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BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com BloggingStocks http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/media/feedlogo.gif BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Will Android Capture First Place?]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/15/will-android-capture-first-place/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/15/will-android-capture-first-place/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/15/will-android-capture-first-place/#commentsFiled under: Internet, Competitive Strategy, Google (GOOG), Smartphones, Technology

If we look back to the days of the search engine revolution, Google (GOOG) built not only the most powerful search engine, but a business model based on that search engine that has made the company No. 1 in that category.

The company is on the move again -- and Google's Android is leading the way. Google sees the next leg of the Internet revolution in the smart phone, tablet and e-reader market -- and there's already a fierce battle raging. Google's Android is making inroads into the iPhone turf. How deep is the penetration? Singapore research firm Canalys said, "Google shipped twice as many devices as Apple's iPhone. in the fourth quarter," capturing 33% of shipments, up from 8.7% a year ago.

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Will Android Capture First Place? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidbusiness modele-readerfeaturedGoogleHeadline newsInternetiPhonelaunchessmartphonetablettechnologyTue, 15 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft: Should I Add to My Position?]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/14/microsoft-should-i-add-to-my-position/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/14/microsoft-should-i-add-to-my-position/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/14/microsoft-should-i-add-to-my-position/#commentsFiled under: Microsoft (MSFT), Nokia Corp. (NOK), Technology

So, I'm sitting here in front of my screen, watching the market action. Kind of a boring day, at least for my portfolio. In particular, one of my holdings, Microsoft (MSFT), is acting in a very boring manner. I was hoping to see some interest on the part of Wall Street in that name today following the stock's recent weakness, but alas, there is none to be had. At the time of this writing, shares are down fractionally to $27.15.

Investors have been digesting the news concerning the deal between the maker of Windows and Nokia (NOK). The plan is to generate some competition in the smartphone business. Success with this initiative would be nice for shareholders of both companies.

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Microsoft: Should I Add to My Position? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A couple of days ago, Connie Madon reported here that Verizon (VZ) had finally landed Apple's (APPL) iPhone 4. Today the communications firm started to introduce details about the release. The first question to answer is when the iPhone will be released - which is February 10 according to Verizon's Internet site. MarketWatch reported that the iPhone 4 will be available for pre-order on February 3.

The popular smartphone will cost $199 for the 16GB version and $99 for the 32GB version. These are the same price points for the device on the AT&T (T) network. One difference between the carrier's versions is that the Verizon version will also work as a wi-fi hotspot (with credit to the Engadget blog's live coverage of the event). This mobile hotspot will be able to support up to five different devices.

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Verizon Releases Details on the iPhone Release originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleATTfeaturedinthenewsiphoneiPhone 4smartphonetechtechnologyVerizonTue, 11 Jan 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel Buys Infineon Wireless Unit in a Push into Mobile]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/08/30/intel-buys-infineon-wireless-unit-in-a-push-into-mobile/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/08/30/intel-buys-infineon-wireless-unit-in-a-push-into-mobile/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/08/30/intel-buys-infineon-wireless-unit-in-a-push-into-mobile/#commentsIntel (INTC) has a problem. It's the leader in PC chips, but it hasn't done nearly as well in the mobile devices market . To remedy this, it just bought the Wireless Solutions Business of Infineon for $1.4 billion.

Intel said that "The acquisition expands [its] current Wi-Fi and 4G WiMAX offerings to include Infineon's 3G capabilities and supports Intel's plans to accelerate LTE. The acquired technology will be used in Intel(R) Core processor-based laptops, and myriad of Intel(R) Atom[TM] processor-based devices, including smartphones, netbooks, tablets and embedded computers."

Continue reading Intel Buys Infineon Wireless Unit in a Push into Mobile

Intel Buys Infineon Wireless Unit in a Push into Mobile originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionsARMBRCMfeaturedInfineonINTCinthenewsnetbookQCOMsmartphonetabletMon, 30 Aug 2010 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's Streak Brings Back the Brick Phone]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/08/12/dell-streak-tablet/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/08/12/dell-streak-tablet/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/08/12/dell-streak-tablet/#commentsFiled under: Competitive Strategy, Dell (DELL)

Dell Streak Over the years, Dell (DELL) has seen a relentless attack on its PC business. Then again, in the tech industry, it is common for high fliers to wind-up in the dust bin of history. Unfortunately, Dell seems to be moving in this direction -- and shareholders have suffered mightily.

Traditionally, Dell's main threats have come from major PC operators like HP (HPQ) and Lenovo. But perhaps Apple (AAPL) is the biggest threat now. After all, the company's Mac business is gaining momentum and the iPad has become a runaway top seller.

