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RT @hichamoreo - paired trade: long $hp short $dell -my dell server has been delayed for the 4th time;the company was built on service...
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paired trade: long $hp short $dell -my dell server has been delayed for the 4th time;the company was built on service-it will suffer cancels
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http://bit.ly/d50CCu $DELL $AAPL $SNE Sony shows how to lift Windows PCs out of the low-price doldrums
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Volume Alert $DELL Mar 13 call
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$DELL (Dell Inc) $13.27 crossed its 1st Pivot Point Resistance #emppv #stocks http://empirasign.com/l/2n4u.htm
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Trade: BUY 2 $DELL CALLS: MAR10 13 0.69. http://bit.ly/9JDTc0
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Will hold Long $DELL v Short $QQQQ position as $DELL exhibits strong support at $13 - also going 125k LONG $QCOM today v 125k SHORT $QQQQ...
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@mbusigin The Acer is going to NYC with me also. Easier to deal with and I can keep $DELL laptop as ace in the whole for trading platform.
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$DELL Look at this chart and tell me why anyone would be holding this stock http://fsc.bz/2v8 #WORDEN
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At the open it was rumored $DELL could be interested in $CTXS. Shares of $CTXS initially popped ~$0.30 but have struggled to keep the gains
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Currently 150k LONG $DELL, will hedge this position with 150k SHORT $QQQQ. Rationale $DELL technicals strongly suggest outperforming $QQQQ
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Closed on $DISH for small profit, now LONG $DELL based on Windows 7 comment from MD & strong multiple-buy technicals
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http://bit.ly/bo5dzL $DELL Dell Latitude 13 unveiled with thin profile and Vostro 13 looks
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Volume Alert $DELL Mar 13 call
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Will exit $DISH today, up 4.11% at market close yesterday:) On exit, will enter oversold $DELL on back of Windows 7 success & technicals
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rec'd litigation re: $DELL lawsuit from owning shares dur. 2002-06, not entering. only rec'd $.01/shr, which would net me $7.50 not worth it
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out of $DBA and $DELL longs today
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sold to open $DELL Feb 12 puts at the close...
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Windows 7 Fails to Boost Profits of PC Makers http://bit.ly/cfqw9f $MSFT $DELL $HPC **Betting businesses are not upgrading**
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$MSFT Windows 7 did not create +profits for $DELL or $HPQ. Consumers accustomed to netbook price points.
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Wondering how $DELL and $HPQ will respond to $AAPL #iPad? It can't just be $AMZN, $SNE and $BKS to watch...as well as $GOOG with #Android
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Computer Sales Shoot Up Globally--Sign of Recovery or Just Apple Fanaticism? - $AAPL $DELL $HPQ - http://j.mp/bmhrvV
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http://chart.ly/3s5kes $DELL - daily- lost 200day-tagged dec support on pos divergences- if no bounce, goes to 11.84-what the DELL?
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Dell Inc - DELL information

Dell Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and support of computer systems and services worldwide. It offers desktop PCs and workstations; notebook computers; servers and networking products; and storage solutions, including storage area networks, network-attached storage, direct-attached storage, disk and tape backup systems, and removable disk backup. The company also offers third party software products, which comprise operating systems, business and office applications, anti-virus and related security software, and entertainment software; peripheral products, including software titles, printers, televisions, notebook accessories, networking and wireless products, digital cameras, power adapters, scanners, and other products; and displays, including flat panel monitors and projectors. In addition, it provides infrastructure consulting services, deployment services, asset recovery and recycling services, training services, support services, and managed services. Further, the company provides a range of financial services, including originating, collecting, and servicing customer receivables related to the purchase of Dell products; and financing alternatives, asset management services, and other customer financial services for business and consumer customers. Its customers comprise large corporate, government, healthcare, and education accounts, as well as small and medium businesses, and individual consumers. The company sells its products and services directly to customers through sales representatives, telephone-based sales, and online at www.dell.com, as well as through various indirect sales channels. It has a strategic alliance agreement with Perot Systems Corp., which provides integrated IT solutions. Dell Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas....
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DELL INC (DELL:NASDAQ)

LAST $14.18 USD
CHANGE TODAY +0.17 1.21%
VOLUME 28.9M
As of 8:10 PM 03/9/10 All times are local (Market data is delayed by at least 15 minutes).

