Telco giant is born as Alcatel buys Lucent for $13.4 billion

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The major acquisition of Lucent Technologies Inc. by Alcatel SA has given rise to a big telecom company. The deal is said to be a major one in telecom sector and is worth 13.4 billion dollars.

United States, Telephone and telegraph apparatus, France, Telecommunications equipment industry, Lucent Technologies Inc., LU, Compagnie Financiere Alcatel, CGEP.PA

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Sun Life prowls for $4-billion deal in U.S

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Toronto-based insurance company Sun Life Financial Inc.'s plans for selling its ailing subsidiaries to potential American buyers are discussed.

Canada, INSURANCE CARRIERS, Parent-to-subsidiary activities, Subsidiary-to-parent activities, Insurance industry, Sun Life Financial of Canada, Subsidiaries, divisions and units

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LBO debt fears hammer BCE bonds

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The adverse impact on long term bonds due to decline in bond prices of BCE Inc. following speculation over its leverage buyout is discussed.

Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Telephone Communication, Securities issued, listed, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Communications industry, Securities, BCE Inc., Company securities

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