OT - NOK,
Another day, another dizzying 4% dive for NOK. I understand the
ERIC sympathy vote, and the Samsung news. And y/o/y estimates are
all lower than last year. But at least analysts know the info, as
their guesses at EPS for this and subsequent quarters are all below
what last year's were. And it looks to me from reading that the
last six changes in analyst recommendations, going back to April
were all upgrades, the last one being Goldman Sachs on 6/30 raising
it to 'buy' from 'hold'. I find it very hard to tell when this
thing is overdone. INFN might be a warning sign that this is not
the time to buy. As well, obviously of how the next CC is likely to
goes.
It was mentioned that Rajeev would probably release indicators
of their progress and the results of integration of ALU over time,
which should support the stock. Not sure if the current miserable
wireless segment has badly dented that plan. Funny - a month ago,
if you could've bought this below $5, it would be astounding.
Part of me feels that the 'waiting game' which may well take
years, and the plunge in price, is offset to at least a small or
medium degree by the 2% in dividends that you're earning. I' have
no info, but tha twas pre-ALU takeover, mostly. I wish I knew
whether they intend to keep that dividend, or whether they're going
to have to economize going forward, and slash or eliminate it.