Europe TMT Weekly Update articles from July 2005

Europe TMT Weekly Update archives from July 2005

By the numbers.
July 4, 2005... By The Numbers Week Ended July 1 Weekly Close Change YTD% FTSEeTx50Index 356.12 -2.13 8.72% FTSEEurofirst 300 ...

Eye on the market.
July 4, 2005... European technology, media and telecom stocks were mixed last week, while the broad markets were mostly positive. The telecom sector outperformed, with major carriers posting solid gains. France Telecom was in focus after it more than doubled...

Last week's top stories.
July 4, 2005... MONDAY Ericsson to restructure its operations in Kalmar, leading to the loss of 130 out of 230 jobs. Kalma to focus on R&D and manufacturing to be concentrated in China. TUESDAY Thomson SA sells cathode ray tube activities in...

Select earnings expected this week.(Looking Ahead)
July 4, 2005... * Zetex (H1) EPS estimates for the fiscal full year ending December 2005 range from 5.23 pence to 8.30 pence. * ARC International (H1) EPS estimates for the fiscal full year ending December 2005 range from -0.33 pence to 0.29...

Select economic data due this week.(Looking Ahead)
July 4, 2005... TUESDAY Italy * Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (Q1'05-Final). Revised Q1'05 GDP was down 0.2% year-on-year. United Kingdom * CIPS Services PMI (June). Last month, the CIPS Services PMI stood at 55.1%. WEDNESDAY United...

Notes and quotes.
July 4, 2005... * Michael McGuire, a analyst at Gartner said, commenting on wireless operators' efforts to bring music downloads to mobile phones: "Is this just a different way to get my songs or is this a better way to get my songs. the challenge for carriers...

By the numbers.
July 18, 2005... By The Numbers Week Ended July 15 Weekly Close Change YTD% FTSE eTx 50 Index 367.98 7.26 12.34% FTSE Eurofirst 300 ...

Eye on the market.
July 18, 2005... European technology, media and telecom stocks were higher last week, posting solid gains as the broad markets climbed. The technology sector outperformed after receiving a boost from U.S. peers Apple Computer and AMD. This came on top of some...

Last week's top stories.
July 18, 2005... MONDAY Misys unit Sesame sells its 60% stake in Assureweb. Philips Electronics in focus after LG Philips LCD joint venture Q2 operating profit reaches top end of expectations, expects better Q3. TUESDAY Alcatel releases...

Select earnings expected this week.(Looking Ahead)
July 18, 2005... * Cesky Telekom (Q2 Earnings) EPS estimates for the fiscal full year ending December 2005 range from 15.51 Czech koruna to 25.47 koruna. * Royal Philips Electronics (Q2 Earnings) EPS estimates for the fiscal full year ending December 2005...

Notes and quotes.
July 18, 2005... * Peter Jamieson, chairman of the British Phonographic Industry, referring to data showing that 10 million music tracks had been sold over the Internet, said: "The record industry has enthusiastically embraced the new legal download services...

By the numbers.
July 25, 2005... By The Numbers Week Ended July 22 Weekly Close Change YTD% FTSE eTx 50 Index 366.78 -1.20 11.97% FTSE Eurofirst 300 ...

Eye on the market.
July 25, 2005... European technology, media and telecom stocks were mostly lower last week, with the technology sector underperforming after telecom equipment manufacturer Nokia's second quarter update disappointed. The company posted second quarter earnings...

Last week's top stories.
July 25, 2005... MONDAY German government transfers 307.8 million Deutsche Telekom shares to KfW bank. Infineon Technologies memory chip unit head quits. Autonomy forms joint venture with China Netcom. TUESDAY France Telecom confirms it is...

Select earnings expected this week.(Looking Ahead)
July 25, 2005... * Pearson (Q2 Earnings) EPS estimates for the fiscal full year ending December 2005 range from 27.32 pence to 37.70 pence. * Dassault Systemes (Q2 Earnings) EPS estimates for the fiscal full year ending December 2005 range from...

Notes and quotes.
July 25, 2005... * "The powerhouses of China and India will ensure that Asia-Pacific remains the fastest growing region over our forecast period"... "the $20 phone will certainly be a reality by 2009 so that will open up a whole new market, coming into...