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What: Shares of Clearwire (Nasdaq: CLWR) slumped more than 12% in early trading on what appear to be ongoing fears that Cox Communications' retreat from plans to build a wireless network could have broad implications for the industry in general and Clearwire in particular.

So what: Cox, which had planned to go head-to-head with AT&T (NYSE: T) in major markets, now plans to sell its wireless infrastructure and partner for service. The implication? Investing in wireless costs too much and promises too little return.

Now what: Cox isn't saying that specifically, but Clearwire's ongoing quest for external financing appears shows no signs of ending soon. And while competitor LightSquared's troubling report to the Federal Communications Commission should have raised hopes for Clearwire, investors have shown little interest in the stock. I can't blame them. Why buy when company founder Craig McCaw is dumping shares? Wait for Clearwire to report material financial progress before taking another turn at this stock.

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