Snapshot of DELL INC (DELL)

OPEN
$13.95
PREVIOUS CLOSE
$14.01
DAY HIGH
$14.40
DAY LOW
$13.86
52 WEEK HIGH
08/28/09 - $17.26
52 WEEK LOW
03/10/09 - $8.20
MARKET CAP
27.7B
AVERAGE VOLUME 10 D
23.9M
EPS TTM
$0.94
SHARES OUTSTANDING
2.0B
DELL Does Not Pay Dividends
P/E TTM
15.1x
K = Thousands  M = Millions  B = Billions

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Key developments for DELL INC (DELL)

Dell Inc. Suspends North Carolina Plant Closing

Dell Inc. has decided to hold off plans to close a Winston-Salem, North Carolina, based desktop assembly plant. The plant was scheduled to close in January 2010 as part of other cost savings measures, but the company said it will stay open at least until July 2010. The plant was previously given an extension through April 2010.

Dell Announces WiMax on Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook

Dell announced WiMax on Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook. The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook now comes with an optional internal combo card for WiMax or WiFi via 802.11a/g or n, for an extra $60. Dell currently also offers the option on several Studio, Vostro and Latitude notebooks. Dell is adding the option of WiMax connectivity to its Inspiron Mini 10 netbook, extending a list that already includes several of its Studio, Vostro and Latitude notebooks.

Dell Inc. Announces Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended January 29, 2010

Dell Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended January 29, 2010. For the quarter, the company reported total revenue was $14.9 billion, an 11% increase from $13.43 billion a year ago and a 16% sequential gain. Revenue improved in all of Dell's business segments as the company consolidated results from the former Perot Systems for the first time. The company reported operating income of $510 million, net income of $334 million or $0.17 earnings per share compared to operating income of $457 million, net income of $351 million or $0.18 earnings per share for the same period last year. On non-GAAP basis, the company reported operating income of $798 million, net income of $544 million or $0.28 earnings per share compared to operating income of $721 million, net income of $554 million or $0.29 earnings per share for the same period last year. The company reported income before income taxes of $469 million compared to $454 million for the same period last year. The company reported net cash provided by operating activities of $1.27 billion, purchase of investments of $201 million and capital expenditures of $118 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $729 million, purchase of investments of $434 million and capital expenditures of $39 million for the same period last year. For the full year, the company reported operating income of $2.17 billion, net income of $1.43 billion or $0.73 earnings per share on the revenue of $52.9 billion compared to operating income of $3.19 billion, net income of $2.48 billion or $1.25 earnings per share on the revenue of $61.1 billion for the same period last year. On non-GAAP basis, the company reported operating income of $2.97 billion, net income of $2.05 billion or $1.05 earnings per share compared to operating income of $3.68 billion, net income of $2.85 billion or $1.44 earnings per share for the same period last year. The company reported income before income taxes of $2.02 billion compared to $3.32 billion for the same period last year. The company reported net cash provided by operating activities of $3.91 billion, purchase of investments of $1.38 billion and capital expenditures of $367 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $1.89 billion, purchase of investments of $1.58 billion and capital expenditures of $440 million for the same period last year.

DELL Competitors

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Apple Inc $223.02 USD +3.94
Best Buy Co Inc $38.91 USD -0.44
Fujitsu Ltd ¥553.00 JPY +7.00
Nokia OYJ €10.42 EUR 0.00
ZTE Corp $51.40 HKD +1.55
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Industry Analysis

Valuation DELL Industry Range
Price/Earnings 19.2x
Price/Sales 0.5x
Price/Book 4.9x
Price/Cash Flow 19.1x
TEV/Sales 0.2x

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DELL transactions

Type
Date
Target
Merger/Acquisition
February 11, 2010
KACE Networks, Inc.
Merger/Acquisition
February 8, 2010
Exanet Ltd.
Merger/Acquisition
September 20, 2009
Perot Systems Corporation

Dell Inc - DELL news

Liberating Creative Professionals, 3D Animators, Engineers and Research Scientists from Their Desks, Dell Unleashes the World's Most Powerful 15.6-Inch Mobile Workstation

