lloyds Banking Group Plc's M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas, according to people with knowledge of the sale. The competing bidders have submitted final offers for the 390 ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-07T20:27:02Z)

Source: Grand jury probing Tiller death

A federal grand jury is investigating whether last year's murder of a Kansas abortion provider was connected to a broader case involving radical anti-abortion activists, a federal law enforcement official familiar with the case said Friday. The official ... (Source: Wichita Eagle 2010-10-09T05:08:24Z)

Murdered Kansas abortion doctor's clinic for sale

A "for sale" sign has been posted outside the Kansas medical clinic formerly operated by murdered abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Tiller was among the few late-term abortion providers in the U.S. before he was fatally shot in his church last year by ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T12:54:52Z)

Octomom Nadya Suleman Yard Sale To Stop Foreclosure: Bras & Bikinis

Octomom is selling her nursing bra amoung other items at her yard sale. Nadya Suleman, the famous mother of octuplets, had a weekend yard sale in La Habra, Calif., to stave off foreclosure. Suleman offered baby clothes, bikinis and other goods Saturday to ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-27T17:11:18Z)

'Octomom' tries a yard sale to raise cash

LA HABRA, Calif., Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Nadya Suleman, the famous mother of octuplets, had a weekend yard sale in La Habra, Calif., to stave off foreclosure. Suleman offered baby clothes, bikinis and other goods Saturday to make enough money to pay her ... (Source: United Press International 2010-09-26T16:22:23Z)

SunPower and Etrion Complete Sale of Italian Power Plants

GENEVA, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced that Etrion Corporation (TSX: ETX), an independent solar power producer, has completed the previously announced definitive sale and purchase agreements to ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-04T07:23:11Z)

Grant-Almeida Tabbed for UFC 124

Welterweights T.J. Grant and Ricardo Almeida will square off at UFC 124 in Montreal, Sherdog.com learned on Wednesday. Sources close to the bout report that both parties have agreed to the Dec. 11 fight in principle, and are awaiting the issuing of bout ... (Source: Sherdog.com 2010-10-06T19:30:57Z)

Chinese Stocks in the U.S.: China Telecom, Jiangxi, Suntech

The Bank of New York Mellon China ADR Index , which tracks American depositary receipts, rose 0.8 percent to 425.90. The American Stock Exchange China Index increased 0.8 percent to 226.99. The Shanghai Composite Index advanced 3.1 percent to 2,738.74. The ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-08T22:06:04Z)

Phoenix Sells A Shell Company, Announces New Line Of Annuities [The Hartford Courant, Conn.]

Oct. 08--The Phoenix Cos. completed a sale this week of a shell company licensed to sell insurance products in New York to a former unit of the Hartford-based life insurer and wealth management company. Philadelphia Financial bought Phoenix Life and ... (Source: Insurance News Net 2010-10-08T04:33:48Z)

Oberoi Realty IPO Gets Bids Over 12 Times Shares On Offer

MUMBAI -(Dow Jones)- Oberoi Realty Ltd.'s initial share sale to raise up to INR10.29 billion ($231.6 million) has received bids more than 12 times the shares on offer before subscriptions closed Friday, buoyed mainly by demand from institutional investors ... (Source: FOXBusiness 2010-10-08T14:49:24Z)

UFC 124 Tickets On Sale Next Week

Tickets for UFC 124 at Montreal's Bell Centre are going on sale beginning next week. The show takes place December 11th and is main evented by a fight between The Ultimate Fighter 12 coaches Georges St-Pierre and Josh Koscheck.. Tickets range from $75 to $ ... (Source: 411mania.com 2010-10-07T23:33:09Z)

Penn National Gaming buys Vegas' M Resort

Penn National Gaming Inc. of Wyomissing said today that it has taken ownership of the M Resort, a hotel casino just off the Las Vegas Strip, for $230.5 million. The company announced it had purchased all of the casino's debt, as well as $160 million of ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-08T17:48:22Z)

Firm buys NY company, moves to top of Liberty Place

That vacant former Cigna Inc. suite on the 54th floor of One Liberty Place has a new tenant: Philadelphia Financial, a $3.5 billion-asset insurer of private-placement investments and life insurance for rich people, has taken the space for its headquarters ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-07T23:33:09Z)

Octomom Nadya Suleman Throws Yard Sale; Talks About Going Back on Welfare

She reportedly sold her bikinis, bras, nursing bra and baby clothes, along with furniture and other household items. Also available, a picture with "Octomom" for ten dollars, and for $100 you could pose with her and the octuplets. Other items of interest ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-27T21:21:50Z)

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