Telecom & Wireless
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There is a rather large retirement in the world of technology today. It may be more of a formality than anything, but Paul Jacobs now chairman of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM). He is...
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A positive note on the big telcos from John Hodulik at UBS. He writes: “Dividend cuts at other companies underscore strength at AT&T/VZ. With a number of large companies such as GE and JPMorgan...
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Dell’s earnings dropped 48% last quarter and now it will probably fire more people. The numbers were not a surprise. Independent research shows PC sales falling around the world as the recession...
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People in the wireless industry have been talking about what will replace 3G networks in the next two or three years. AT&T (T), Verizon (VZ), Sprint (S), and their peers overseas need something...
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Microsoft (MSFT) is pushing hard to show that it can be a viable competitor in the business of providing operating systems for smartphones. It has done a deal with handset giant LG which will put the...
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Something like a billion handsets are sold worldwide every year. That is good news for the large phone companies with big cellular businesses. Wireless handsets, calling plans, and data charges have...
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Nokia (NOK) is starting a software store for its handsets. According to MarketWatch, it will be “an online bazaar that will allow users to buy music or films as well as applications directly from...
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Level 3 Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) managed to give an upside surprise to earnings this morning. Its guidance was much better than most expected. That includes yours truly. Take This...
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Somehow, some way, Wall Street was surprised that Research in Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ: RIMM) reported worse-than-expected earnings. Based on all the corporate layoffs, this should have been expected. ...
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According to several media reports, Nokia (NOK) says it will cut several hundred employees and temporarily lay off 2,500. Nokia blames the move on the declining market for handsets around the world....
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SiRF Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRF) is soaring following a takeover. This is a huge premium deal on the surface, but there might be issues after you start peeling the onion. Take This...
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Level 3 (LVLT) has been dogged by $6.4 billion in debt from M&A activity and virtually non-existent operating income. The tough credit environment is catching up to the firm. LVLT has $700...
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Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) reported earnings of $0.31 in pro forma non-GAAP EPS and $2.52 billion in revenue. Thomson Reuters (First Call) had estimates of $0.47 EPS and $2.42 billion in...
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Verizon (VZ) is just like any other big telecom company around the world. The death of the old home phone keeps holding it back as the firm’s fourth quarter revenue showed. The traditional...
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Sprint (S) is probably not a viable standalone company any more. It laid off 8,000 people yesterday and said it may outsource some of its work to cover for the drop in employees. That is not the...
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