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April 16, 2008
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A New Future for Cadbury Schweppes

Separating the candy and drinks divisions is supposed to allow them to sharpen their focus on rivals such as Coke and Wrigley, but big challenges await

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Inside: This Week In Europe

Some 40 years after Cadbury and Schweppes teamed up, the company finally has decided to separate candy and beverages into two separate companies. But both halves of the British giant, with their marquee brands such as Cadbury, Dr. Pepper, and 7Up, face a tough slog against the likes of Coke and Nestle, as Mark Scott explains in our top story this week.

We've also got memory giant Qimonda, France Telecom's push into video, Lexus in Europe, more troubles for Siemens, and the world's top-ranked countries in tech-readiness. Plus, AstraZeneca's Crestor opportunity, TomTom's troubles, Galileo on the launch, and a rich assortment of other finance, policy, investing, energy, and management stories. Don't miss slide shows on the world's tech-savviest countries and Cadbury's big lineup of candy and drinks!
Andy Reinhardt, Europe Editor
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RETAIL
Tesco Defies Gravity
Even in parlous times, the British supermarket chain is posting robust sales and profits, especially in emerging markets

TECHNOLOGY
Memory Chips: A High Bar for Qimonda
Under Malaysian-born CEO Loh, the German chip giant is struggling to make its products stand out in a brutally competitive business

TELECOM
France Telecom Goes to the Movies
With its three-screen service, Orange—the telco's mobile, Internet, and TV arm—makes sure you're wired for entertainment wherever you are

AUTOS
Hybrids Drive European Growth for Lexus
With EU rules pressuring carmakers and buyers, Toyota's luxury marque hopes its green models will allow the company to take on BMW and Mercedes

ECONOMICS
Who's on Top in Tech-Readiness?
While Nordic nations still win top marks in surveys, oil-producing countries are waking up to the need to adapt their economies to the digital age

EUROPE • From Spiegel Online
Corruption Charges Widen at Siemens
New information suggests executives knew more about slush funds than they admitted. The German engineering company may sue former managers

COMPANIES
AstraZeneca: Crestor's Potential
AstraZenaca's Crestor study finds that statins may help prevent heart attacks because they control inflammation, not because they lower cholesterol

TECHNOLOGY
TomTom and Garmin Lose Their Way
Makers of personal navigation devices are facing tough times from keen competition—namely cell phones—and a weakening economy

EUROPE • From EUobserver
EU Approves Galileo Satellite Project
Transport ministers say yes to the system of navigation satellites and ground stations designed to rival the U.S. GPS network

TECHNOLOGY • From silicon.com
BBC Cozies Up to Nintendo Wii
Owners of the game system will be able to stream the last seven days worth of TV shows with the broadcaster's iPlayer online service

EUROPE • From Spiegel Online
Germany Loosens Stem Cell Research Curbs
Scientists cheered lawmakers' decision to ease restrictions on importing the cells but the Catholic Church expressed its disappointment

TECHNOLOGY • From silicon.com
Europe: Don't Criminalize File-Sharing
As the battle continues between providers and ISPs, the European Parliament says content-sharers are not criminals but rights should be protected

EUROPE • From EUobserver
EU Says Search Engines Threaten Privacy
A report by the Commission's data protection watchdog calls for stricter rules on user consent and data retention. Google defends its present system

TECHNOLOGY • From silicon.com
BT Calls for Unified EU Telecom Rules
The telecom has released a paper showing Europe's economy would benefit greatly from seamless communications services across the continent

EUROPE • From The Independent
City Job Losses Worst Since Dot-com Crash
London's financial services sector faces a loss of 20,000 jobs over the next two years. Cuts by Citigroup and RBS are the tip of the iceberg

INVESTING
Real Estate Insight from Grosvenor Group
The London commercial real estate company's Jeremy Newsum foresees a long-term approach and a return to the fundamentals of the market

EASTERN EUROPE • From Transitions Online
How Europe Could Use Less Russian Energy
Many nations will rely on the country for gas and oil for the foreseeable future. Getting serious about efficiency is the best way to decrease the dependence

EASTERN EUROPE • From Transitions Online
Kazakhstan's Scary Uranium Ambitions
The Central Asian country intends to become the global leader in uranium production. Its proximity to hotspots like Pakistan and Afghanistan worries some

EUROPE • From The Independent
Eurostar Move Helps Lift Sales 25%
The rail company credits its new St. Pancras terminal and the increased speed of its trains for the jump in ticket sales from January to March of this year

NEWS & FEATURES • From Sports Car Market
Understated Aston
The 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Series III car lacks the verve of the five DB4 Series but that it was what many connoisseurs like most about it

MEDIA CENTRIC
One Newspaper That's in the Pink
The Financial Times has staged a stellar turnaround. But here comes Murdoch's Journal

CUTTING-EDGE DESIGNERS
Speedo: Innovation in the Aqua Lab
Swimwear companies have invested millions designing high-performance suits for the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Can design help swimmers finish faster?

SLIDE SHOW
The World's Tech-Savviest Countries
The Nordic region still dominates the rankings of the most network-ready economies, but the U.S., Korea, and Switzerland posted big gains this year

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A Feast of Candy and Drinks
Almost 40 years after Cadbury wed Schweppes, the company is separating its beverage and confectionery businesses to better tackle rivals such as Coke and Nestlé

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• More gloomy UK economic data

• EADS: High euro is 'sword of Damocles'

• Britain woos Chinese investment

• GIC mulls putting more money into UBS

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A New Future for Cadbury Schweppes

April 16, 2008

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A New Future for Cadbury Schweppes

Separating the candy and drinks divisions is supposed to allow them to sharpen their focus on rivals such as Coke and Wrigley, but big challenges await

• German investor confidence declines

• More gloomy UK economic data

• EADS: High euro is 'sword of Damocles'

• Britain woos Chinese investment

• GIC mulls putting more money into UBS

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