Nokia: revitalizing (and dominating) the mobile market

Nokia's new color GPRS, MMS, and Java handsets promise much for a flagging industry. Consumers have been waiting for phones like these to launch before upgrading, causing handset sales to stagnate. At the same time, the roll-out of Nokia's Series 60 software platform may herald the company's move towards a software licensing-based business model.

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Nokia: sound and vision

Nokia's increased profitability hides some problems. Wireless network equipment sales are expected to stay low, and its average handset price is slipping. Nokia is now hoping that demand for phones with color displays or multiple features will pick up, and consequently improve its position.

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Nokia: still buzzing

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Nordic power: Nord Pool price critique highlights need for change

Criticism from a leading Finnish power player over Nord Pool pricing mechanisms has raised interesting issues in light of changing electricity market dynamics. Indeed, the advent of emissions trading brings the market's current pricing mechanism into question, and may signal the need for reform.

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Orkla: having its Chips

Orkla's purchase of Chips clearly strengthens its position in the Nordic countries, but it is Chips' Russian and Baltic operations that really catch the eye. While the snacks market continues to expand in most major markets, health concerns over diet in western European and the US means this trend may level off. Emerging market access is therefore vital for Orkla's future growth.

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Plastic cards: Swedish transactions widening the gap over Finland's

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Quantum: leaping up the market share rankings

Fortum's [FUM1V.HE] UK businesses look like a good fit for Quantum Energy, which seems to be happy fighting over the smaller volume energy consumers. The extra size from the acquisition and improved financial support from a change in ownership put Quantum in an excellent position to gain market share from its rivals.

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Raisio: Benecol isn't beneficial to the bottom line

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Sampo/Storebrand: time for the government to step in

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Schering-Plough/Centocor: wider Remicade indication

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