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Alcatel-Lucent's (ALU -19%) and ZTE's (ZTCOY.PK) warnings (I, II) are proof investors can't...

  • Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 7:03 PM ET
    Alcatel-Lucent's (ALU -19%) and ZTE's (ZTCOY.PK) warnings (I, II) are proof investors can't count on mobile data growth to give a big lift to capex, says Tero Kuittinen. Especially not when much of the spending comes from Euro carriers struggling with weak sales and huge debt loads at a time when local credit markets are in turmoil. In Alcatel and ZTE's cases, China isn't of much help either. Rival Ericsson (ERIC -0.8%) has relatively moderate Chinese exposure.
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  • Well if they sell all their patents the stock will be worth twice today's close.
    17 Jul 2012, 07:10 PM Reply Like
  • they have tried something better than selling their patents. They have licensed them. I have not heard any thing about it's success.
    18 Jul 2012, 10:42 AM Reply Like
  • As an ERIC fanboy -

    "if losers like ALU and ZTE are under-performing, who do you think is picking up the business? Does anyone seriously think telecom carrier spending is declining overall?"

    Whether I'm a declared ERIC fanboy or not - think about it !
    17 Jul 2012, 10:02 PM Reply Like
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