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Our Outlook for Media & Telecom Stocks

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:06:18 GMT

We continue to favor the companies with strong competitive advantages.[More...]

Vodafone (VOD) Unveils Handset Strategy For 360 Platform

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:22:00 GMT

Vodafone is now releasing two of its own handsets designed by Samsung with the new Vodafone 360 application pre-installed. Nokia will offer another four handsets with the application, and another 100 will be able to use the service at launch. Vodafone aims to make the download suitable for all operators and as many handsets and operating systems as possible.[More...]

Busy Tones In Qatar, As Vodafone & QTel Battle For Hearts & Minds

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:04:53 GMT

Qatar's telecommunications sector is becoming increasingly competitive, both domestically and on the international stage. The recently released Global Competitiveness Report 2009-10, prepared by the World Economic Forum (WEF), ranked Qatar as the most competitive economy in the Middle East and North Africa region, and 22nd overall out of the 133 countries assessed.[More...]

Looking At Telcos Through A Different Lens

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:26:39 GMT

AMPU allows us to gain a tighter grasp on the economic reality of the industry.[More...]

Who Is Winning The Business Of Mobile Apps

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:53:07 GMT

The month of July was notable for two milestones in the business of mobile apps. First, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced that it's App Store which provides more than 65,000 applications hit the 1.5 billion downloads in just one year.[More...]

Tickers For The Latest Portfolio Reshaping

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:45:21 GMT

Fortunately my portfolio management methods don’t revolve around frequent trading. One of my kids came up to me recently and said, “What did you do today, Dad?” I said, “I made one trade, and I did a bunch of research.” He then asked, “How often do you trade?” I answered, “That was my first trade in a week, and I haven’t traded much in the last two months, but that’s not normal. There is no normal for me. When the market is really volatile, I trade a lot more, selling when stocks are rising, and buying when they are selling off. When the market is relatively placid, I don’t do much.” He looked at me, kind of smiled, and moved on. Information overload from Dad. Most people and investment managers trade too often. They sell their winners too rapidly, and panic too soon on their losers. Now, I’m not advocating “buy and forget,” or Buffett’s statement, “Our favorite holding period is forever.”[More...]

Sticking To My Long Trades Pays Off Big Time

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:37:00 GMT

First off, apologies for the smug “I told you so” tone of this post. But I think I’m entitled to a little bit of smugness, especially after I nailed the mood music in my call to go heavily long in mid-July. Anyone taking up my view ought to be sitting with a big grin on (...)[More...]

Vodafone Leads Greek Broadband

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:56:10 GMT

Vodafone (VOD), the world’s largest revenue-generating wireless carrier, has reportedly launched the most advanced wireless high-speed Internet service in Greece based on the new HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access) mobile broadband technology. The newly launched service which is also one of the first of its kind in Europe, will offer theoretical peak download speed of 21.6 megabit per second (Mbps), a significant improvement from the present download speeds of 14.4 Mbps offered by Vodafone in Greece. The company will initially offer this advancement in the selected areas of Athens and extend the service in other areas in due course. The company recently completed commercial rollout of HSPA+ based mobile broadband service in Portugal as the first operator in that country to offer maximum download[More...]

Half-Term Report: UK Stocks For 2009

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:39:09 GMT

In January of this year I posted a list of 5 UK stocks for 2009. How have they fared so far this year? First was HSBC Holdings (HSBA). The bullish wedge I had outlined at the start of the year was decisively broken to the downside - leaving the stock in considerable trouble. The stock went on to halve in value, reaching a low of 253.74p. From its low in March the stock did recover back to 583.50p. It currently trades at 496p - still well off the then broker recommendations of 745.85-765.61p. The trendline break-to-watch I had marked in January didn't occur until April at 474p[More...]

