The Reports Of Nokia's Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated [View article]
What has just been said in recent comments has scared me to the point that I am considering stopping trading and going into "Stamp Collecting". I am not that smart or wise. I cannot see that far. I thought "Ma Bell" was supposed to take over the world and Alexander Graham Bell would lead the charge. YO !
Steve Elop Helps Ease Some Worries Regarding Nokia [View article]
I look at this in two parts. First as operating system and second as hardware.
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.
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. [View news story]
Excuse me for butting in BUT I don't care about his leaving or staying. All I needed to know from the article was Mr XX is no longer there. What his position was and how does his departure effect the overall operation of Nokia. Also has Nokia put in place stratagies to compensate for his departure. (Period) A lot of people trade on Gossip and I suspect just Gossip and don't trade. I trade on facts. Reuters is a repuitable observer and reporter of what they see and hear and I rely on that reporting. If you as an investor or trader do not like what happened, sell you stock and go buy something else.
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. [View news story]
Now wait a minute, are people looking at the phone or the operating system. You can put an operating system on any phone but not every phone is a good phone. I am looking at Nokia making an excellent phone, they always have. That will sell the phone.
Selling Home: Is Nokia Getting Really Desperate? [View article]
Has anyone ever heard the term market neutral, that's a trading term but should apply here. Regardless of the emotions or sentiment a good business should always be looking at their assets and trying to get the most out of what they have all the time. I ask you, can you make more money with a Monument or with Cash. You can always buy another building.
Selling Home: Is Nokia Getting Really Desperate? [View article]
I have always told my children that an "asset" is basically worthless until it is turned into cash. This potential sell to me is a clear sign that Nokia is serious about surviving. This move does not come from a position of weakness but from a position of strength and a determination to survive. Outsiders that have been existing in a world of ease should now better watch out. I personally think Nokia has finally confronted its denial is on the move now.
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. [View news story]
Forward thinking. What would be better for the cell phone consumer than to have several cell phone brands operating all on the same Windows 8 platform and thus giving the consumer the choice of which cell phone brand they wanted to utilize this platform on. Microsoft would not be a threat to the partners and each would actually compliment each other. Android and Apple would now have some competition.
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. [View news story]
That's forward thinking. What could be greater for the cell phone consumer than to have several different cell phones brands operating on the same Windows 8 platform and thus have more cell phone choices. Microsoft would not be a threat to the other cell phone partners and each would compliment each other. Android and Apple would now have some competition.
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. [View news story]
When will Freddie and Fannie finally become the next "Ma Bell"
Five Star Quality Care Poised To Profit [View article]
This article hit the nail right on the head. Five Star Quality Care, Inc. is not a healthcare company. They are part of a group of companies that own each other. Its like hiring you children to work for you. You do not increase your family wealth, you just move your money around.
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.
The Reports Of Nokia's Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated [View article]
Steve Elop Helps Ease Some Worries Regarding Nokia [View article]
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. [View news story]
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. [View news story]
Selling Home: Is Nokia Getting Really Desperate? [View article]
Selling Home: Is Nokia Getting Really Desperate? [View article]
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. [View news story]
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. [View news story]
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. [View news story]
Five Star Quality Care Poised To Profit [View article]
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.