The wireless broadband network operator posted a loss from continuing operations of 81 cents a share, worse than the Street consensus forecast for a loss of 35 cents.

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Worldwide hotel operator Marriott International reported a loss in the third quarter, as charges related to its timeshare spin-off brought earnings per share to a loss of 52 cents, compared with 22 cents per share a year ago.

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On a per share basis, the mobile operator lost 28 cents, more than double the 12 cents loss expected by Wall Street.

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Cablevision , the nation's fifth-largest cable television operator, said earlier this week it had narrowed its first-quarter loss to 21 cents a share from 41 cents a year ago.

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As the largest global mobile phone operator by revenue, Vodafone, whose earnings are driven by its European business, is particularly vulnerable to market share loss in Europe.

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