Quote: This passion to create is why Dellcontinues to push the boundaries of workstation performance and mobilitywith the announcement today of the world’s most powerful 15.6-inchmobile workstation—the Dell Precision M4500.DellPrecision M6500.The new mobile workstation is designed to liberate creativeprofessionals, designers, animators, engineers and research scientistsfrom their desks. The M4500 also supports the missions of defensecustomers who require mobile workstation performance and...
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Florida Highway Patrol Arms Officers with Dell Rugged Mobility Technology Solution

Quote: ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The News:Where Rugged Meets the RoadFloridaHighway Patrol (FHP) fleet have been equipped with Dell LatitudeE6400 XFR rugged laptops and docking units. These fully-rugged systemsare designed to withstand extreme environments and were chosen followinga gruelling selection process that assessed the laptop’s ability toperform well in the harsh Florida heat and humidity.The Latitude E6400 XFR will enhance the FHP’s ability to fight crime bygiving offi...
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ADDING MULTIMEDIA Dell Celebrates Entrepreneurial Spirit with New VostroTM Laptops

Quote: ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the successful launch of the ultrathin and light Vostro V13,Dell is offering business customers even more choice with the stylishVostro 3000 series – a range of new thin, lightweight and durable laptopcomputers. Featuring powerful processors, high-end graphics and built-insecurity, the Vostro 3000 series is designed for small businesses thatrequire robust mobile computing solutions.Today1 of battery lifewith an optional nine-cell battery.Mediu...
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Leaders Often Stand Out Before They Soar

Quote: Playing it safe will keep you stuck at even — if you're lucky.The early investors in Dell (NMS:DELL), Microsoft (NMS:MSFT), Amgen (NMS:AMGN) and Starbucks (NMS:SBUX) probably didn't feel comfortable. But the play-it-safe stocks will likely let you down.You need to find the best stock in the best group. Once you find that stock, you'll notice that others have, too. The stock will already have moved up. Its price-earnings ratio will be high.That could scare you off. So you scope out the com...
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Budget woes hit Round Rock

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Quote: Budget woes hit Round RockCity projects $9.2 million shortfall as sales taxes sink.By Claire OsbornAMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFFWednesday, March 10, 2010ROUND ROCK — Six months before the City Council will vote on next year's budget, Round Rock department heads are already scouring their own budgets to offset a projected $9.2 million shortfall in the city budget.The revenue loss comes mostly from a decrease in sales taxes, said Cheryl Delaney , the city's finance director.Delaney said she has e...
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Tech stocks start week on upbeat note

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Quote: SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Technology stocks mostly rose in early trading Monday, with gains coming from Apple Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!aapl/quotes/nls/aapl(AAPL219.08,+0.13,+0.06%), Microsoft Corp./quotes/comstock/15*!msft/quotes/nls/msft(MSFT28.63,+0.04,+0.15%), Research In Motion Ltd./quotes/comstock/15*!rimm/quotes/nls/rimm(RIMM73.39,+3.89,+5.60%) and Dell Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!dell/quotes/nls/dell(DELL14.01,+0.13,+0.94%). Cisco Systems Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!csco/quotes/nls/csco(CS...
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Tech Stocks: RIM's advance leads tech-sector gains

Keywords: Industries|Tech, CSCO, Cisco Systems Inc, RIMM, Research in Motion Limited, RIM, Research in Motion Limited, AAPL, Apple Inc, MSFT, Microsoft Corporation, DELL, Dell Inc, YHOO, Yahoo! Inc, BRCM, Broadcom Corp, COMP, Nasdaq Composite Index, MSH, Amex Morga
Quote: /quotes/comstock/15*!csco/quotes/nls/cscoCisco Systems Inc (CSCO)$26.13Change+0.92+3.65%Volume669,783Real time quotes/quotes/comstock/15*!rimm/quotes/nls/rimmResearch in Motion Limited (RIMM)$73.39Change+3.89+5.60%Volume7,128Real time quotes/quotes/comstock/11t!rimResearch in Motion Limited (RIM)75.48Change+3.93+5.49%Volume2.57mReal time quotes/quotes/comstock/15*!aapl/quotes/nls/aaplApple Inc (AAPL)$219.08Change+0.13+0.06%Volume22,248Real time quotes/quotes/comstock/15*!msft/quotes/nls/msftMicr...
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Dell Celebrates Entrepreneurial Spirit with New VostroTM Laptops