4 Innovative Leaders For A Mobile World

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:10:39 GMT

Over and over again, I’ve reiterated the fact that the world is shifting to a mobile realm for on-demand information. The four companies listed below are IT leaders in INNOVATION, the key driver of all tech companies, for the increasingly mobile world. For instance, netbooks are riding the same wave smartphones did just a few years ago. Apple has yet to jump into the field, QUALCOMM is developing the chips and Google provides the Android operating system. Keep in mind, tech remains HOT in this bear market rally; the IT SPDR (XLK: 17.68, +0.01 [More...]

AT&T to rival: There's a lawsuit for that

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:08:00 GMT

AT&T to rival: There's a lawsuit for that[More...]

Husband guilty of manslaughter of wife

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:39:00 GMT

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Verizon's iPhone challenger goes on sale Nov. 6

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:52:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Verizon Wireless' answer to the iPhone - the Droid - will go on sale for $200 next week as the company taps into the growing appetite for smart phones that go far beyond making calls.
The Droid could help Verizon retain its status as the nation's largest wireless carrier and contribute to a turnaround of its manufacturer, Motorola Inc., which hasn't produced a hit since the wildly popular Razr phone in 2005.
The new device also could give a boost to Google Inc., which used the Droid to unveil new mapping software that could challenge standalone navigational devices, sending GPS gadget maker Garmin Ltd.'s stock plunging after Wednesday's announcement.

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Verizon's iPhone challenger goes on sale Nov. 6

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:50:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Verizon Wireless' answer to the iPhone - the Droid - will go on sale for $200 next week as the company taps into the growing appetite for smart phones that go far beyond making calls.
The Droid could help Verizon retain its status as the nation's largest wireless carrier and contribute to a turnaround of its manufacturer, Motorola Inc., which hasn't produced a hit since the wildly popular Razr phone in 2005.
The new device also could give a boost to Google Inc., which used the Droid to unveil new mapping software that could challenge standalone navigational devices, sending GPS gadget maker Garmin Ltd.'s stock plunging.

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Verizon says iPhone challenger goes on sale Nov. 6

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:52:00 GMT

NEW YORK - Verizon Wireless will start selling its answer to the iPhone - the Droid - for $200 next week as the company taps into the growing appetite for smart phones that go far beyond making calls.
The Droid could help Verizon retain its status as the nation's largest wireless carrier and contribute to a turnaround of its manufacturer, Motorola Inc., which hasn't produced a hit since the wildly popular Razr phone in 2005.
The new device also could give a boost to Google Inc., which used the Droid to unveil new mapping software that could challenge standalone navigational devices, sending GPS gadget maker Garmin Ltd.'s stock plunging.

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RadioShack's Third-Quarter Profits Down, but Sales Better Than Expected

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:48:00 GMT

Oct. 27--RadioShack's third-quarter profits were down 24 percent from the same period in 2008, but better-than-expected sales and an encouraging outlook helped drive up its share price 16 percent.
Revenues were $990 million.
Analysts had said this year that while the company was benefitting from the sale of high-definition television digital converter boxes, job cuts and other cost savings, those benefits would fade and challenge RadioShack to build on its momentum.

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Verizon profit falls 30 pct on restructuring costs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:50:00 GMT

Verizon Communications Inc. reported a 30 percent drop in third-quarter earnings Monday as it couldn't sign up enough new subscribers to offset higher costs from laying off workers and absorbing an acquisition.
The last three months amounted to a "good balancing" quarter for the company as it tries to get a better feel for what it needs to do, Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg said.
Shares of Verizon lost 21 cents to close at $28.64 Monday.

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Verizon profit falls 30 pct on restructuring costs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Verizon Communications Inc. reported a 30 percent drop in third-quarter earnings Monday as it couldn't sign up enough new subscribers to offset higher costs from laying off workers and absorbing an acquisition.
The last three months amounted to a "good balancing" quarter for the company as it tries to get a better feel for what it needs to do, Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg said.
Shares of Verizon rose 18 cents to $29.03 in morning trading.

