wpdsr001's Comments wpdsr001's Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.com/user/482022/comments Pres. Obama is expected to nominate Tom Wheeler, a former CEO for both the cable and mobile phone industry's top trade groups (the NCTA and CTIA), to be the next head of the FCC, the WSJ reports. Given Wheeler's background and the fact he supported the AT&T/T-Mobile merger (shot down in part by the outgoing Julius Genachowski), albeit on grounds it would give the FCC a chance to impose new regulations, AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) might be happier with this report than Sprint (S) and MetroPCS (PCS). If Wheeler gets the job, he'll arrive ahead of a major spectrum auction whose rules are still being hotly debated. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/984271?source=feed#comment-18290361 18290361 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:56:04 -0400 Upcoming FCC spectrum auctions should be structured to guarantee smaller nationwide carriers - no doubt T-Mobile (DTEGY.PK) and Sprint (S) - are able to purchase a fair share, so as to "improve the competitive dynamic among nationwide carriers and benefit consumers," the DOJ argues in a public filing. Verizon Wireless (VZ, VOD) and AT&T (T), who are already complaining the auctions (arriving in 2014 or later) will cap how much spectrum they can acquire, can't be happy to hear that. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/940801?source=feed#comment-17558651 17558651

It is good that our airways may now be shared more evenly with the many business that want to do business with us and I hope all do well but not at our expense.


Now some of the more smaller companies will have a better chance to compete in the wireless market and a couple may even want to come together and join forces to form a third more equal and competitive company. This could do nothing but benefit all concerned.


As for outside interests that have viewed the U.S. market as a much easier and softer market than their own, we welcome you, but this may not be as easy as it has in the past.


This is in no way meant to be critical but to celebrate in the "Free Market" way of doing business. You see, the "Free Market" is people and not businesses. ]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:21:08 -0400

It is good that our airways may now be shared more evenly with the many business that want to do business with us and I hope all do well but not at our expense.


Now some of the more smaller companies will have a better chance to compete in the wireless market and a couple may even want to come together and join forces to form a third more equal and competitive company. This could do nothing but benefit all concerned.


As for outside interests that have viewed the U.S. market as a much easier and softer market than their own, we welcome you, but this may not be as easy as it has in the past.


This is in no way meant to be critical but to celebrate in the "Free Market" way of doing business. You see, the "Free Market" is people and not businesses. ]]> T-Mobile USA (DTEGY.PK) will start selling the iPhone 5 (AAPL) on April 12. In tune with the carrier's embrace of subsidy-free plans, the 16GB model will be sold without contract for an up-front cost of $100 and a 2-year, $20/month installment schedule (total cost of $580, a little below the phone's unlocked price of $649). T-Mobile, which is (finally) launching a 4G LTE network in 7 cities, will also sell the BlackBerry Z10 (BBRY) and Samsung's Galaxy S IV. The carrier plans to offer 4G coverage to 100M people by mid-year, and 200M by year's end. (live blog) (PR) http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/910141?source=feed#comment-16858041 16858041
I am also an investor and positions trader. That makes me even more of a skeptic. Here is why.

a. It seems very funny to me that T-Mobile is going to start selling the iPhone on the exact same day as the MetroPCS shareholders are going to have their very continuous stockholders meeting on the T-Mobile / MetroPCS merger. Has T-Mobile hired some of the White House Staff to manage the events leading up to this shareholders meeting?

b. All this sounds wonderful for all the new customers that may want to leave their current provider and move to T-Mobile. They welcome them with open arms. What about their already loyal customers. Show me where a current customer can update their current plan to the new plan (they can) but at the same time buy a new phone under the new arrangement (they cannot). The only way I see they can do that is to add a second line. Does the word predatory pop its head up here.

You be the judge. As always, trust but verify. Even though I am deaf, I don't want to be dumb also. ]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:52:31 -0400
I am also an investor and positions trader. That makes me even more of a skeptic. Here is why.

a. It seems very funny to me that T-Mobile is going to start selling the iPhone on the exact same day as the MetroPCS shareholders are going to have their very continuous stockholders meeting on the T-Mobile / MetroPCS merger. Has T-Mobile hired some of the White House Staff to manage the events leading up to this shareholders meeting?

b. All this sounds wonderful for all the new customers that may want to leave their current provider and move to T-Mobile. They welcome them with open arms. What about their already loyal customers. Show me where a current customer can update their current plan to the new plan (they can) but at the same time buy a new phone under the new arrangement (they cannot). The only way I see they can do that is to add a second line. Does the word predatory pop its head up here.

You be the judge. As always, trust but verify. Even though I am deaf, I don't want to be dumb also. ]]> From John Hempton's lips to the market's ears. The "just insane" bidding up of the almost certainly worthless common stock of Fannie and Freddie (FNMA.OB, FMCC.PB) savagely reverses, with both falling more than 50% within minutes. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/902511?source=feed#comment-16604691 16604691
I am holding and have been holding for several years FNMA waiting for the day when this company is spun off or restructured into a new form of enterprise and continues to operate in finance.

