RIM, Adobe to bring Flash player to Blackberry Oct 6, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Research in Motion Ltd. (RIM) said Monday (Oct. 5) it was working with Adobe Systems Inc. to bring support for Adobe's Flash player to the Blackberry platform. (EETimes)
Wall St little changed by data Sep 26, 2009
NEW YORK: The Dow and Sstock indexes were little changed on Friday after a mixed bag of economic data, while the Nasdaq fell, hurt by disappointing results from BlackBerry maker Research in Motion. New orders for long-lasting US manufactur 00004000 ed goods dropped by their biggest amount in seven months, hit by a plunge in commercial aircraft orders, and new home sales rose less than expected. (India Times)
Reports on Manufacturing, Housing Weigh on Stocks Sep 26, 2009
Technology shares fell Friday after quarterly results from BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. fell short of expectations. That weighed on Nasdaq composite index, which contains a big pool of tech stocks. (ABC News -- Wire)
Wall Street declines amid mixed economic data Sep 26, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the Blackberry, tumbled 17 percent and weighed on the tech-heavy Nasdaq, after its sales forecast trailed estimate. Traders also closely looked at a meeting of leaders from the world's 20 largest economies in Pittsburgh for more clues of how those governments plan to bring about a strong, sustainable recovery and tough financial reforms. (Xinhuanet, China)
Canada Stocks Extend Weekly Drop on RIM's Forecast; Gold Producers Decline Sep 26, 2009
Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- fell, led by Research in Motion Ltd. and gold producers, completing the steepest weekly decline since July as concerns arose that the global economy will be slow to recover. the maker of the BlackBerry mobile e- mail device, lost 7. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
RIM's 2Q profit falls on charges, outlook weak Sep 26, 2009
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. reported a drop in fiscal second-quarter profit Thursday because of charges for a patent settlement and said revenue for the current quarter will fall below Wall Street's expectations. Shares plunged more than 11 percent in extended trading Thursday. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Drop in Home Sales, Tumbling Oil Weigh on Stocks Sep 25, 2009
Technology shares could see pressure Friday following disappointing quarterly results from BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. The company warned that revenue for the current quarter will fall short of analysts' expectations. The stock fell 9 percent in after-market electronic trading. (ABC News -- Wire)
Nomura shares tumble on $5.6B share sale plan Sep 25, 2009
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. reported a drop in fiscal second-quarter profit Thursday because of charges for a patent settlement and said revenue for the current quarter will fall below Wall Street's expectations ... BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. reported a drop in fiscal second-quarter profit Thursday because of charges for a patent settlement and said revenue for the current quarter will fall below Wall Street's expectations. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
BlackBerry Fund, Backed by RIM, Looks Beyond `99-Cent' Downloaded Programs Sep 24, 2009
Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- BlackBerry Partners Fund, a C$150 million ($140 million) venture fund backed in part by Research In Motion Ltd., aims to invest in mobile-phone application developers that make more than just games and ring tones. Its not about 99-cent apps, , head of RBC Venture Partners and co-managing partner of the fund, said in an interview in Toronto. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Palm posts larger 1Q loss, but beats Street view Sep 19, 2009
Palm, whose business had been struggling amid competition in the smart phone market from BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd., and Apple Inc.'s iPhone, revamped its product line with the Pre's launch in June. And it is launching a lighter, cheaper handset called the Pixi for the holidays. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Clement Says Nortel Assets Sold to Ericsson Not Worth Enough for Review Sep 17, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd. co-Chief Executive Officer told lawmakers last month that the sale wasnt in Canadas interest. Lazaridis also said Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM and Nortel were close to an agreement on the assets before Nortel put them up for sale through the bankruptcy courts. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Palm Investors Get First Chance to See If Pre Phone Sales Live Up to Hype Sep 17, 2009
4 million iPhones in the calendar second quarter, and Waterloo, Ontario-based Research In Motion Ltd. sold 7. 7 million BlackBerrys, according to researcher Inc. In June, Apple cut the price of its cheapest iPhone from $199 to $99. (Bloomberg -- US)
FlowTrades.com Issues Its Technical Trading Outlook for Research in Motion LTD Sep 15, 2009
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Verizon Confirms: It's Embracing Wi-Fi Sep 10, 2009
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Palm's New Pixi Phone Faces Tough Market Sep 10, 2009
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RIM's Balsillie Raises Bid for NHL Phoenix Coyotes Team by $30 Million Sep 9, 2009
Balsillie, co-chief executive officer of Blackberry maker Research In Motion Ltd., wants to move the team to Hamilton, Ontario. PSE cannot force Glendale to sell its claims, of course, but is willing to buy them for $50 million, which is substantially more than Glendale would recover in the bankruptcy cases, the document said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Motorola to sink or swim on Android Sep 6, 2009