Quote: ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the successful launch of the ultrathin and light Vostro V13,Dell is offering business customers even more choice with the stylishVostro 3000 series – a range of new thin, lightweight and durable laptopcomputers. Featuring powerful processors, high-end graphics and built-insecurity, the Vostro 3000 series is designed for small businesses thatrequire robust mobile computing solutions.Today1 of battery lifewith an optional nine-cell battery.Mediu...
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Lennar offers great incentives

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Quote: Nearby major employers are Dell, IBM, 3M and Freescale. Also close by is excellent entertainment and shopping. The Round Rock Express at the Dell Diamond, Round Rock Premium Outlets and IKEA are all just up the road.Greenridge features the Horizon Collection. There are four homes in the Horizon Collection, with two one-story and two two-story floor plans ranging from 1,942 square feet to 3,282 square feet. There are three- and four-bedroom homes to choose from, and three of the four plans featur...
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Tech stocks rise; Apple sets iPad release date

Keywords: , AAPL, Apple Inc, GOOG, Google Inc, CSCO, Cisco Systems Inc, DELL, Dell Inc, HPQ, Hewlett-Packard Co, COMP, Nasdaq Composite Index
Quote: Other gains came from Google Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!goog/quotes/nls/goog(GOOG564.21,+9.62,+1.73%), Cisco Systems Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!csco/quotes/nls/csco(CSCO25.21,+0.26,+1.04%), Dell Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!dell/quotes/nls/dell(DELL13.88,+0.21,+1.54%) and Hewlett-Packard Co./quotes/comstock/13*!hpq/quotes/nls/hpq(HPQ52.03,+0.52,+1.01%). The Nasdaq Composite Index/quotes/comstock/10y!i:comp(COMP2,326,+34.04,+1.48%) rose more than 11 points to 2,304.......
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Electronic Textbooks? You Bet

Keywords: Textbooks, Apple, Ipad, Netbook
Quote: Meanwhile, Hewlett-Packard(HPQ -news-people) and Dell(DELL -news-people) have also announced portable tablet computers, and Microsoft(MSFT -news-people) is rumored to be developing a two-screen model. While some students may be using notebooks or their more portable cousins, netbooks, to read textbooks, some experts predict that within the next 10 years, most U.S. college students--and many high-school and elementary-school students as well--will probably be reading course materials on an electr...
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Tech Stocks: Apple's iPad release date leads tech advance

Keywords: Industries|Tech, AAPL, Apple Inc, TIVO, TiVo Inc, DISH, DISH Network Corp, HPQ, Hewlett-Packard Co, CSCO, Cisco Systems Inc, DELL, Dell Inc, INTC, Intel Corporation, GOOG, Google Inc, CIEN, CIENA Corp, COMP, Nasdaq Composite Index, SOX, Phlx Semiconductor
Quote: stocks in focusToday's biggest advancing, declining stocksSign up for free, breaking-news email alertsEquities by SectorTechnology stocksEnergy stocksMetals stocksRetail stocksFinancialsAirline stocksPharmaand BiotechMore on MarketsBond ReportOil NewsEarningsWatchCurrenciesMarketDataEconomic CalendarSeeall the latest markets video/conga/story/misc/markets.html55637TiVo had climbed almost 62% Thursday after a judge affirmed sanctions against Dish Network Corp./quotes/comstock/15*!dish/quotes/nls/...
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Apple At $210 And It Still Looks Cheap

Quote: Its revenues grew by 32% in the past quarter, year-over-year, blowing past erstwhile rivals like Dell(DELL -news-people) (11%), Hewlett-Packard(HPQ -news-people) (8.3%) and Microsoft(MSFT -news-people) (14.4%).There are good reasons to believe that Apple's is far from done. The most obvious one is its newest product.Download The Intelligent Investing Podcast Here. Follow Intelligent Investing On Twitter. ......
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Tech Stocks: Techs search for direction; Ciena falls

