Alcatel-Lucent: conditions deteriorate
French telecoms group offers no explanation for expected operating loss but, given the squeeze on its customers, investors can read between the lines
Financial Times
Alcatel shares slide after profit warning
Alcatel shares slide after profit warning
Telecoms equipment maker abandons full-year target, blaming its ‘business mix' and offering yet more evidence of the woes in the sector
Wolseley considers sale of French unit
Wolseley considers sale of French unit
Building materials group explores ‘strategic options' for its French division as it accelerates its programme to dispose of underperforming assets
Branson eyes Virgin Records bid
Branson eyes Virgin Records bid
Sir Richard would join move for his former label with French partner if Universal sells to secure regulatory approval for £1.2bn EMI takeover
