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NEWS ABOUT: Research in Motion

Research in Motion stories: 8 news summaries
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 Stocks Flat After Jobs Data 


Apr 3, 09 8:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks ran out of gas at the open today, as investors digested a grim jobs report. The Dow and S&P were essentially flat, the Wall Street Journal reports, while the Nasdaq inched higher, on strong earnings from Research in Motion. The BlackBerry maker posted a 26% gain in... More »

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stock market • Dow Jones • BlackBerry • unemployment • Nasdaq • payrolls • Research in Motion • job cuts • S&P 500 • job

BlackBerry Holds Its Own Against iPhone

Business-friendly Bold tips hat to Apple, but doesn't cede ground

May 14, 08 1:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - The release of the new 3G BlackBerry Bold Monday sent Research in Motion’s shares up 6.93%, to $141.97. The reason, according to Forbes, is the BlackBerry’s business focus, which lets it maintain its edge over the popular but business-weak iPhone. The Bold apes the iPhone in... More »

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iPhone • Apple • BlackBerry • Research in Motion • 3G wireless networks • wireless technology • mobile devices • BlackBerry Bold

 BlackBerry Gets a Bold Facelift 

Slick new look, features may help it battle iPhone

May 12, 08 8:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - The new BlackBerry Bold was unveiled today, sporting a sleek update aimed at keeping its traditional business clientele from defecting to the iPhone. The silver-rimmed Bold is Research in Motion's first to run on speedy 3G wireless networks designed to handle multimedia content and has a faster processor to handle... More »

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iPhone • BlackBerry • Research in Motion • 3G wireless networks • wireless technology • gadget • mobile devices

MARKETS

Dow Falls as Nasdaq Posts Gains

Wholesale inventories, financials struggle, but tech holds its ground

Feb 8, 08 3:57 PM CST
(Newser) - Stocks showed mixed results today, as the Dow rallied and then teetered to a loss off lingering fears of recession. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq posted moderate gains buoyed by strong showings by Amazon, Google, Apple, and Research in Motion, Marketwatch reports. The Nasdaq gained 11.82 to end at 2,304.... More »

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Google • Bank of America • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • Apple • Nasdaq • Research in Motion • Amazon.com • JPMorgan Chase

BlackBerry
Still Expecting China Launch

Missed 2007, but RIM hopes high for last major Asian market

Jan 11, 08 10:37 AM CST
(Newser) - The BlackBerry didn't make it to China—the last major market in Asia to be cracked—in 2007, as expected, but Research in Motion isn't worried yet, Reuters says. The decision when to launch is in the hands of China Mobile, RIM's service partner, says Charles Liu, RIM's top exec... More »

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China • BlackBerry • Research in Motion • China Mobile • RedBerry • Charles Liu

Bank Industry Woes Spill Over to RIM

BlackBerry maker’s stock drops after Cisco's negative projections

Nov 9, 07 10:59 AM CST
(Newser) - Research in Motion’s share price run-up ended yesterday on worries about softness in the banking industry, after Cisco Systems reported declining orders for its products, Reuters reports. The BlackBerry maker’s stock was up 140% since June, with analyst raising price targets 30-50% after its Oct. 5 quarterlies. RIM... More »

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BlackBerry • stock • Cisco • Research in Motion

BlackBerry To Grow in China

RIM takes smartphone into untapped market

Oct 24, 07 11:39 PM CDT
(Newser) - BlackBerry developer Research in Motion is pushing its smartphone into the huge Chinese market for personal communications devices, with major multinationals its first market target. Reuters reports RIM's Chinese partner, China Mobile, already has a two-thirds market share, but the Blackberry is expected to face tough opposition from a low-cost... More »

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China • wireless • Jim Balsillie • BlackBerry • smartphones • RIM • Research in Motion • China Mobile • RedBerry • Alcatel Lucent

Jobs Stats Propel Markets

Oct 5, 07 3:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Dow and the S&P each set intraday records after today’s unexpectedly good jobs news, and the Nasdaq hit a 7-year high. The Dow closed at 14,066.01, up 91.70 points, and the S&P climbed 14.75 to 1,557.59 after indications that a... More »

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Google • Dow Jones • BlackBerry • recession • Nasdaq • Research in Motion • tech sector • S&P 500 • job

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