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Dell's Streak Brings Back the Brick Phone originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AppleDellfeaturedHPHPQinthenewsiPadLenovosmartphoneStreak tablettablet PCsThu, 12 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Discover Takes On Rivals with Pay-by-Smartphone System]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/08/02/smartphones-to-replace-credit-cards/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/08/02/smartphones-to-replace-credit-cards/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/08/02/smartphones-to-replace-credit-cards/#commentsFiled under: Competitive Strategy, AT and T (T), MasterCard Inc'A' (MA), Barclays plc ADS (BCS), Visa Inc. (V)

I found a rather interesting article on Bloomberg, one discussing the potential of smartphones to replace credit cards. Supposedly, both AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ), and perhaps T-Mobile, may work with Discover Financial Services (DFS) and Barclays (BCS) in Atlanta and three other cities to test a system allowing consumers to pay with the "wave of a smartphone." This move would be the largest effort to attempt mobile payments in America and could serve to cut into credit card use.

Crone Consulting, a credit card consultant, noted that such a move could be a "game-changer" as far as credit cards are concerned. Think of how much such a move could cut into the market share for credit cards. According to the article, Visa (V) and MasterCard (MA) handled 82% of U.S. consumer spending a year ago (that is $2.45 trillion). Now imagine that smartphone users have the ability to simply pass their phone over a reader in order to pay for their purchases.

Continue reading Discover Takes On Rivals with Pay-by-Smartphone System

Discover Takes On Rivals with Pay-by-Smartphone System originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>American ExpressAXPcredit cardcredit card peymentscredit cardsDFSDiscoverinthenewsMasterCardsmartphonesmartphonesVisaMon, 02 Aug 2010 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Research in Motion to Release New Product?]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/07/28/research-in-motion-to-release-new-product/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/07/28/research-in-motion-to-release-new-product/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/07/28/research-in-motion-to-release-new-product/#commentsFiled under: Research in Motion (RIMM)

Tech firm Research in Motion (RIMM) has advanced nearly 3% this morning, thanks mainly to its schedule. The company has scheduled an event for next Tuesday in New York City and -- although no details have been released -- many investors are jumping to the conclusion that the Canadian firm will be showcasing the new operating system for its BlackBerry line of smartphones. There are also rumors swirling that a new handset with a slide-out keypad will be introduced. It is these rumors that have the stock trading higher.

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Research in Motion to Release New Product? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you don't think Nokia (NOK) is nervous about the growing domination of the iPhone and Android-based smartphones, you had better update your map.

Nokia announced Tuesday that it is going to be selling its wireless modem business to Japan's Renesas Electronics for $200 million in an attempt to concentrate its focus on its handsets.

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Nokia Selling Wireless Modem Business to Focus on Handsets originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>inthenewsnoknokiarenesas electronicssmartphoneTue, 06 Jul 2010 11:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia Sinks as Market Share Dwindles]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/06/24/nokia-sinks-as-market-share-dwindles/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/06/24/nokia-sinks-as-market-share-dwindles/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/06/24/nokia-sinks-as-market-share-dwindles/#commentsFiled under: Nokia Corp. (NOK), Stocks to Sell

Nokia Corp. (NOK) used to be the dominant player in the cell phone industry. But thanks to smartphone manufacturers like Apple (AAPL), HTC and others, Nokia is losing market share, and its stock price is plunging.

Now, just in case you are thinking that Nokia looks like a good value play, take a look at what analysts are saying.

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Nokia Sinks as Market Share Dwindles originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidblackberryericericssoninthenewsiphonemotmotorolanoknokiasmartphoneThu, 24 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Research in Motion to Offer Tablet]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/06/15/research-in-motion-tablet/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/06/15/research-in-motion-tablet/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/06/15/research-in-motion-tablet/#commentsFiled under: Apple Inc (AAPL), Research in Motion (RIMM)

Research in Motion RIMM logo According to the Wall Street Journal, Canadian firm Research in Motion Limited (RIMM) is preparing new devices and software to compete with Apple's (AAPL) iPhone and iPad. RIM's offering reportedly has a slide-out keyboard and a touch screen and works much like the iPhone as far as swiping through screens and expanding images by touch. In addition, the communications firm is toying with a tablet as a larger-screen BlackBerry phone.

RIM will not comment on the Journal story, as it is considered rumor and speculation. However, should the firm's new products come to fruition they would be available around the end of the year. RIM continues as a leader in the global smartphone market, but it is losing ground in North America thanks to AAPL's iPhone and iPad.

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Research in Motion to Offer Tablet originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As a major validation of the importance of smartphones, HP (HPQ) agreed to shell out $1.2 billion for Palm (PALM) this week. The truth is that consumers and businesses are increasingly using mobile devices. In fact, the market for smartphones is $100 billion and growing at more than 20% per year.

OK, so how can you use a smartphone to help your business? Actually, one idea is to turn it into a point-of-sale system, which is actually fairly straightforward and affordable.