NEW YORK: Motorola Inc needs to spark some serious gadget lust next week when it unveils new phones to convince consumers and Wall Street that it's still a player in the global mobile industry, but the odds may be heavily stacked against it. After losing market share for years, Motorola has made what is viewed as a make-or-break bet on Google Inc's Android mobile software, hoping the partnership with the giant Web company can help it win back customers. (India Times)
Every Baltimore Patrol Officer to Get a BlackBerry Sep 3, 2009
BlackBerries, which are made by Research in Motion Ltd., are likely to take the place of computers for officers who don't have them in their cars, and laptops may not be replaced after they become obsolete, Bealefeld said. The devices are also equipped with global positioning software that will allow commanders to pinpoint exactly where officers are. (Newsmax)
Apple seals deal to bring iPhones coming to China Aug 30, 2009
Apple is competing in an increasingly crowded market for smart phones, including the BlackBerry from Research in Motion Ltd. and devices that use Google Inc.'s Android software. PC maker Dell Inc. also is working on a smart phone for China Mobile Ltd. and showed a prototype in Beijing last week. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Deal reached to sell iPhone in China Aug 29, 2009
Apple will compete with Research In Motion Ltd. s BlackBerry and handsets powered by Google Inc. s Android software in China, where shipments of smart phones may triple by 2013, according to research company IDC. The world s third-biggest economy has continued to grow during the global recession. China has 695 million mobile-phone users. (Boston Globe)
Is Nokia betting on Linux in iPhone battle? Aug 27, 2009
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Apple denies 'rejecting' Google Voice for iPhone Aug 25, 2009
Apple's iPhone apps store on iTunes set off a wave of similar digital shops from competitors including Microsoft Corp. and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. Outside software developers sign up to get the programming tools necessary for building the apps, then submit them for review and sale on a central site. Apple has been quiet about the details of its vetting system, which has been criticized as a black box by developers whose apps have been rejected. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Sinopec, Shenhua Energy to Send Executives to Canadian Investment Forum Aug 25, 2009
The Canada China Business Council, whose members include , Research In Motion Ltd., Bombardier Inc., helps companies invest in China and lobbies both governments on behalf of its members. China and Canada agreed in 2005 to jointly develop uranium mines and oil reserves to expand trade between the two countries. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Canada Stocks Fall as Bank of Montreal, Royal Decline on SunTrust Comments Aug 25, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd. slipped after an analyst reduced the share-price estimate for the maker of the BlackBerry phone. The fell 41. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Ericsson May Bid for Nortel Patents After Buying Wireless Telephone Unit Aug 22, 2009
13 billion purchase of Nortel Networks Corp.s wireless assets triggered protests from Research In Motion Ltd., may pursue more of Nortels technology if it is put up for sale. Ericsson, based in Stockholm, agreed last month to buy Nortels wireless unit, including licenses for some patents based on long-term evolution, or LTE. That technology is expected to become the next wireless standard. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
EA Mobile Launches Major Franchises on BlackBerry App World Aug 22, 2009
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Calling all spies Aug 21, 2009
In a statement issued last month, Etisalat said the upgrade was necessary for "service enhancements'. But Canadian BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. said in a statement that "independent sources have concluded that it is possible that the installed software could enable unauthorized access to private or confidential information stored on the user's smartphone. " Etisalat did not respond to CNN's request for an interview. The UAE incident unleashed a wave of outrage among BlackBerry users... (CNN -- International)
What Does Nokia Pact Mean For Windows? Aug 21, 2009
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Wall Street US stocks rise on better-than-expected earnings Aug 19, 2009
US stocks rise on better-than-expected earnings. August 19, 2009 - 7:10AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Canada Stocks Rise, Trim First Weekly Loss in Month, as Banks Rebound Aug 15, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, jumped 3. 1 percent to trim its weekly slide to 4 percent. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Microsoft, Nokia pair up on phones Aug 13, 2009
Nokia wants to lure business customers from Research In Motion Ltd. s BlackBerry by improving the way Nokia phones work with corporate applications. This is about giving companies like RIM, or specifically RIM, a run for their money, Robert Andersson, Nokia s executive vice president for devices, said. (Boston Globe)
Harper Says Canada to Review Ericsson Purchase of Nortel Wireless Assets Aug 12, 2009
At a special meeting Aug. 7, Research In Motion Ltd. co- Chief Executive Officer told lawmakers from the Commons industry committee the sale was not in Canadas interest. Lazaridis also said Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM and Nortel were close to an agreement on the assets before Nortel put them up for sale through the bankruptcy courts. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Panasonic, NEC unveil 9 Linux phones Aug 12, 2009
