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News Breaks March 21, 2013 07:24 EDT VOD Vodafone volatility flat following sharp three-week share price rally Vodafone overall option implied volatility of 20 is near its 26-week average of 21 according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement. News For VOD From The Last 14 Days Check below for free stories on VOD the last two weeks. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing. May 22, 2013 11:48 EDT VOD Vodafone named a long Research Tactical Idea at Morgan Stanley Subscribe for More Information 08:42 EDT VOD Vodafone an attractive way to play trends at Verizon Wireless, says RW Baird at RW Baird Subscribe for More Information 07:08 EDT VOD Phone companies start selling subscriber data, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information 06:02 EDT VOD On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up WALL STREET JOURNAL: Since the financial crisis, bonds backed by a single loan have been less common than securities made up of a group of unrelated loans. But the market for loans on commercial properties has changed in recent months and is booming again--$12.1B so far this year--the Wall Street Journal reports...Big phone companies (SAP, T, TEF, VZ, VOD, CCO) have begun to sell the vast amounts of data they gather about their subscribers' locations, travels and Web-browsing habits. The information provides a powerful tool for marketers but raises new privacy concerns, the Wall Street Journal reports...REUTERS: Apple's (AAPL) ability to shelter billions of dollars of income from tax has depended on an unusual loophole in the Irish tax code that helps the country compete with other countries for investment and jobs. Apple channeled profits into Irish-incorporated subsidiaries that had no declared tax residency anywhere in the world, Reuters reports...The dollar languished well below last week's 4 1/2-year high against the yen today, ahead of testimony from the Fed Chairman Bernanke after two regional Fed presidents hinted that the central bank will continue its bond-buying scheme, Reuters reports...BLOOMBERG: Samsung (SSNLF) and LG Electronics are reworking their strategies for high-end TVs after spending billions of dollars on a new display technology that’s behind schedule and costs nearly $10,000 a set. The misstep has created an opening for Sony (SNE), Sharp (SHCAY) and Chinese maker Skyworth Digital, Bloomberg reports...Apple’s (AAPL) bonds have lost $280.6M of market value since buyers snapped up $17B of the iPhone maker’s debt last month, declining as yields climb from record lows, Bloomberg reports. May 21, 2013 07:38 EDT VOD IPO for Vodafone's India unit unlikely in 2013, Reuters reports Subscribe for More Information 05:57 EDT VOD Vodafone sees FY14 adjusted operating profit 12.0B-12.8B pounds Subscribe for More Information 05:56 EDT VOD Vodafone reports FY13 adjusted profit 11.96B pounds vs. 11.53B pounds a year ago Subscribe for More Information 05:50 EDT VOD Vodafone to invest $3.15B Verizon dividend on business, WSJ reports Vodafone Group said it will keep the $3.15B dividend payment it will receive from Verizon Wireless and invest it in its flagging operations in Europe, which weighed heavily on its full-year profit, reports the Wall Street Journal. Reference Link May 20, 2013 07:43 EDT VOD Vodafone ends relationship with BT, Reuters reports Subscribe for More Information May 17, 2013 15:12 EDT VOD Focus on Verizon Wireless stake ahead of Vodafone earnings, Reuters says Subscribe for More Information May 15, 2013 17:36 EDT VOD Paulson gives quarterly update on stakes Subscribe for More Information 09:15 EDT VOD Vodafone volatility increases as shares pull back from five-year high Subscribe for More Information 07:08 EDT VOD Vodafone tax settlement offer advances in India, Business Standard says Subscribe for More Information May 14, 2013 11:49 EDT VOD Verizon CFO declines to comment on potential to purchase Vodafone JV stake Subscribe for More Information 07:27 EDT VOD Nokia introduces Lumia 925 with metal body, PureView camera Nokia (NOK) introduced the Nokia Lumia 925, which introduces a metal design and includes the most advanced lens technology and next generation imaging software for clearer, sharper pictures and video, including the best low light images. The Nokia Lumia 925 also introduces the new Nokia Smart Camera mode, coming as an update to all Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones. The Lumia 925 is being introduced into Europe with Vodafone (VOD), along with other operator and retail partners. In addition to Europe, the Nokia Lumia 925 will be introduced into the US by T-Mobile (TMUS) and into China by China Mobile (CHL) and China Unicom (CHU). Sales are expected to start in the U.K., Germany, Italy, Spain and China in June, followed by the U.S. and a number of other markets. May 13, 2013 16:48 EDT VOD Verizon Wireless to make $7B payment to Verizon, Vodafone Verizon (VZ) disclosed in a regulatory filing that on May 9, the board of representatives of Verizon Wireless declared distributions to its owners in the aggregate amount of $7B, payable on June 25 in proportion to their respective partnership interests on the date of such distribution. Based on current ownership interests in Verizon Wireless, Verizon will receive cash payments aggregating $3.85B and Vodafone (VOD) will receive cash payments aggregating $3.15B. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing.