[OT] Toshiba climbs on 'HD DVD exit'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7250068.stm

"Shares in Toshiba have gained more than 5% as speculation intensified
that 
the electronics giant is set to scrap its high definition DVD format, HD 
DVD.

The firm said it was reviewing its business strategies, but added it had 
made no decision over HD DVD's future.

The format has suffered from the defection of major US film studios to 
Sony-backed rival Blu-ray.

Analysts said that an end to the war meant Toshiba could refocus on other 
areas and the industry would gain too.

The comments come as UK department store John Lewis told the BBC that it
did 
not expect to order more supplies of HD DVD players when current stocks
run 
out..."

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