Alcatel-Lucent unlocks the potential of 4G mobile networks to create compelling and innovative new communication applications [View article]
"Through such innovations, Alcatel-Lucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as we pursue our mission - Realizing the Potential of a Connected World."
Maybe they could innovate their stock price out of the toilet?
After trading near breakeven much of the day, Alcatel Lucent (ALU +7.9%) shot higher in afternoon trading, rising all the way to $1. There hasn't been any news to spark the move, though the struggling telecom equipment vendor could benefit from a Sprint/SoftBank deal if it boosts Sprint's 4G LTE capex - Alcatel is one of the suppliers for Sprint's LTE buildout. [View news story]
It came back to where it was a couple of days ago.
Changes At Supervalu Could Boost Performance [View article]
"As reported by Computerworld, the company recently created a large data analytics lab to deal with the increased complexity of customer retention efforts in the food retailing industry."
Why Softbank's Bid For Sprint Makes Sense [View article]
I took profits in both Sprint and Clearwire and I think I will sit on the sidelines for a while. Maybe till after the election or right before it. Still have some ALU that might profit from this whole Sprint/Clearwire deal.
Alcatel-Lucent (ALU -2.8%) is now a Convinction Sell at Goldman. The firm, which has lowered its target to a mere $0.60, is worried about Alcatel's future liquidity - the telecom equipment vendor is still hemorrhaging cash, and will see billions in debt mature in the coming years. UBS downgraded Alcatel on Monday. [View news story]
It's only come back to where it was a few days ago. Staying tuned.
Son Bid Gives Sprint Shareholders Great Shot To Profit [View article]
Yes it was a good play. I think Clearwire will have some room to run but I am going to let the dust settle a bit so I can see things more clearly. This Japanesse play was not on anybodies radar screen.
Clearwire (CLWR) +29.2% following a report SoftBank (SFTBF.PK) is thinking of buying a majority stake in Sprint (S) - investors are clearly betting Sprint's 4G network partner will also turn into a takeover candidate. However, MetroPCS (PCS) is down 7.8%, as the Street assumes a Softbank deal will lower the odds of a Sprint counter-offer to the T-Mobile deal, and perhaps put the carrier in a worse competitive position. Leap Wireless (LEAP) +3.4%. [View news story]
Sprint (S) soars 23% premarket on a report Japan's Softbank is mulling taking more than a two-thirds stake in the company for about $13B. Softbank says it is "checking the facts of the Nikkei report." [View news story]
MetroPCS (PCS -5.8%) dives after Bloomberg reports Sprint (S +0.8%) is "holding off on an immediate counterbid," and wants to look at Deutsche Telekom's regulatory filing for the MetroPCS/T-Mobile deal (expected in a month or two) before making a move. Sprint reportedly offered $8B (including debt) for MetroPCS, which currently has a market cap of $4.3B and $2.4B in net debt, earlier this year. Since then, Sprint's shares have surged, possibly enabling an offer with less equity dilution. [View news story]
Closed-End Funds With Yields Over 5% [View article]
I have had Royce Micro Cap Trust (RTM) for a while now and it has been a steady investment with a good return. Whats not to like you buy it on sale and pays 5-6% dividend depending on where you bought it. I am up about 10% not including the dividends.
Alcatel-Lucent unlocks the potential of 4G mobile networks to create compelling and innovative new communication applications [View article]
Maybe they could innovate their stock price out of the toilet?
After trading near breakeven much of the day, Alcatel Lucent (ALU +7.9%) shot higher in afternoon trading, rising all the way to $1. There hasn't been any news to spark the move, though the struggling telecom equipment vendor could benefit from a Sprint/SoftBank deal if it boosts Sprint's 4G LTE capex - Alcatel is one of the suppliers for Sprint's LTE buildout. [View news story]
Changes At Supervalu Could Boost Performance [View article]
Your kidding right?
Tablets And Smartphones Are Killing The PC Industry [View article]
Why Softbank's Bid For Sprint Makes Sense [View article]
Alcatel-Lucent (ALU -2.8%) is now a Convinction Sell at Goldman. The firm, which has lowered its target to a mere $0.60, is worried about Alcatel's future liquidity - the telecom equipment vendor is still hemorrhaging cash, and will see billions in debt mature in the coming years. UBS downgraded Alcatel on Monday. [View news story]
Why Softbank's Bid For Sprint Makes Sense [View article]
Son Bid Gives Sprint Shareholders Great Shot To Profit [View article]
Son Bid Gives Sprint Shareholders Great Shot To Profit [View article]
Time to sniff around for something else.
Son Bid Gives Sprint Shareholders Great Shot To Profit [View article]
Clearwire (CLWR) +29.2% following a report SoftBank (SFTBF.PK) is thinking of buying a majority stake in Sprint (S) - investors are clearly betting Sprint's 4G network partner will also turn into a takeover candidate. However, MetroPCS (PCS) is down 7.8%, as the Street assumes a Softbank deal will lower the odds of a Sprint counter-offer to the T-Mobile deal, and perhaps put the carrier in a worse competitive position. Leap Wireless (LEAP) +3.4%. [View news story]
Sprint (S) soars 23% premarket on a report Japan's Softbank is mulling taking more than a two-thirds stake in the company for about $13B. Softbank says it is "checking the facts of the Nikkei report." [View news story]
MetroPCS (PCS -5.8%) dives after Bloomberg reports Sprint (S +0.8%) is "holding off on an immediate counterbid," and wants to look at Deutsche Telekom's regulatory filing for the MetroPCS/T-Mobile deal (expected in a month or two) before making a move. Sprint reportedly offered $8B (including debt) for MetroPCS, which currently has a market cap of $4.3B and $2.4B in net debt, earlier this year. Since then, Sprint's shares have surged, possibly enabling an offer with less equity dilution. [View news story]
Premarket gainers: RSH +11%. EMXX +10%. QCOR +7%. NAVB +6%.
Losers: EW -17%. ATHX -14%. OC -7%. NFLX -7%. ALU -5%. [View news story]
Closed-End Funds With Yields Over 5% [View article]