Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 8, 2010, 9:41 pm

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)

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)

Flight attendants dancing to Lady Gaga good for airline IPO

The video clip was recorded by a passenger and wasn't a move by the Manila-based airline to drum up interest in its share sale, says Candice Iyog, vice president for marketing for what is the Philippines' biggest budget airline. "The timing, though, is ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-08T11:36:08Z)

Shanghai imposes one-home-per-family policy

AUTHORITIES in China's largest city, Shanghai, have ordered that families be allowed to buy only one home each, part of a series of moves aimed at cooling surging property prices. "One family in Shanghai, whether local or migrant, can only buy one new ... (Source: The Australian 2010-10-08T03:15:03Z)

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)

In the defense of Randy Moss

F OXBORO - Patriots [ team stats ] coach Bill Belichick called a special news conference to explicitly describe Randy Moss' influence and stomp out any misconceptions. Players spoke in front of live microphones and in whispers away from the crowds, but ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-09T04:18:17Z)

Patriots, Vikings take smart business approach to Moss deal

Those words held meaning, in part, because changing anything at the Raiders was rather difficult and rare. However, in New England, the Patriots don't mind change, don't mind making tough decisions, and they only worry about doing what is best for their ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-09T00:50:42Z)

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)

General Dynamics receives $401 million Navy contract for work on nuclear submarines

NEW YORK — Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. has received a contract worth $400.6 million to perform work on the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarines, the Defense Department said. The defense contractor will be performing a variety of tasks on the ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-10-08T15:39:31Z)

American Airlines announces recall of pilots, flight attendants on news of favorable antitrust ruling

Increased international traffic and opportunities for new international and domestic business have prompted American Airlines to recall 40 percent of its furloughed flight attendants and 12.6 percent of its laid-off pilots, company executives said ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-10-07T17:20:55Z)

Israel to buy 20 JSF fighter jets

Israel has given a tick of confidence to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program by confirming it will buy 20 of the advanced combat aircraft. Australia has so far ordered 14 JSF aircraft. Under the deal signed in New York on Thursday ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-08T02:03:28Z)

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)

'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 Pares Gains as Microsoft Deal Speculation Ebbs

(Updates share price in sixth paragraph.) Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Adobe Systems Inc. shares gave up part of yesterday's surge as speculation diminished that the company may be bought by Microsoft Corp. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-08T20:18:41Z)

U.S., Israel Ink Deal For Fighter Jets With Pratt & Whitney Engines

Israel has agreed to buy 20 of the world's most advanced fighter jets, along with Pratt & Whitney engines, for about $2.75 billion. The United States and its ally in the Middle East on Thursday signed the deal for 20 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, making ... (Source: Hartford Courant 2010-10-09T01:05:01Z)

Teachers union may fight LAUSD settlement

The Los Angeles teachers union said Wednesday it is considering whether to challenge a landmark legal settlement that would end the practice of laying off educators at Los Angeles Unified based on seniority. The proposed settlement, announced Tuesday, was ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-07T03:01:55Z)

To cool property, Shanghai sets limit

Authorities in China's largest city Shanghai have ordered that families be allowed to purchase only one home each, part of a series of moves aimed at cooling surging property prices. "One family in Shanghai, whether local or migrant, can only buy one new ... (Source: ninemsn 2010-10-08T03:15:03Z)

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)

EB deal with Navy worth up to $400 million

Electric Boat Corp. has received a contract for as much as $400 million to supply engineering and technical support services to active U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The Navy said 73 percent of the work will be done at EB's Groton shipyard. The work is ... (Source: Norwich Bulletin 2010-10-08T04:33:48Z)

Teachers union urged to adopt layoff reforms

Joined by civil rights lawyers and Los Angeles Unified officials, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa urged the local teachers union Thursday to back efforts to reform layoff procedures or get left behind. The collective plea was issued days after the LAUSD school ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-08T03:22:13Z)

Deal with ACLU would reward teachers at some L.A. Unified campuses if they boost academic ...

A potentially groundbreaking settlement that could limit teachers' seniority protections would also require instructors at a small number of schools to be judged and rewarded based on their ability to boost the campus' academic performance, according to ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-08T07:04:07Z)

Patriots trade Randy Moss to Vikings

F OXBORO - The Patriots [ team stats ] have traded star receiver Randy Moss to the Minnesota Vikings, the team confirmed today, completing a mega deal that just a few days ago seemed implausible. Now, it is reality. The Patriots have received a 2011 third ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-07T02:54:46Z)

Israel buys 20 stealth bombers from US

New York/Tel Aviv - Israel has inked a deal with the United States to buy 20 fighter jets for 2.75 billion dollars, news reports said Friday. The F-35 stealth fighters, made by Lockheed Martin Corp, are scheduled for delivery between 2015 and 2017, Ehud ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-08T04:40:57Z)

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)

General Dynamics lands $401M nuclear sub contract

Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. has received a contract worth $400.6 million to perform work on the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarines, the Defense Department said. The defense contractor will be performing a variety of tasks on the submarines ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T15:32:21Z)

Murdered Kansas abortion doctor's clinic for sale

(AP) 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: WHEC TV-10 2010-10-08T13:16:21Z)

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)

American Airlines recalling 800 pilots and flight attendants after deal with BA and Iberia

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is recalling about 800 furloughed employees, about 1 percent of its work force, as it adds flights on international routes. CEO Gerard Arpey announced the jobs as American launched a new trans-Atlantic business with ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-06T16:10:31Z)

To cool property deals, Shanghai sets 1 home limit

Authorities in China's largest city have ordered that families be allowed to only purchase one home each, part of a series of moves aimed at cooling surging property prices. "One family in Shanghai, whether local or migrant, can only buy one new home ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-08T02:39:16Z)

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)

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