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News Breaks February 28, 2013 10:14 EDT BBRY, MSFT BlackBerry calls active BlackBerry (BBRY) March 13 and 14 weekly calls are active on total call volume of 21K contracts (10K puts) on speculation of a Microsoft (MSFT) partnership. March call option implied volatility is at 77, April is at 92; compared to its 26-week average of 69 according to Track Data. Active option volume suggests traders taking positions for larger price movement. News For BBRY;MSFT From The Last 14 Days Check below for free stories on BBRY;MSFT the last two weeks. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | all recent news | >> May 19, 2013 18:59 EDT MSFT Cisco looks the best out of tech comeback stocks, Barron's says Cisco (CSCO), Intel (INTC), and Microsoft (MSFT) stocks have jumped this month, however, Intel and Microsoft's revenue growth declined, due to their reliance on the PC market, providing Cisco with an opportunity to pull ahead in the technology sector, Barron's contends in its Technology Trader column. Cisco looks moderately priced, the paper adds. Reference Link 14:49 EDT MSFT Microsoft set to unveil new Xbox amid stiff competition, Reuters says Facing stiff competition from Sony's (SNE) PlayStation 4 and the Wii U by Nintendo (NTDOY), Microsoft (MSFT) is set to unveil its new Xbox game console, says Reuters. Reference Link May 17, 2013 10:17 EDT MSFT Microsoft continues its quiet stealth rally, levels to watch Subscribe for More Information 10:13 EDT BBRY BlackBerry Z10 helps company regain Canadian market share, AllThingsD says Subscribe for More Information 08:29 EDT MSFT JPMorgan's business and information services analyst holds a conference call Subscribe for More Information May 16, 2013 10:25 EDT MSFT Microsoft discussing 'glasses' tech with Vuzix, NY Post says Subscribe for More Information 07:02 EDT MSFT YouTube demands that Microsoft pull YouTube app, The Verge reports Subscribe for More Information 06:23 EDT MSFT Microsoft second-generation Surface to be between $249-$299, DigiTimes says Subscribe for More Information 06:21 EDT MSFT Microsoft to launch 8-inch Surface in June, Digitimes says Subscribe for More Information 05:59 EDT MSFT High tech firms involved in immigration battle, WSJ reports Subscribe for More Information May 15, 2013 17:09 EDT MSFT Greenlight gives quarterly update on stakes NEW STAKES: Oil States International (OIS), Hess (HES), Spirit (SPR), IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI), and Capital Bank (CBF). INCREASED STAKES: Apple (AAPL). DECREASED STAKES: Microsoft (MSFT), Seagate (STX), Delphi (DLPH), CBS (CBS), and Computer Sciences (CSC). LIQUIDATED STAKES: Ensco (ESV), Xerox (XRX), Yahoo (YHOO), NVR (NVR), and Google (GOOG). 16:08 EDT MSFT Google sites lead U.S. April searches with 66.5% of searches, comScore says Subscribe for More Information 13:26 EDT MSFT Microsoft to grow tablet sales outlets by about 50% in Japan, Nikkei says Subscribe for More Information 11:37 EDT MSFT Microsoft replacing Xbox points with gift cards, currency, The Verge reports Subscribe for More Information 10:13 EDT BBRY On The Fly: Analyst Downgrade Summary Subscribe for More Information 08:24 EDT BBRY BlackBerry announces Los Angees Sheriff's Department deploys BB10, Enterprise Subscribe for More Information 07:48 EDT BBRY BlackBerry downgraded at Bernstein As previously reported, Bernstein downgraded BlackBerry to Market Perform from Outperform. The firm downgraded shares based on valuation, lack of near-term catalysts, and risk the company does not meet high expectations. Price target lowered to $15 from $22. 07:38 EDT MSFT Microsoft has numerous potential catalysts, says Stifel Stifel names the release of Windows 8.1, a stabilization of the PC market, and the launch of Windows devices costing less than $500 as potential catalysts for Microsoft. The firm raised its price target on the shares to $38 from $36 and keeps a Buy rating on the stock. 06:19 EDT BBRY BlackBerry downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Bernstein Price target lowered to $15. May 14, 2013 15:36 EDT MSFT Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 update scheduled for June 26 Subscribe for More Information 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | all recent news | >> Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing.