Blackberry has posed a string of surprises in recent quarters. Less than a year ago, many were predicting their demise, citing their lackluster product lineup, and failure to compete in the consumer space with behemoths like Apple and Samsung. Despite the uphill battle, the once star performer continues to outperform expectations. Blackberry was once a ubiquitous device, part of the arsenal of virtually every executive in the country. But, as the critics say, they failed to innovate. They stagnated,... 

Samsung has had a great quarter with strong sales in smartphones and tablets. January 27, 2012- In early Friday trading in Asia, Samsung Electronics Co stock increased to a new record high. Increased sales of smartphones have helped increase the company’s profits. Net income for the consumer electronics giant was up 17% to $3.6 billion. Sales increased 13% during the fourth quarter and were in line with analysts’ estimates. During 2011, Samsung shipped more mobile handsets than Apple shipped...