Reasearch In Motion: Street Estimates Still Too High?

Reasearch In Motion: Street Estimates Still Too High?

Reasearch In Motion: Street Estimates Still Too High?

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:40 PM PST

Despite everything that has happened, analysts still appear to be overly optimistic about the financial prospects for Research In Motion. Baird analyst William Power late Sunday repeated his Underperform rating on RIMM shares, cutting his target on the stock to $15, from $20; the stock closed Friday at $16.77. Power contends Street forecasts for the ...


Retailers Find Holiday Spirit Through Social Media

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:27 PM PST

Guest post written by David Fisch David Fisch is director of commerce partnerships for Facebook. The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and once again, we find ourselves scrambling to figure out what to buy our friends and family. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone but I still have plenty of ...


VIDEO: Nigerian gay man on country's hostility

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:31 PM PST

As Nigeria moves towards banning same sex marriage, one gay man talks about the difficulty and hostility faced by people like himself.


VIDEO: Sarkozy and Merkel meet on euro

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:12 PM PST

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are to meet to agree on joint proposals aimed at resolving the eurozone debt crisis.


VIDEO: Gbagbo faces criminal court

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:15 PM PST

The former president of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, is due to make an initial appearance before the International Criminal Court at The Hague.


The 9 Laws Of Affinity In An Era Of Digital Darwinism

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 09:58 PM PST

Guest post written by Solis Brian Solis is principal analyst at Altimeter Group, a research-based advisory firm that helps businesses adapt to new business opportunities. His new book is ?The End of Business as Usual.? We are indeed witnessing what can be best described as the end of business as usual. With the closure or ...


Mediating the Sound of Drums for Occupy Wall Street

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 09:50 PM PST

On a brisk fall day in Zuccotti Park, the one demand was to stop the drumming. That meant trouble among the faithful who had gathered to shake up the established order, create a little chaos and, with a little luck and determination, make a dent in things-as-they-are. Hence, Occupy . The Occupy movement has received ...


Exclusive: Argentina flirts with Iran as West watches nervously (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:16 PM PST

Reuters - Argentina is quietly reaching out to Iran, worrying key Western powers and Israel as they try to tighten Tehran's international isolation over its nuclear program, U.N. diplomats told Reuters.


The Dalai Lama Steps Out in India, as China Seethes (Time.com)

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:15 PM PST

Time.com - A series of back-to-back public appearances has Beijing steamed, and Delhi's chattering classes speculating as to whether it signifies a newly muscular foreign policy


Thai king, 84, calls for unity amid flood crisis (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:12 PM PST

AP - Thailand's king has called for his countrymen to unite against the worst floods in half a century. The revered monarch spoke to mark his 84th birthday and amid deep political divisions plaguing the country.


Exclusive: Argentina flirts with Iran as West watches nervously

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:17 PM PST

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Argentina is quietly reaching out to Iran, worrying key Western powers and Israel as they try to tighten Tehran's international isolation over its nuclear program, U.N. diplomats told Reuters.

VIDEO: The most attacked base in Afghanistan

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:09 PM PST

Quentin Somerville reports on the situation in Afghanistan from Margah, on the Afghan-Pakistan border.


Peru declares emergency over disputed mine

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:00 PM PST

President Humala restricts civil liberties in Cajamarca after protests over mining and water issues paralyse the state.


Assange in bid to avert extradition to Sweden

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 09:58 PM PST

WikiLeaks founder, wanted in Sweden for questioning over alleged sex crimes, seeks to take case to UK's supreme court.


The Path To Becoming A Fortune 500 CEO

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 09:26 PM PST

Guest post written by Jeffrey S. Sanders Jeffrey S. Sanders is Vice Chairman and Partner of the North American CEO Practice for Heidrick & Struggles, an executive search and leadership consulting firm. While we all know stories of legendary CEOs who seem born to the role, most CEOs are not born, they are made. People ...


Russia's Putin and party suffer election blow (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 09:48 PM PST

Reuters - Russian voters dealt Vladimir Putin's ruling party a heavy blow by cutting its parliamentary majority in an election that showed growing unease with his domination of the country as he prepares to reclaim the presidency.


6 Chinese charged for turtle catch in Philippines (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 09:22 PM PST

In this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 photo released by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan province, nine dead Green Sea Turtles seized from six Chinese fishermen at Puerto Princesa city port, Palawan province, southwestern Philippines are loaded into a Philippine Navy truck for proper disposition. Maj. Niel Estrella, a Philippine military spokesman, said six Chinese fishermen, allegedly from China's southern island province of Hainan, were arrested Friday in waters off western Palawan province's Balabac township, with the turtles on their speedboat and expected to be charged in court Monday Dec. 5, 2011. Three more of the catch were alive and tagged before being released to the sea. (AP Photo/Palawan Council for Sustainable Development) EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALESAP - Six Chinese fishermen accused of poaching endangered sea turtles were charged in a Philippine court Monday, part of efforts to protect threatened wildlife along the country's coastline.

