Energy rookies take on titans as rules ease
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The deregulation of the European energy sector has resulted in the proliferation and growth of start-up energy companies that successfully compete against former state monopolies. Article discusses private electric utilities' marketing, competition, strategic planning, and future.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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Sanpaola wins stake in bank of Alexandria
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Sanpaolo IMI of Italy has acquired an 80 percent stake in the Bank of Alexandria of Egypt valued at $1.6 billion. Sanpaolo IMI is growing into emerging markets in Eastern Europe. A wave of consolidations are sweeping the Egyptian banking sector.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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