French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on July 9

PARIS, July 9 (Reuters) - Below is company-related news and leading stories from French and Benelux newspapers which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.

VEOLIA (VIE.PA) / EDF (EDF.PA)

Veolia Environnement reiterated its commitment to current partnership with EDF on Dalkia, and said it has the first right of refusal if EDF wants to sell its Dalkia stake.

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NEXANS (NEXS.PA)

France's sovereign fund says it is buying 5 percent of Nexans and intends to support the firm's acquisition policy.

For more double click on [NEXS.PA].

SOCIETE GENERALE (SOGN.PA)

Societe Generale has created a global markets division which combines the French bank's market operations to better combat fallout from the financial crisis, a newspaper reported on Thursday. For details double click on [SOGN.PA].

ALSTOM (ALSO.PA)

Citigroup raised its rating on Alstom to "buy" from "hold" [ID:nWEA0228].