Keywords: Industries|Tech, TIVO, TiVo Inc, DISH, DISH Network Corp, TTWO, Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, AAPL, Apple Inc, HPQ, Hewlett-Packard Co, CSCO, Cisco Systems Inc, MSFT, Microsoft Corporation, GOOG, Google Inc, COMP, Nasdaq Composite Index, SOX, Phlx Se
Quote: Revenue rose almost 5%, to $175.9 million.Read more about Ciena's results.In addition to Ciena, losses also came from Dell Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!dell/quotes/nls/dell(DELL13.67,-0.04,-0.29%), IBM Corp./quotes/comstock/13*!ibm/quotes/nls/ibm(IBM126.72,-0.16,-0.13%), Research In Motion Ltd./quotes/comstock/15*!rimm/quotes/nls/rimm(RIMM69.98,-0.85,-1.20%) and Palm Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!palm/quotes/nls/palm(PALM5.96,-0.31,-4.94%).Rex Crum is a reporter for MarketWatch in San Francisco.......
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UPDATE - RESEARCH ALERT-UBS upgrades Dell to buy, shares rise

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Quote: UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-UBS upgrades Dell to buy, shares rise March 2 (Reuters) - UBS upgraded Dell Inc (DELL.O) to "buy" from "neutral," and said the recent pullback in the shares of the world's No. 3 PC seller provides an attractive entry point for investors, sending the company's shares up by 3 percent. Dell's market share losses have been a key concern over the past few quarters as its lack of presence in Asia-Pacific and key emerging markets -- regions that continue to drive growth -- has ...
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Dell shares rise on UBS upgrade

Quote: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Dell Inc. shares rose Tuesday on an upgrade from UBS analysts.UBS analysts Maynard Um and Arun Sharma wrote in a note to clients that weakness in Dell's stock since the start of the year make Dell shares "an attractive entry point." They upgraded the stock to "buy."Um and Sharma acknowledged that market share losses at Dell, which has slipped to become the world's No. 3 personal computer maker, are a "key concern," but said that Dell wouldn't need to gain market share to ex...
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Dell Delivers Performance and Flexibility with Traditional and Alternative Desktop Solutions

Quote: To help meetthese demands, Dell is expanding its portfolio with two new solutionsthat can help organizations of all sizes increase their IT performancewhile helping to reduce energy and operational costs.The company today introduced two new flexible computing options – thehigh-performance Dell™ OptiPlex™ 980 commercial desktop and Dell FX100zero client solution.“Our customers, including large businesses, government agencies,healthcare organizations and small, medium busi...
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Tech Stocks: Qualcomm's gains lead tech to higher close

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Quote: Qualcomm raised its dividend by almost 12% to 19 cents a share to begin with dividends paid after March 28.Dell Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!dell/quotes/nls/dell(DELL13.68,+0.11,+0.81%) got a lift, rising 11 cents to close at $13.68, after UBS raised its rating on the PC maker to buy from neutral.Palm Inc./quotes/comstock/15*!palm/quotes/nls/palm(PALM6.14,+0.21,+3.54%) rose 21 cents a share, or 3.5%, to $6.14 as the maker of handhelds closed with a gain for the first time in nearly a week. Palm's sh...
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New AMA Platform Will Include One-Stop Shop for EMR and Information Exchange for Physicians Nationwide

Quote: AmericanMedical Association (AMA)Dellannounced today that they are collaborating to help physicians adoptuseful health information technology such as electronic medical records(EMR), ePrescribing, and laboratory services through the AMA’s newhealth information solutions platform for physicians, which will launchnationally later this year.accessto information, products, services, and resources to help facilitatemedical practice and ease adoption of health information technology. TheAMA wil...
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Dell, HP seen as longshot Palm buyers

Quote: (NYSE:HPQ) and Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) are the most likely companies to try to buy Palm (NASDAQ:PALM) but are unlikely to.Neither company has much going in the growing smartphone market, with Dell selling some Android-based phones and HP selling some Windows-based iPAQ phones.But Deutsche Bank analyst Jonathan Goldberg, who downgraded Palm stock to hold from buy after the company lowered revenue estimates, wrote that the company doesn't have much leverage for a deal.He wrote, "Without s...
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