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Evening Standard, London, Market Report Column

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:48:00 GMT

Oct. 23--Shares on the London stock market soared while the pound slumped against the dollar as the UK economy continued to reel against the worst recession on record.
That was the conclusion of financial markets on learning the shock news that the UK economy continued shrinking during the third quarter.
The move may confound the man in the street, but dealers say the Government will now have to continue with its quantitative easing programme and much of that money will find its way back into the stock market as investors look for better returns.

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Daily Mail, London, Market Report Column

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:46:00 GMT

Oct. 23--The day belonged to Lloyds Banking Group.
It began with fund managers selling shares of other financial stocks to raise cash for the long-awaited mega fund-raising by the 42pc government-owned bank.
And it ended with them chasing Lloyds 3.3p higher to 94 3/4p on hefty turnover of 157m shares amid late gossip that the bank had gained the necessary support for a much bigger-than-expected rights issue which will help it avoid the government's Asset Protection Scheme and plug its £21bn capital deficit.

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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:05:00 GMT

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Watch Your Favorite Oakland Church Choir Perform Live at Oracle Arena

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:57:00 GMT

This summer, Gospel music fans can watch the top church choirs from the Oakland-area compete in the regional round of How Sweet the Sound presented by Verizon Wireless. The national search for 'The Best Church Choir in America' stops in Oakland at ORACLE Arena Saturday, October 10, 2009.[More...]

J.D. Power and Associates Recognizes Verizon Wireless for Highest Call Quality in the West Region

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:35:00 GMT

Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network, has been recognized for the 'Highest Call Quality Performance Among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the West Region,' which includes California, in the J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study, Volume 2, released today. Alltel was also recognized in the West Area in a three-way tie with Verizon Wireless and another carrier.[More...]

University of Phoenix Stadium Visitors Receive More 3G Coverage With a New Verizon Wireless Cell Site

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Visitors to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale are enjoying improved service thanks to a new Verizon Wireless cell site. The site expands 3G wireless coverage inside the Arizona Cardinals' home stadium. Verizon Wireless is the Official Wireless Provider of the Arizona Cardinals.[More...]

J.D. Power and Associates Recognizes Verizon Wireless for Highest Call Quality in Mid-Atlantic Region

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:16:00 GMT

Verizon Wireless has been recognized for the 'Highest Call Quality Performance Among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Mid-Atlantic,' which includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, in the J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study, Volume 2, released today.[More...]

J.D. Power and Associates Recognizes Verizon Wireless for Highest Call Quality in the West Region

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:10:00 GMT

J.D. Power and Associates Recognizes Verizon Wireless for Highest Call Quality in the Southeast; Company Attains Top Ranking in Georgia

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:10:00 GMT

Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network, has been recognized for the 'Highest Call Quality Performance Among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Southeast" which includes Georgia, in the J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study, Volume 2, released today.[More...]

J.D. Power and Associates Recognizes Verizon Wireless for Highest Call Quality in the Southeast; Company Attains Top Ranking in Alabama

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:10:00 GMT

Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network has been recognized for the 'Highest Call Quality Performance Among Wireless Cell Phone Users in the Southeast" which includes Alabama, in the J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study, Volume 2, released today.[More...]

Verizon Wireless Ranks Highest In Call Quality In More Places In Latest J.D. Power and Associates Study

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:56:00 GMT

Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network, has been recognized for the 'Highest Call Quality Performance Among Wireless Cell Phone Users' in five regions in the J.D. Power and Associates' 2009 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study, Volume 2, issued today.[More...]

Verizon Wireless 'Tackles' Heavy Cell Phone Usage at the Big House With Temporary Cell Site

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:55:00 GMT

With more than 100,000 people converging on Ann Arbor during Football Saturdays, Verizon Wireless has activated a COLT that doubles capacity of its high-speed wireless network in and around Michigan Stadium.[More...]