I don't want the money for the stock I own now but I want shares in the new enterprise this company will eventually develops into, probably one or more private enterprise. ]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:33:16 -0400
I am holding and have been holding for several years FNMA waiting for the day when this company is spun off or restructured into a new form of enterprise and continues to operate in finance.

I don't want the money for the stock I own now but I want shares in the new enterprise this company will eventually develops into, probably one or more private enterprise. ]]> Nokia's Shares Are Benefiting From Irrational Exuberance http://seekingalpha.com/article/1106791/comments?source=feed#comment-13585091 13585091
I have traded for many years and have read thousands of research reports, probably more than you have ever written. Never in my life have I witnessed a research company go after a company as hard and as negative as yours.

This shows a clear bias against Nokia by Saibus Research thus removing you as a serious analysis of their stock. You have totally disqualified yourself as a qualified analysis of their stock.

As it relates to Saibus Research, you can never be viewed as a "Market Neutral" analysis as it relates to Nokia.

Disclaimer: I no longer holds shares in Nokia having sold my position a while back, made some money, and moved on.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:39:14 -0500
I have traded for many years and have read thousands of research reports, probably more than you have ever written. Never in my life have I witnessed a research company go after a company as hard and as negative as yours.

This shows a clear bias against Nokia by Saibus Research thus removing you as a serious analysis of their stock. You have totally disqualified yourself as a qualified analysis of their stock.

As it relates to Saibus Research, you can never be viewed as a "Market Neutral" analysis as it relates to Nokia.

Disclaimer: I no longer holds shares in Nokia having sold my position a while back, made some money, and moved on.]]> Global shares are taking a dive as Washington continues the agonizing over the fiscal cliff, with S&P futures -0.3%. Surely investors know by now the way its likely to play out - nothing will be agreed until the very last minute, after which shares will enjoy a relief rally. Back in the corporate world, Green Mountain (+21%) gets back to winning ways in its latest earnings, while Knight Capital jumps 19% following a bid from Getco. Later: New home sales. Fed's Beige Book http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/687651?source=feed#comment-12033271 12033271
President Obama is a Union Scholar, Community Organizer, all around people Organizer. He uses Union tactics to negotiate and promote his causes. Look at his history and review all his past negotiation tactics. He wants to go over the Fiscal Cliff (strike) so when he eventually go back to debate the issue he will have an edge. Don't take my word, review his past.

Maybe he should review the "Twinkies" situation this time. ]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:04:51 -0500
President Obama is a Union Scholar, Community Organizer, all around people Organizer. He uses Union tactics to negotiate and promote his causes. Look at his history and review all his past negotiation tactics. He wants to go over the Fiscal Cliff (strike) so when he eventually go back to debate the issue he will have an edge. Don't take my word, review his past.

Maybe he should review the "Twinkies" situation this time. ]]> Nokia's Burning Cash On Its 'Burning Platform' http://seekingalpha.com/article/954301/comments?source=feed#comment-10942951 10942951
The number of articles written, both pro and con, over the last three to four weeks about Nokia and Windows 8 is very telling to me

With the release of a new high end smartphone and the TRUE introduction of another operating system, it has really shook up the cell phone industry. ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:00:33 -0400
The number of articles written, both pro and con, over the last three to four weeks about Nokia and Windows 8 is very telling to me

With the release of a new high end smartphone and the TRUE introduction of another operating system, it has really shook up the cell phone industry. ]]> Nokia In Denial As Smartphone Kings Pull Ahead http://seekingalpha.com/article/951511/comments?source=feed#comment-10908791 10908791 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:28:58 -0400 Job number one of the next Obama administration would appear to be the ousting of FHFA chief Ed DeMarco, who has blocked Treasury's efforts for principal reductions for troubled mortgages. Doing the job he was hired to do, DeMarco contends such moves sound nice, but have proven to be worse than existing programs at reducing foreclosures and saving the taxpayer money. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/608051?source=feed#comment-10858531 10858531 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:48:44 -0400 Does Nokia Continue To Disappoint In A Highly Competitive Industry? http://seekingalpha.com/article/930711/comments?source=feed#comment-10639531 10639531
The market, the industry and the consumer will let us know in due time. For all we know we may be witnessing the birth of a new operating system in the cell phone environment that will now make it a three party game instead of two (Apple & Android).]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:44:05 -0400
The market, the industry and the consumer will let us know in due time. For all we know we may be witnessing the birth of a new operating system in the cell phone environment that will now make it a three party game instead of two (Apple & Android).]]> How Stephen Elop Destroyed Nokia http://seekingalpha.com/article/916271/comments?source=feed#comment-10387891 10387891 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:50:00 -0400 How Stephen Elop Destroyed Nokia http://seekingalpha.com/article/916271/comments?source=feed#comment-10387471 10387471 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:41:15 -0400 MetroPCS Is Up For Sale - Will Sprint Nextel Derail T-Mobile's Deal? http://seekingalpha.com/article/909881/comments?source=feed#comment-10279961 10279961 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:09:54 -0400 Nokia's Lumia 920 AT&T Exclusivity Is A Huge Mistake http://seekingalpha.com/article/909481/comments?source=feed#comment-10271581 10271581 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:59:32 -0400 Nokia's Lumia 920 AT&T Exclusivity Is A Huge Mistake http://seekingalpha.com/article/909481/comments?source=feed#comment-10266581 10266581 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:46:44 -0400 The Reports Of Nokia's Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated http://seekingalpha.com/article/909061/comments?source=feed#comment-10256031 10256031 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:09:08 -0400 Steve Elop Helps Ease Some Worries Regarding Nokia http://seekingalpha.com/article/908411/comments?source=feed#comment-10234261 10234261
If Microsoft does a good job and produces a good product, (ie Windows 8) than would the public not want the same operating system they have on their computer on their phone. Its like they (PC, Tablet, Phone) all become one environment. One total communication, networking and play environment on all my hardware.

