BSkyB takes major hit on limp subscriber growth: Biggest daily drop sees stock down 19%

Article Abstract:

Lacklustre subscriber growth and tighter profit projections made $4 billion off the market value of British pay-TV broadcaster British Sky Broadcast (BSkyB) in 2004. BSkyB Group PLC, partly owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp Ltd., tumbled 19 percent, its sharper daily drop ever.

United Kingdom, Market share, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, Satellite communications services industry, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Company market share

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Women in the driver's seat

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Volvo Car Corp., the Swedish auto maker introduced their sporty YCC (Your Concept Car), a female friendly car in March 2004. The car is easy to park and is touted as a low-emission, gas-electric hybrid that's designed to be nearly maintenance free.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Sweden, Product introduction, New Products/Services, Automobile industry, Volvo Car Corp.

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Industry consolidation spurs Harris Steel sale

Article Abstract:

The offer of Nucor Corp. to purchase Harris Steel Group Inc. for $1.25 billion is discussed.

Acquisitions & mergers, Blast furnaces and steel mills, United States, Canada, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Steel industry, Nucor Corp., Harris Steel Group Inc.

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