The market for software platforms on cellphones is led by Nokia's Symbian operating system, but it has lost much ground over the last year to Apple and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd.. Computer operating system Linux has had little success with cellphones so far, but its role is increasing with the LiMo platform and Google is using Linux for its Android platform. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
RIM's Balsillie Permitted to Bid for Coyotes, Judge Rules, Globe Reports Aug 6, 2009
Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Jim Balsillie, co-chief executive officer of Research in Motion Ltd., will be permitted to participate in the Sept. 10 auction of the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team, Judge Redfield T. Baum of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruled today, the Globe and Mail reported. The judge's decision overrules the National Hockey League, which barred Balsillie from bidding because his offer is conditional on moving the team to the Canadian city of Hamilton, Ontario, the newspaper said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Most Canadian Stocks Fall After U.S. Economic Data; Agrium, CIBC Advance Aug 6, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry phone, climbed 1. 8 percent to C$85. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Canada Industry Committee to Hold `Emergency Hearing' on Nortel Asset Sale Aug 6, 2009
13 billion, Research In Motion Ltd., which has said it wants to buy wireless assets, and the industry department, which may review the sale to Ericsson under the Investment Canada Act, according to an e-mailed notice sent today by a committee staff member. Industry Minister said July 29 he was looking at whether he must review the sale. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Global mobile market bottoms, grows anew: iSuppli Aug 1, 2009
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Owner of NHL's Coyotes challenges Reinsdorf's bid for team Aug 1, 2009
5 million to Research in Motion Ltd. co-CEO Jim Balsillie, who wants to move the team to southern Ontario in Canada. The NHL has resisted the team's relocation, saying it can succeed in Arizona. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Jerry Reinsdorf's $148 Million Bid for Phoenix Coyotes Gets NHL Support Jul 31, 2009
5 million from , co-chief executive officer of Blackberry-maker Research In Motion Ltd. Balsillie wants to move the team to Ontario. Balsillies qualification as an NHL owner shouldnt be an issue because he already gained league approval in 2006, when he failed with a bid to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins, the company behind his offer, PSE Sports and Entertainment, said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Canada Will Review Sale of Nortel Unit Assets to Ericsson, Clement Says Jul 30, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd., which claimed last week that it was blocked by Nortel from bidding at the auction, said in a statement yesterday the courts have no mandate or authority for considering Canadas national interests. . (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Google’s Android system extends its grip on smartphone market Jul 30, 2009
Still, the G1 made Android the fourth-most-popular smartphone operating system in the United States, trailing the iPhone, the BlackBerry OS from Research In Motion Ltd., and Corp. s Windows Mobile. Now, Google and its partners are sending in reinforcements. (Boston Globe)
3 Palm Aims at Apple in Smartphone Battle Jul 29, 2009
Palm Aims at Apple in Smartphone Battle Datamation. July 29, 2009 Hot topics. (Datamation)
RIM Introduces New BlackBerry Tools for Web Developers Jul 28, 2009
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited ... The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
BlackBerry maker: UAE partner's update was spyware Jul 24, 2009
Research in Motion Ltd., the Canadian company that makes the mobile gadgets, said in a statement emailed Wednesday that it did not authorize the software installation and "was not involved in any way in the testing, promotion or distribution of this software application." It is directing customers on how to remove the software. "Independent sources have concluded that it is possible that the installed software could ... enable unauthorized access to private or confidential information stored on... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Bridgescale Partners May Bid for Parts of Nortel Networks, Chaplinsky Says Jul 23, 2009
That division also has attracted Research In Motion Ltd., which said this week that barred it from making an offer. Nortel Chief Executive Officer put all the businesses up for sale after the Toronto-based company filed for bankruptcy protection six months ago, hurt by more than $7 billion in losses since 2006. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Research in Motion Says It Was Prevented From Bidding for Nortel's Unit Jul 22, 2009
July 21 (Bloomberg) -- Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry phone, said Nortel Network Corp. blocked it from bidding on Nortel assets up for sale by imposing restrictions it didnt accept. Nortel and its bankruptcy advisers wanted Research In Motion to agree not to bid for any other Nortel assets for one year as a condition to take part in the July 24 auction, RIM said yesterday in a statement. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Canada Stocks Retreat as Goldcorp, Research In Motion Fall; CN Rail Gains Jul 22, 2009
July 21 (Bloomberg) -- fell for the first time in seven days as a rally in gold producers stalled and Research In Motion Ltd. slumped after saying it was prevented from bidding for Nortel Network Corp.s wireless unit. the maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, declined 1. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
