[rarsen]

I seem to better understanding where John Chen is heading, progressively putting in elements to solidify response abilities where the big bucks are expected to move. Reminds me of Wayne Gretzky who said something to the effect of "Don't watch where the puck is presently, but rather where it is heading."

https://www.cnet.com/news/the-smartphone-party-is-over/
"Sales worldwide of smartphones have flatlined in 2016, but strong growth for 4G smartphones in emerging markets remains a bright spot. Forecast projected sales for 2016 represents a year-over-year growth rate of just 0.6 percent, a steep drop from the 10.4 percent growth rate the industry saw between 2014 and 2015, according to IDC. The only good news is that sales of 4G smartphones, mostly in emerging markets, is expected to see a 21.3 percent year-over-year boost in 2016. Much of this growth will be driven by sales in developing markets in Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Big manufacturers are feeling the pain as Apple and Samsung have each experienced significant declines in sales."

2016 was year of progress vs. pilfering | ZDNet
"2016 was a rough year for the digital credential, a flicker of hope for privacy, and a mandate to better protect access controls and data. Credentials were hacked, cracked, phished, faked, stolen, re-used, resurfaced, and for a brief period No. 1 on the FBI's most wanted list. The importance of this effort was reinforced in early 2016 by Michael Rogers, director of the National Security Agency, who called data "an increasing commodity of interest to many with a strong desire to steal it." Overall, there was a confluence of encouraging advancements related to identity and security for enterprises and consumers."

[Corbu]

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[Corbu]

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[Dunt Dunt Dunt]

BlackBerry QNX Partners with Obigo to Build a Better Browser for Your Car | Inside BlackBerry

By John Wall, Senior Vice-President and Head of QNX Software Systems

Good that QNX will improve their offerings...

Bad that they'll have to pay someone else "IP" to get a better browser... and bad that as a software company that has in the past had experience building web browsers, that there was no one left at BlackBerry to help with this..

[masterful]

What does it means by no HW key?

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[masterful]

Good that QNX will improve their offerings...

Bad that they'll have to pay someone else "IP" to get a better browser... and bad that as a software company that has in the past had experience building web browsers, that there was no one left at BlackBerry to help with this..

Right...so any other companies cannot partner with another company because they don�t have the resources to do it.

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[Dunt Dunt Dunt]

Right...so any other companies cannot partner with another company because they don’t have the resources to do it.

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No they should....

Just sad that a company a few years ago had a team that created the BB10 Browser (runs on a QNX based OS)... doesn't have those resources anymore. Just another nail in the idea that BB10 might be useful for something.

[Corbu]

What does it means by no HW key?

FWIW, my understanding is that he means that the standard Android triangle, circle and square on-screen buttons will be replaced by actual HW buttons.

[masterful]

FWIW, my understanding is that he means that the standard Android triangle, circle and square on-screen buttons will be replaced by actual HW buttons.

Nice, I like it. Thanks

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[rarsen]

Even serial hater TheStreet has some positive words among its twisted frequently less than noble interpretation of the Market:

Here's Why BlackBerry's Stock Is Getting More Enticing by the Day
https://www.thestreet.com/story/1393...y-the-day.html
"Meanwhile, this stock is a great opportunity for long-term investors looking for a play on connected technology and self-driving cars. These areas are where the real gains for this company will be. As the market for autonomous cars grows, BlackBerry will have been at the forefront. And its software will be in demand."

[_dimi_]

No they should....

Just sad that a company a few years ago had a team that created the BB10 Browser (runs on a QNX based OS)... doesn't have those resources anymore. Just another nail in the idea that BB10 might be useful for something.

Well there's always something 'good', 'bad' and 'sad' to say, isn't there?

If I can cheer you up, perhaps this new browser will function much better than the current BB10 browser, cost much less for BlackBerry, and become part of 10.3.4 . In that case, it would not be the end of BB10.

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[Corbu]

BlackBerry Radar and Modagrafics Partnership ? A New Dimension in Asset Management | Inside BlackBerry

[bbjdog]

BlackBerry Radar and Modagrafics Partnership ? A New Dimension in Asset Management | Inside BlackBerry

Thanks Corbu!

Nice to see the Radar being advertised by Modagrafics.

http://www.modagrafics.com/

[dusdal]

Sounds like it's also being sold by them if I read the release correctly.

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[bbjdog]

Sounds like it's also being sold by them if I read the release correctly.

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I'm under the same impression, "Partnership ".

Modagrafics has some good clients!

[Dunt Dunt Dunt]

Sounds like it's also being sold by them if I read the release correctly.

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Uniquely modagrafics | Modagrafics

They say they are BlackBerry's North American sales partner.

[W Hoa]

Exactly 2 months ago BBRY hit RSI=30 and it went up from there...to....RSI=70. Now, today, we have made it back to RSI=30.

October 31/16



Dec 30/16



Hopefully back to RSI=70. Cheers and all the best in 2017

[kadakn01]

Some interesting option trades again. Some large buyers of the Feb $7 Strike calls, about 25,000 so far or about 2.5M shares equivalent.

Spread trade. A Trader sold 100,000 shares (1000 contracts) of the Jan $5 Strike CALLS for a net $194,000 and bought 150,000 shares of the Jan $6.50 Strike for a cost of $81,000
So they received $113,000 Net ($194K - $81K) and their breakeven on this trade is $6.13 on the downside and they make money above $7.25 on or before Jan 20, 2017
Between the price of $6.13 and $7.25 is a loss, so they need a major move one way, obviously the Trader is has a 1.5X bet above the $7.25 price so unlimited upside and no loss below $6.13
Loss is the greatest in the $6.50 area

[rarsen]

FWIW some positive elements continue to be propagated in the vast sea of noise out there :

New BlackBerry Smartphones Are Coming In January | Investopedia
" As it stands, BlackBerry now has the best of both worlds. It will generate licensing revenue from its name without the costs or risks associated with building the hardware, and be in a position to focus on its bottom-line enhancing software."

[Redzinaldas]

All the best for all of us and Blackberry in 2017!!! Greetings from Europe and Lithuania! I hope we will achieve next year: BBRY-20 USD, HALO-20 USD, SPHS-20 USD, MOBL-0 USD . Cheers!

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[bspence87]

Happy New Year crew. It was a slow and sometimes frustrating 2016, but we survived and accomplished stability.

2017 is shaping up to be a fruitful year for BlackBerry and all of you wonderful people. Here's to health, happiness and revenue growth. Cheers!

[Superfly_FR]

Happy new year to the gang and all our fellow followers !

[cjcampbell]

Happy new year all. Hopefully this year is a year of growth. Not just for BlackBerry, but for all of us.

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[DREXcb]

Happy New years to all and a special thank you to the regular contributors that keep me tied to this group. Cheers

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[b121]

Happy New years to all and a special thank you to the regular contributors that keep me tied to this group. Cheers

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Agreed! Happy new year all!