Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Mobistar eyeing Belgian KPN assets
BRUSSELS, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Mobistar , Belgium's second biggest mobile phone operator is looking into acquiring some of Dutch telecoms group KPN Belgian assets, a spokeswoman for the group said on Saturday. Full Article
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Nov 7
This diary is updated daily. New listings or amendments are marked *. All events/times provisional and in GMT (local time is GMT +2 for Egypt and Sudan). Full Article
UPDATE 2-Sun Micro sales fall, Oracle deal delay stings
* Says affected by downturn, uncertainty over Oracle deal (Adds background on EU probe, Oracle deal) Full Article
UPDATE 1-Telefonica bid for GVT a blow to Vivendi-sources
* Telefonica's GVT bid a "major blow" to Vivendi - sources Full Article
News Corp launches free channel in Italy
MILAN, Nov 6 (Reuters) - News Corp said on Friday it will launch a free digital terrestrial television channel in Italy next month in a move that heats up competition with Italy's Mediaset and state broadcaster RAI. Full Article
Telefonica bid for GVT a blow to Vivendi-sources
* Telefonica's GVT bid a "major blow" to Vivendi - sources Full Article
SCENARIOS-Cisco's options, as Tandberg bid faces opposition
NEW YORK/LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - U.S. network equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc faces a touch choice as the Monday deadline approaches for its $3 billion tender offer for Norwegian video conferencing company Tandberg ASA . Full Article
UPDATE 1-Applied Materials picks up Advent Solar assets
* Applied Materials says deal will help drive down cost Full Article
RPT-US SMALL/MIDCAPS-Earnings hit energy, consumer stocks
NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Energy and consumer stocks slid on Friday after disappointing company outlooks raised demand concerns. Full Article
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-US regulators approve AT&T's bid for Centennial
(Corrects 11th paragraph to show Pardo no longer a director at America Movil) Full Article
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U.S. to be more selective with carmakers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Automakers can expect the U.S. government to be attentive to its multibillion-dollar stake in their businesses next year and selective in its efforts to reshape the industry. Full Article
| Symbol | Last | Net Change |
|---|---|---|
| BRENT CRUDE | $76.05 | $-1.94 |
| MINI SILVER | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 100 OZ GOLD | $1,096.90 | $7.60 |