Continue reading Entrepreneur's Journal: Time to Take Payments from Your Smartphone?

Entrepreneur's Journal: Time to Take Payments from Your Smartphone? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sun, 02 May 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Life was so much easier when Twitter wasn't worried about making money. Some spectacular venture capital deals propelled the company's value to over $1 billion, and user trends shot bragging rights up proportionately. Its ascendancy resulted in large part from the efforts of the Twitter ecosystem where companies developed 70,000 applications that have made life easier or more measurable for Twitter users. It's easy to lose track of how much of our Twitter interaction lies on third-party apps - from photo sharing to smartphone applications to URL shortening.

As long as Twitter's functionality ambitions remained modest, the ecosystem knew it would thrive. As we head toward the Chirp conference for Twitter application developers concerns over the future of the ecosystem abound. Here are five reasons why the companies around Twitter may start to worry about the microblogging juggernaut.

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Five Reasons Twitter App Developers Fear Twitter originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hootsuitesmartphonesocial mediatweetietwittertwitter accounttwitter appubertwitterMon, 12 Apr 2010 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple's iPhone To Get Multitasking]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/08/apples-iphone-to-get-multitasking/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/08/apples-iphone-to-get-multitasking/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/08/apples-iphone-to-get-multitasking/#commentsFiled under: Good news, From the Boards, Products and Services, Consumer Experience, Competitive Strategy, Apple Inc (AAPL), Next Big Thing, iPhone, Smartphones, Technology

iphone multitasking

This summer, Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s iPhone and iPad are going to have a feature that iPhone users have been dying to see since the phone hit the market in 2007... the ability to multitask.

The iPhone took the world by storm when it was released, and each time Apple releases a new model of the popular smart phone consumers line up and wait for hours, and in some cases days, to get their hands on the new Apple iPhone. While the phone is one of the most popular phones on the market today, there are a couple of issues with them, and the inability to multitask ranks up at the top of list of features that iPhone users have wanted.

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Apple's iPhone To Get Multitasking originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AAPLAppleApple Incipadiphoneiphone appsmultitaskingsmartphonesteve jobstechThu, 08 Apr 2010 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Research In Motion Is the Next PALM]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/01/research-in-motion-is-the-next-palm/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/01/research-in-motion-is-the-next-palm/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/01/research-in-motion-is-the-next-palm/#commentsFiled under: Google (GOOG), Apple Inc (AAPL), Research in Motion (RIMM), Verizon Communications (VZ), Palm Inc (PALM), Stocks to Sell

Google (GOOG) and its Android operating system is giving Apple (AAPL) and its iconic iPhone a serious run for the money right now. Nearly twice as many consumers are using Android-based phones now compared with three months ago, according to a recent survey by ChangeWave Research.

That's no fun for Apple, of course, but survey results show that the tech giant is still holding its own with high customer satisfaction and a larger share of the market. AAPL isn't going down anytime soon -- but the real threat lies to BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIMM) that saw market of its smart phones share dip sharply in the survey and is seeing waning demand for its devices.

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Research In Motion Is the Next PALM originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aaplandroidappleblackberryfeaturedgooggoogleinthenewsiphonepalmpalm preresearch in motionsmartphoneverizonverizon wirelessvzThu, 01 Apr 2010 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T's Meandering Should End Soon]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/03/18/atandt-s-meandering-should-end-soon/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/03/18/atandt-s-meandering-should-end-soon/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/03/18/atandt-s-meandering-should-end-soon/#commentsFiled under: AT and T (T), Stocks to Buy

The stock of AT&T Inc. (T), first written about here on February 11, 2009, at a price of $25.89, has meandered at/near $26 for the better part of a year, and that is a disappointment.

Even so, T remains well-positioned for the Internet/communications revolution in the years ahead. Look for T's revenue to grow about 2-4% in 2010, led by an impressive increase in cell phone customers (which numbered about 85 million as of January 2010) and wireless data service customers.

Continue reading AT&T's Meandering Should End Soon

AT&T's Meandering Should End Soon originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attfeaturediphonesmartphoneThu, 18 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[RF Micro Devices: Capitalize on the Mobile/Wireless Trend]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/03/16/rf-micro-devices-capitalize-on-the-mobile-wireless-trend/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/03/16/rf-micro-devices-capitalize-on-the-mobile-wireless-trend/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/03/16/rf-micro-devices-capitalize-on-the-mobile-wireless-trend/#commentsFiled under: Stocks to Buy

My investment model here generally avoids stocks under $10, but there are exceptions, and RF Micro Devices (RFMD) is one.

RF Micro is a leading manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency solutions, which are primarily used in cell phones. Other uses include: wireless base stations, base stations, LANs, cable TV, modems, and GPS.

