World markets face turbulence as decade-long boom peters out
Article Abstract:
Predictions for developments in 2001 in areas including telecommunications, the economy, technology and retailing are presented. Many economists believe that the world economy will begin to slump in 2001.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Bookham battles to ride downturn
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Fibre-optic components manufacturer Bookham Technology has been negatively affected by dwindling demand for one of its main optical switching products. It will now underperform sales predictions until at least the second half of 2001.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Granada crashes to 69m pounds sterling loss as advertising slump bites
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Broadcasting group Granada suffered a loss of 69 million pounds sterling in the six months to Mar 2001. The company has been particularly negatively affected by a dramatic reduction in advertising expenditure. It is now drawing up plans to reduce operating expenses.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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