China Mobile (CHL), the world’s largest wireless carrier by subscriber, has revealed its plan to commence the trial run of its 4G network during World Expo 2010 to be held in Shanghai from May 1 to Oct 31, 2010. The company’s 4G service is based on the TD-LTE (Time Division Duplex Long Term Evolution) mobile broadband technology. Roughly 200 participants and 70 million visitors are expected to assemble at the Expo.   China Mobile has recently selected Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) for the responsibilities of design, construction, installation and integration of communication infrastructure to facilitate the 4G network trial. The TD-LTE network will provide advanced wireless services (including high-definition TV and ultra-fast broadband Internet access) to the visitors at the exposition.   The three major Chinese telecom operators China Mobile, China Unicom (CHU) and China Telecom (CHA) are investing heavily in Shanghai to improve the city’s network

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Nov. 13, 2009 (Business Wire) — QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCBB: QMCI), a leading provider of market data and financial applications, announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. These results reflect a 1% increase in third quarter revenue, to $1,910,884 from $1,888,279 in the comparative period in 2008. Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased 7%, to $5,658,444 from $5,300,350 in the comparative period in 2008.

“As forecasted, the global recession moderated QuoteMedia’s revenue growth during the first three quarters of 2009,” says Keith Guelpa, President of QuoteMedia, Inc. “The downturn, however, has presented opportunities as the added pressure on financial sector firms to find more efficient and cost effective solutions to their data and technology needs has opened many new doors for QuoteMedia’s offerings. While we have suffered the loss of some smaller clients who have shrunk or ceased operations as

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Apple Beats Nokia in Smartphones

According to a recent Strategy Analytics research report, Apple Inc. (AAPL) surpassed Nokia (NOK) by generating the highest total operating profit in the industry for the third quarter of 2009. The research firm estimated Apple's operating profit for iPhone handset units to

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According to a recent Strategy Analytics research report, Apple Inc. (AAPL) surpassed Nokia (NOK) by generating the highest total operating profit in the industry for the third quarter of 2009. The research firm estimated Apple's operating profit for iPhone handset units to be $1.6 billion, compared to Nokia's (the number 1 handset maker) just $1.1 billion, beating the latter for the first time.   Apple entered the mobile phone market with its iPhone in 2007. The company has experienced tremendous growth since then, driven by the success of its iPhone. This has resulted in Apple becoming one of the most profitable in the industry. Apple is running the highest margin phone business and thus has undergone a total turnaround from a loss of $0.07 per share in 2001 to a profit of $6.29 per share in fiscal year 2009.   Apple has sold over 20 million iPhone units ...

• Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) reported estimate-topping results of 84 cents a share, three cents above Zacks estimates of 81 cents, on revenues of $98.67 billion, slightly below estimates of $99.50 billion. Comparable sales eased 0.4% from last year. The firm raised fourth quarter and full-year guidance to a range of $1.08-$1.12 for the quarter and $3.57-$3.61 for the year

• Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) reported results of 63 cents a share, above Zacks estimates of 61 cents, on revenues of $4.1 billion, above Zacks projections of $4 billion

• Banking analyst Richard Bove strongly advised purchase of Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) shares, saying the firm's multiple should be twice current levels due to growth prospects

• Motorola (NYSE:MOT) is considering sale of its Home and Networks Mobility division as part of its turnaround plan. Analysts value the unit at $3-$5 billion

• Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) said it agreed to acquire 3Com (NASDAQ:COMS) for $7.90 per share,

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Newport Digital Technologies, Inc., a technology solutions driven company organized to focus on serving the fastest-emerging businesses in the technology space, announced today after the closing bell that it has implemented the licensing agreement with Microsoft Corp. to develop applications for its Windows Mobile platform. The Company has also progressed with their distribution agreement previously announced with Ingram Micro, Inc. (NYSE: IM), which will serve as its initial primary sales channel partner.

Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (NPDT), in conjunction with leading Taiwan-based R&D technology incubators, the Institute for Information Industry (III) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), is commercializing a number of leading-edge Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies. The first product is the N37B Ruggedized Handheld RFID reader and computing device that was unveiled this week at the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association (VICS) conference hosted by the University of Arkansas

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• Aetna (NYSE:AET) reported third quarter earnings of 69 cents a share, 3 cents better than Zacks estimates, on revenues of $8.72 billion, up 14.4%.  The company sees full year earnings of $2.75 a share

• OfficeMax (NYSE:OMX) posted third quarter earnings of 8 cents, 6 cents below Zacks estimates on inline revenues of $1.83 billion, down 12.6%. The firm issued cautious guidance, anticipating macro employment trends will not turn positive well into 2010

• Nintendo (NASDAQ:NTDOY) posted first half profits off 52% to $768 million, while sales dropped 34.5%. The company slashed its dividend for the first half by 37%

• Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM) reported third quarter earnings of 79 cents a share, 24 cents above Zacks estimates, as revenues of $2.05 billion, up 49.5%, bested Zacks estimates of $1.78 billion

• Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS.A) reported a 73% drop in net profit, with earnings ex-items of $2.62 billion slightly ahead of estimates

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DNPI delivers improved productivity and operational advantages to its clients by helping them move their business decision points closer to their customers. They do this by making enterprise software applications accessible to the front-line worker anytime, anywhere.

DNPI utilizes all the latest wireless, mobility, and RFID (Radio-frequency identification) technologies. The Company has been recognized by Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Solutions division as one of the top 10 North American Wireless LAN (WLAN) partners.

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K’s Media, a provider of premium brand advertising to targeted high-end audiences through an innovative media platform, recently announced that the company has developed the first and only dynamic media advertising program to be broadcast throughout golf courses in China. The strategically placed media screens will feature revolving broadcasts up to 60 times per day to effectively strengthen brand recognition.

Founded in 2007, K’s Media’s media platforms are installed in karaoke clubs, business entertainment centers and golf clubs throughout China. According to the Washington Post, China is emerging as a new hotbed of golf enthusiasts due to its growing middle class made up of successful small- and medium-size business owners and government officials. Since 2008, K’s Media has successfully attracted high-profile clients, including Motorola, Aston Martin, Acura, Remy Martin, Glashutte, Evian and Budweiser.

“Today China boast more than 200 world-class golf courses and current golfing enthusiasts of almost 4 million are

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Attributes Focus on Product Excellence for 620 Percent Revenue Growth

Oct. 20, 2009 (Business Wire) — QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCBB: QMCI), a leading provider of market data, corporate research information and financial applications, announced today that it ranked 219th on Technology Fast 500(TM), Deloitte LLP’s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the five year period from 2004–2008. QuoteMedia grew 620 percent during this period.

Robert J. Thompson, Chairman of the Board, credits supremely talented employees and a dedication to product leadership which has resulted in a comprehensive suite of outstanding technical products that are offered at very competitive prices for the company’s amazing 5 year revenue growth rate. “We have attracted a technical and support team that is intensely focused on producing ‘best of breed’ product quality

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