December 09, 2005 articles


NTP, RIM settlement drama

Dec 09 2005 - 04:52 PM ET | Research In Motion
The ugly legal battle between Research In Motion and NTP concerning some patents continues to provide angst to investors, there's news today of yet another rejected settlement offer. Forbes is reporting that NTP will settle for 5.7% of RIM's revenue...

ALLTEL to spin-off wireline biz

Dec 09 2005 - 12:40 PM ET | In The News
Regional carrier ALLTEL today announced plans to spin-off of its wireline business with existing wireline provider VALOR Communications Group. This will allow the company to focus on its wireless service and become a more attractive target for acquisition. A few...