RIM Indonesia boss suspect in Blackberry chaos (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 09:12 PM PST

AP - Police say a senior executive of Canada's Research In Motion is a suspect in last month's stampede at a BlackBerry promotion in Indonesia.


Russia's Voters Have Spoken: Anybody But Putin

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 09:13 PM PST

To understand the magnitude of Putin's electoral drubbing, consider a U.S. election in which Republican candidates are banned, and the Democrats vie against the Green, Libertarian, and the Freedom Socialist Parties, and THEY FAIL TO WIN A MAJORITY. This was the case in Russia on Sunday.


Euro 2012 - did we really need to qualifying rounds?

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 09:08 PM PST

European national teams have just toiled for a year and a half to reach the Euro 2012 finals, whose draw was made last Friday. It would have saved everyone a lot of time if they had just based the decision on FIFA rankings. Of the 14 teams that had to qualify (Poland and Ukraine qualify ...


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Havelange resigns from IOC post

Havelange resigns from IOC post

Havelange resigns from IOC post

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 01:00 PM PST

Former Fifa president Joao Havelange resigns from International Olympic Committee days before ethics hearing.


UK commander Afghan future plea

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 01:00 PM PST

Western nations must see the job in Afghanistan through after making an "investment in blood", the commander of British forces in the country says.


Syrian authorities arrest woman blogger

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 12:52 PM PST

AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian authorities arrested a blogger on Sunday who was traveling to Jordan to attend a conference on freedom of the press in the region, her friends said.

China Clamps Down on Even a By-the-Book Campaign

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 12:45 PM PST

While Chinese leaders speak in favor of political reform, local authorities routinely deny voters the chance to choose their own political representative.

New party heads for surprise win in Slovenia

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 12:51 PM PST

Preliminary official results have confirmed Positive Slovenia led by Zoran Jankovic has the lead.


Monti Backs New Taxes for Italy

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 12:59 PM PST

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said that his government has been created with a "short mandate, but a severe task," and said the government will tax financial assets held by households.


Mario Monti of Italy Calls Cabinet to Consider Austerity Measures

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 12:36 PM PST

The developments come at the start of a pivotal week as European leaders converge to prevent the euro's collapse.

Obama expresses 'condolences' to Pakistan's president

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 11:44 AM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama called Pakistan's president Sunday to express condolences over the airstrike that killed 24 soldiers near the Afghanistan border more than a week ago, the White House said in a statement.

Italy adopts urgent anti-crisis measures

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 11:53 AM PST

Mario Monti's cabinet votes in favour of package of tax hikes and pension reforms worth $32bn in a rush to ease crisis.


Obama Calls Pakistani Leader to Express Condolences

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 11:28 AM PST

President Obama called his Pakistani counterpart to personally express his condolences for the deaths of 24 Pakistani soldiers in a recent NATO airstrike along Afghanistan's border, a sign the White House was stepping up efforts to ease tensions.


Havelange resigns from IOC post

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 01:00 PM PST

Former Fifa president Joao Havelange resigns from International Olympic Committee days before ethics hearing.


United Russia’s Victory Looks to Be Smaller Than Thought

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 12:35 PM PST

Two exit polls suggested United Russia was on its way to losing far more seats than anticipated, with voters expressing a louder-than-expected message of frustration.

The Caucus: G.O.P. Contenders Scramble to Pick Up Cain’s Supporters

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:40 AM PST

Republican presidential candidates competed, openly or more subtly, for the backing of former supporters of Herman Cain, a day after he suspended his presidential campaign.

Safety: In a Rollover, You’re Safer Inside

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 08:47 PM PST

A safety standard issued by federal regulators is intended to prevent belted and unbelted passengers from being ejected through the side windows in accidents.

VIDEO: Pandas arrive at Edinburgh Zoo

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 10:48 AM PST

The first pandas to live in the UK for almost 20 years have arrived in Scotland on a plane from China.


Man City face Man Utd in FA Cup

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 06:55 AM PST

Rivals Manchester City and Manchester United will face each other in the tie of the FA Cup third round, while Arsenal draw Leeds and Tottenham play Cheltenham.


Drone 'shot down' in Iran may belong to US

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 11:36 AM PST

NATO-led military force in Afghanistan says the unmanned aerial vehicle had gone out of control late last week.


U.S.-Iran row overshadows Afghan conference

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 12:54 PM PST

BONN (Reuters) - A conference meant to show governments would unite to support Afghanistan was overshadowed on Sunday by a row between Washington and Tehran after Iran said it had shot down a U.S. spy drone in its airspace.

Obama Offers ‘Condolences’ in Deaths of Pakistani Troops

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 12:29 PM PST

President Obama's comments stopped short of a formal apology that had been sought by Pakistan's government after two dozen of its soldiers were killed in a NATO strike.

Yemen sets up military oversight, fighting continues

Posted: 04 Dec 2011 12:39 PM PST

SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen's government agreed upon a team of officials Sunday to oversee the military after four days of battles threatened to wreck a deal easing President Ali Abdullah Saleh from office.
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