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RF Micro Devices: Capitalize on the Mobile/Wireless Trend originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gpsRF Micro DevicesRFMDsmartphoneTue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint Finally Brings Prepaid Wireless to Its Own Brand]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/07/sprint-finally-brings-prepaid-wireless-to-its-own-brand/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/07/sprint-finally-brings-prepaid-wireless-to-its-own-brand/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/07/sprint-finally-brings-prepaid-wireless-to-its-own-brand/#commentsFiled under: Competitive Strategy, Sprint Nextel Corp (S)

Sprint Nextel Corporation (S) has found a winner for almost a year in its Boost Mobile prepaid wireless brand. For Sprint, this has been a savior. The company has been leeching valuable contract wireless customers to the competition and it was hurt badly in 2009 because of this.

At the same time, it has gained more prepaid wireless subscribers than any other carrier, and added large partner Virgin Mobile late last year to solidify its strategy in growing prepaid wireless as a large core of its customer base. It was probably the only thing to do -- both AT&T Inc. (T) and Verizon Wireless were taking its subscribers by the hundreds of thousands throughout 2009, even as Sprint fought back with lower-priced plans and compelling smartphones.

Continue reading Sprint Finally Brings Prepaid Wireless to Its Own Brand

Sprint Finally Brings Prepaid Wireless to Its Own Brand originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Boost Mobiledan schulmaninthenewsPrepaidSsmartphoneSprint NextelSprintNextelVirgin MobileThu, 07 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Closing Bell: Actually Better Than It Looks (LEN, GE, GME, BBBY, SHLD, QCOM, BA, BAC)]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/07/closing-bell-actually-better-than-it-looks-len-ge-gme-bbby/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/07/closing-bell-actually-better-than-it-looks-len-ge-gme-bbby/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/07/closing-bell-actually-better-than-it-looks-len-ge-gme-bbby/#commentsFiled under: General Electric (GE), Bank of America (BAC), Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY), Boeing Co (BA), Sears Holdings (SHLD), Lennar Corp'A' (LEN), QUALCOMM Inc (QCOM)

Today's stock market was up more than it was not throughout the trading session, yet the feeling was more of an up-day after better than expected retail data and after more and more data points to a decent jobs figure for Friday's unemployment and non-farms payrolls data. Here were today's unofficial closing bell levels:

Dow 10,607.69 +34.01 (0.32%)
S&P 500 1,141.65 +4.51 (0.40%)
Nasdaq 2,299.00 -2.09 (-0.09%)

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Continue reading Closing Bell: Actually Better Than It Looks (LEN, GE, GME, BBBY, SHLD, QCOM, BA, BAC)

Closing Bell: Actually Better Than It Looks (LEN, GE, GME, BBBY, SHLD, QCOM, BA, BAC) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The markets got off to a strong start for 2010. The Institute of Supply Management reported stronger manufacturing gains in December, and that just added gravy on top of what had already been strength from overseas markets. The November construction spending was down 0.6% in November, but there may be more seasonality with that than what was seen before. Major European markets were all up over 1.5% to kick off 2010 while Asian markets were mixed to slightly higher.

Dow 10,583.96 +155.91 (1.50%)
S&P 500 1,132.99 +17.89 (1.60%)
Nasdaq 2,308.42 +39.27 (1.73%)

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Continue reading Closing Bell: 2010 Off to Launch (BAC, BFRM, GOOG, AAPL, INTC, GE)

Closing Bell: 2010 Off to Launch (BAC, BFRM, GOOG, AAPL, INTC, GE) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bioform medicalBioformMedicalbrian moynihanBrianMoynihaninstitute of supply managementInstituteOfSupplyManagementmanufacturingsmartphoneMon, 04 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia executive exudes optimism regarding smartphone market]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/04/nokia-executive-exudes-optimism-regarding-smartphone-market/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/04/nokia-executive-exudes-optimism-regarding-smartphone-market/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/04/nokia-executive-exudes-optimism-regarding-smartphone-market/#commentsFiled under: Major Movement, Good news, Apple Inc (AAPL), Nokia Corp. (NOK), Research in Motion (RIMM), Options, Technical Analysis

Nokia (NOK - option chain) shares are rising today after the head of the company's mobile division, Rick Simonson, told India's Economic Times, "By 2011, our efforts will start producing results, as we will be at par with Apple (AAPL) and RIM (RIMM) in smartphones." Nokia alsofiled to broaden its patent dispute with Apple over the weekend. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on NOK.

NOK opened this morning at $13.26. So far today the stock has hit a low of $13.20 and a high of $13.45. As of 12:50, NOK is trading at $13.40 up 55 cents(4.3%). The chart for NOK looks neutral and S&P gives NOK a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.

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Nokia executive exudes optimism regarding smartphone market originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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