The 5Cs of Credit, P2P Lending, Social Lending, Self-Directed Lending
November 11, 2009
BlackRock's Fink: Forget 'Bubble' | online.wsj.com
Laurence Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock Inc. in response to questions about bank failures and economic conditions suggested today that; “…the financial system needs to be a lot more responsive to society and make sure this doesn't happen again. Risk has to be a lot more transparent to investors. I think that is happening."; and, “the financial system needs change, including increased disclosure, more derivatives trading on exchanges and regulatory change…". But what about the 5Cs of credit?
Nokia, Apple and Google - Driving the Mobile Revolution
November 5, 2009
Google, Nokia, Apple - who will win the mobile wars? | www.guardian.co.uk
Nokia, Apple and Google, along with several other companies, will shape the next phase of the mobile revolution.
Verizon and AT&T Third Quarter Results Imply TV Cannot Save Wireline Telcos
October 27, 2009
Verizon Wireless and FiOS Growth Fuels Continued Strong Cash Flow at Verizon in 3Q | investor.verizon.com
Verizon and AT&T third quarters for 2009 both showed the same trend of strong wireless, flat growth in TV, and wireline losses. Verizon talked up the return on the Alltel acquisition while AT&T pitched the NPV on acquiring iPhone customers.
AT&T Relying on Apple iPhone and TracFone Prepaid
October 22, 2009
AT&T tops estimates as customers flock to wireless | www.reuters.com
The third quarter results show that AT&T is relying on iPhone activations to offset the revenue declines of 10% in enterprise sales and 7% in overall landline.
Airvana Research Relies on Mobile Indoor Usage
October 19, 2009
Airvana Identifies 8X Network Load Multiplier Effect for Smartphones | www.reuters.com
The Airvana research validates offloading of mobile networks, but the pitch for femtocells relies on indoor usage.
Nokia Moves CFO to Managing Low-End Phones
October 16, 2009
Nokia installs new leaders at struggling phone unit | www.reuters.com
The dichotomy in the wireless industry is Nokia reporting its first loss this decade, and Google recording its highest profit ever and claiming that the high growth business is mobile search.
Nokia Booklet 3G is for Students
October 16, 2009
Nokia launches mini-laptop with AT&T, Best Buy in US | www.telecompaper.com
Nokia’s Booklet 3G netbook is best for students who will benefit by the longer battery life and have the tolerance for a small screen.
TracFone Reselling Both Verizon and AT&T
October 15, 2009
Wal-Mart takes inexpensive mobile plans nationwide | www.reuters.com
TracFone reselling Verizon network with the unlimited non-contract offer in Wal-Mart could impact rechargeable prepaid with AT&T.
AT&T Using Employees to Search for Google Blocked Calls
October 15, 2009
AT&T Slams Google Over Call Blocking | online.wsj.com
AT&T’s second letter to the FCC still does not cite customer incidents of public disservice, but instead provides research from employees searching for Google blocked calls.
Verizon Advances Prepaid in Wal-Mart Through America Movil MVNO
October 14, 2009
Wal-Mart takes inexpensive mobile plans nationwide | www.reuters.com
Verizon keenly advances prepaid with competitive prices and the established MVNO distribution of America Movil in Wal-Mart.
New FINRA Rule 2210-Simplification Whose Time Has Come
November 4, 2009
ADP Must Grow Three Major Markets for Continued Success
October 22, 2009
Battle for Dominance in Mortgage Fraud Analytics Space
October 17, 2009
All hands on deck, full steam ahead
September 7, 2009
Dollar destined to be second class currency in world's largest banana republic
September 1, 2009