Is Cisco Systems about to get a lot bigger real fast?

Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO), which reporters quarterly earnings on Tuesday, is said to be considering a purchase of wireless phone giant Nokia. The Sunday Business newspaper in London reported the possible deal on Sunday.

Shares in Nokia were up in early Monday trading.

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