If Nokia focuses on and makes the best mouse trap (phone) then would the public not also want their operating system on the best phone.

As for marketing, my neighbor who is happy with their operating system, their PC, their Tablet and their Phone in the long run will sell way more phones than someone that only sells "fluff" for a short while.

Value never loses value. ]]> Sat, 06 Oct 2012 10:16:45 -0400
If Microsoft does a good job and produces a good product, (ie Windows 8) than would the public not want the same operating system they have on their computer on their phone. Its like they (PC, Tablet, Phone) all become one environment. One total communication, networking and play environment on all my hardware.

If Nokia focuses on and makes the best mouse trap (phone) then would the public not also want their operating system on the best phone.

As for marketing, my neighbor who is happy with their operating system, their PC, their Tablet and their Phone in the long run will sell way more phones than someone that only sells "fluff" for a short while.

Value never loses value. ]]> Ilari Nurmi, Nokia's (NOK) VP of product marketing and the exec responsible for its smartphone strategy, has left the company for unknown reasons. Nurmi's departure comes as speculation grows CEO Stephen Elop will get axed next year if Nokia's Windows Phone 8 sales disappoint, and 3 months after chairman Risto Siilasmaa talked about having a "contingency plan" (believed by many to be Android) should WP8 fail to meet expectations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/573511?source=feed#comment-10225391 10225391 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:54:42 -0400 Ilari Nurmi, Nokia's (NOK) VP of product marketing and the exec responsible for its smartphone strategy, has left the company for unknown reasons. Nurmi's departure comes as speculation grows CEO Stephen Elop will get axed next year if Nokia's Windows Phone 8 sales disappoint, and 3 months after chairman Risto Siilasmaa talked about having a "contingency plan" (believed by many to be Android) should WP8 fail to meet expectations. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/573511?source=feed#comment-10213461 10213461 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:31:44 -0400 Selling Home: Is Nokia Getting Really Desperate? http://seekingalpha.com/article/904541/comments?source=feed#comment-10182271 10182271 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:00:52 -0400 Selling Home: Is Nokia Getting Really Desperate? http://seekingalpha.com/article/904541/comments?source=feed#comment-10167321 10167321 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:48:32 -0400 Though Nokia's (NOK) Steven Elop says he's unaware of any Microsoft (MSFT) smartphone plans, The Verge is joining BGR in fanning the rumor mill. "Multiple insiders" claim Microsoft doesn't plan to announce a Surface smartphone this year, but likely views it as a "Plan B" if pending Windows Phone 8 launches (I, II) don't go well. When asked about the rumors, a Microsoft spokesperson responded with PR-speak about support for hardware partners. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/569741?source=feed#comment-10138311 10138311 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:14:44 -0400 The Microsoft (MSFT) smartphone rumor refuses to go away. Though a company exec denied the rumor in June and suggested Microsoft won't compete with Windows Phone partners such as Nokia (NOK), BGR reports a "trusted source" indicates Redmond is working on a high-end smartphone, with a launch expected in the coming months. A Chinese site recently claimed Microsoft's phone will be sold under the Surface brand, and be available in 1H13. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/566771?source=feed#comment-10137061 10137061 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:50:26 -0400 Freddie Mac executive Anthony Renzi is leaving the company this month. Renzi, who oversees Freddie's single-family mortgage business, joins a growing list of industry veterans who have departed over the past year from both Fannie and Freddie, with more departures likely to follow. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/284251?source=feed#comment-4980591 4980591 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:22:12 -0400 Five Star Quality Care Poised To Profit http://seekingalpha.com/article/299089/comments?source=feed#comment-1988433 1988433
The most disturbing part of FVE is it is not a healthcare company, it had it roots in truck stops three or four companies back and does not look like it has changed it players much since those days.

I leave you with this thought. FVE is putting together a rather large, private, high end group of companies catering to rich and famous old people. Today they have moderate aches and pains but in five years they will begin to have some real sicknesses. Now what is FVE going to do. ]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:09:40 -0400
The most disturbing part of FVE is it is not a healthcare company, it had it roots in truck stops three or four companies back and does not look like it has changed it players much since those days.

I leave you with this thought. FVE is putting together a rather large, private, high end group of companies catering to rich and famous old people. Today they have moderate aches and pains but in five years they will begin to have some real sicknesses. Now what is FVE going to do. ]]>