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French stocks - Factors to watch on Nov 26

Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:40am EST

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PARIS, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Below are leading stories from French newspapers and company-related news which could have an impact on the French market or individual stocks.

CREDIT AGRICOLE (CAGR.PA)

Credit Agricole said on Tuesday it had signed a deal with Morocco's Attijariwafa Bank (ATW.CS) to sell stakes in some African banks while boosting its presence in Morocco.

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ALCATEL-LUCENT (ALUA.PA)

Troubled French telecoms gear maker Alcatel-Lucent will unveil its long-awaited strategic review on Dec. 12, analysts said.

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Alcatel-Lucent announced the appointment of Paul Tufano as Finance Director to replace Hubert de Pesquidoux.

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EDF (EDF.PA)

EDF revives four thermal power stations to deal with consumption peaks, reports Les Echos.

SANOFI-AVENTIS (SASY.PA)

Sanofi-Aventis said it had not been inspected as part of a European Commission pharmaceutical probe into suspected restrictive practices.

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AIR FRANCE-KLM (AIRF.PA)

Both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) are still in the running to become the foreign partner of the new Alitalia, the head of a consortium which is buying the airline said on Tuesday.

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FIMALAC (LBCP.PA)

Fitch parent Fimalac said on Tuesday that full year sales fell 21.2 percent to 586.9 million euros ($755.6 million) on a reported basis.

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CNP ASSURANCES (CNPP.PA)

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said on Tuesday it revised its outlook on France-based life insurer CNP Assurances to negative from stable.

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BANQUE POPULAIRE

Banque Populaire Finance Director Alain David, told Les Echos in an interview published on Wednesday that an increase in capital today appeared impossible.

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