Nortel Networks Corp, shares fell sharply on Wednesday after a Wall Street Journal report that North America’s biggest telephone equipment maker has sought legal advice on a bankruptcy protection scenario in the event that its restructuring plan fails.

Facing a slowdown in demand and tougher competition, Nortel has also been exploring potential assistance from the Canadian government, the newspaper reported. (Portfolio)

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