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Sony laments seventh consecutive quarter of loss

02 November 2012 •

Japanese electronics giant attributes sees sales decline in imaging, gaming and home entertainment, with mobile and comms performing strongly

Sony recorded a 16.6 per cent drop in sales for the second quarter of 2012, as the vendor suffered its seventh consecutive quarter of loss. Turnover for the Q2 ended 30 September 2012 stood at 2...

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