RIM Prevented from Bidding for Nortel's Assets as a Result of Nortel's Actions Jul 21, 2009
WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 20, 2009) - Research In Motion Limited ("RIM") (NASDAQ: - ; TSX: - ) disclosed today that it has effectively been prevented from submitting an offer for the Nortel Networks Wireless Business that is the subject of a bankruptcy auction scheduled to occur on July 24, 2009 ... The RIM and Research In Motion families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited and are registered with the U.S.... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Nokia Risks Losing Smart-Phone Buyers Without More Apple-Like Applications Jul 19, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd., the maker of the smart phones, and have also opened applications stores. Another dominant software player making inroads in the market is , whose Windows Mobile operating system works on Samsung, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ltd. and HTC Corp. phones. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Visto to get $276.5M from RIM over patents Jul 18, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd. will pay Visto Corp. $276. 5 million to settle patent litigation, and in exchange RIM will receive a license for Visto patents and some of the company's intellectual property. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
BlackBerry to pay $267 mn to settle patent lawsuit Jul 18, 2009
TORONTO: BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd (RIM) will pay $267. 5 million to California-based Visto Corp to settle a patent infringement lawsuit. (India Times)
Verizon Wireless Delivers Slacker Radio to BlackBerry Storm Smartphones Jul 17, 2009
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nokia slumps as profit plunges Jul 17, 2009
July 17, 2009 - 8:29AM. Nokia's second-quarter earnings fell 66 per cent as the global recession sapped demand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Motorola names new marketing chief for cell-phone division Jul 16, 2009
But hell have to work hard to regain shelf space in a market crowded with smart phones, particularly from Apple Inc. and BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd., as well as Motorolas traditional rivals Samsung, LG Electronics and Sony Ericsson. "I am extremely pleased to have someone of Bills caliber and creative talent joining the Motorola team, Mr. Jha said in a statement. His proven record of implementing successful sales and marketing campaigns with global brands such as... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Wildly successful iPhone App Store hits its first year Jul 11, 2009
In the past year, Research in Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp., maker of the Windows Mobile OS, Google Inc., backer of the Android mobile platform, and Palm Inc., maker of the Palm Pre and WebOS, have all launched application storefronts. The App Store concept "is the future of the software market," said Rob Enderle, analyst for the Enderle Group. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Pick your handset or a network, not both Jul 8, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd. s BlackBerry Storm is available only through Verizon Wireless. And Inc. s Pre is offered only by Sprint Nextel Corp., though Verizon is expected to offer it in the next few months. (Boston Globe)
Research in Motion Ltd., Royal Bank: Canadian Equity Preview for July 8 Jul 8, 2009
Research in Motion Ltd., Royal Bank: Canadian Equity Preview - Bloomberg ... Research in Motion Ltd., Royal Bank: Canadian Equity Preview. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
AT&T to Offer Xora GPS Locator Phone Tracking Solution for Small and Medium-Size Businesses Jul 7, 2009
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Canadian Stocks Retreat as Banks, Insurers Drop on U.S. Confidence Report Jul 1, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd. helped limit losses in the main stock index, advancing after BMO Capital Markets recommended the shares. I think were giving up some of the gains weve had in the last few days, thats for certain, said , director of research at MacDougall MacDougall & MacTier Inc. in Toronto, which manages about C$3 billion. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Google Phone Hits Shelves in August Jun 27, 2009
Cupertino, California-based Apple introduced the iPhone two years ago, and it quickly became a consumer phenomenon and upped the game for other phone makers, including the more business-oriented BlackBerry from Research in Motion Ltd.. Apple's latest iPhone, 3GS, hit stores last Friday with new features and faster speeds, intensifying competition in the high-end mobile device market. (Datamation)
Canadian Stocks Fall on World Bank Growth Forecast; Suncor, Barrick Slide Jun 23, 2009
Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry mobile e-mail device, dropped after weekend sales of Apple Inc.s new iPhone outpaced estimates. Canadas largest insurer, slumped 12 percent after replacing its chief financial officer. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Newest Apple iPhone makes strong debut, as sales top 1 million Jun 23, 2009
The successful debut positions Apple as the dominant player in the market for so-called smartphones, said Shannon Cross, an analyst at Cross Research in Livingston, N.J. Apple is jockeying for customers with and Research In Motion Ltd., which also showed off Web-equipped phones with upgraded software and more features this month. Smartphones, capable of surfing the Web and playing video, may provide the only area of growth in the overall handset market this year, according to researcher. (Boston Globe)
T-Mobile to launch 2nd Google phone in Aug. Jun 22, 2009
BlackBerrys from Research In Motion Ltd. are gaining ground among consumers. Apple Inc. launched a new iPhone model Friday. (AZCentral -- News)
