NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Aug 12

HELSINKI, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The following stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Wednesday:

ERICSSON (ERICb.ST)

The Swedish telecom networks maker's chief executive said late on Tuesday he does not see wireless operators cutting capital spending any further but added that signs of an economic recovery remain elusive.

"The whole world is suffering from decline that is bigger than anything we've seen," said Carl-Henric Svanberg in an interview at the company's new Silicon Valley office.

For more on the company, double-click on [ERICb.ST]

NOKIA (NOK1V.HE), SONY ERICSSON

Research firm Gartner said on Wednesday cellphone sales to consumers fell 6 pct year-on-year in the second quarter and it sees competition on handset market intensifying in the second half of this year.

For more on the company, double-click on [NOK1V.HE] [ERICb.ST]

SAS (SAS.ST) The Scandinavian airline is expected to report a second-quarter pretax loss at 1.1 billion Swedish crowns ($151.8 million), a Reuters poll showed.[ID:nL6225100] Results are due at 0600 GMT.

For more on the company, double click on [SAS.ST]

SAMPO (SAMAS.HE) The Finnish insurer is seen reporting a 3.6 percent year-on-year rise in April-June pretax earnings, according to a Reuters poll of analysts.[ID:nL6185450] Results are due at around 0630 GMT.

For more on the company, double click on [SAMAS.HE]