Rumors continue to circulate for sale and the title of Research in Motion (RIM) gained 5% in Toronto Tuesday and 8% on the Nasdaq.RIM is particularly associated with Samsung, Microsoft and Facebook.Comments from four research reports Wednesday:Peter Misek, Jefferies: “I believe that the articles suggest that RIM talks with Samsung are probably true. However, although… Continue reading What is said about the rumors at RIM?

The promise of home sales in the U.S. rose 7.3% in November, more than expected by the consensus, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).The NAR said the index had not reached a level so important for 19 months, in April 2010, at which time it was 111.5.The index has risen from 93.3 in… Continue reading United States: the promise of home sales at the highest

The index of the promises of home sales rose 7.3% to 100.1 in November in the United States. This is the highest level in 19 months. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a rise of only 0.6%.

Italy, again under pressure from the markets these days, managed to refinance a portion of Wednesday’s massive debt at rates much lower than before, good news for the government Monti, who after an austerity wants boost growth.The Italian Treasury has set for 9 billion euros of debt securities over six months at a rate of… Continue reading Debt: sign of relief in Italy after a bond test

The index of regional manufacturing activity came out of Richmond on the positive 3 months past 6 against consensus and zero reported a month earlier.