Oops you should think twice about buying a new BlackBerry

In fairness, I haven't had a chance yet to play with the new BlackBerrys. But there are serious business and technology issues that should make you think twice before you buy one of the new ones unveiled today. From an operating system destined for irrelevancy to the continued lack of worthy applications, this latest line of smartphones from RIM may be dead on arrival. If you need to change phones, and your company isn't forcing you to use a BlackBerry, you're better off moving over to the iPhone or an Android smartphone.  commentary If...

www.Scottrade Ranks as Top Online Brokerage for Customer Loyalty

www.Scottrade is a leading branch-supported online investing firm, has been named a top firm in the 2011 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index for a seventh time. The index asked customers from seven online brokerage firms to determine how they perceive each brand, compare offerings and ultimately make a buying decision. “For more than 30 years, Scottrade has offered the tools, investment education and support to help investors make better online investing decisions,” said Scottrade Chief Marketing Officer Kim Wells. “Ranking as a top online...

Scottrade Review

Scottrade is one of the more established discount stock brokers in the industry, but I have to give them another praise after what happened since I wrote a review about them. This article outlines why Scottrade brings customer service to the next level, and what the brokerage firm offers. What are the Commission Rates Scottrade has always advertised its pricing of $7 per trade, while options are $7 per trade plus $1.25 per contract. Compared with its direct competitors who offer similar services, they are clearly the heapest option. However, on...

Scottrade

Scottrade is a privately owned American discount retail brokerage firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Its Founder, President and CEO is Rodger O. Riney. Scottrade has 500 branch offices around the U.S. Scottrade has no international branch offices but does offer special services to its Asian-Pacific customers with a Chinese service center staffing Chinese-speaking stockbrokers. Scottrade renders both online and branch office services including brokerage services, advisment services, investment education, and offers award-winning online...

Computer Trade In Program

Looking for a computer trade in program to finally upgrade your PC or laptop to get the most from your online surfing or high speed gaming? Computer trade in programs can be your cash for clunkers program for your computer that is older and less responsive. You need to make the most in any purchase you make, especially in tough economic times, this could be a great new means of bargaining for what you want and getting it at a price you set yourself. A trade in program for computers, iPods, laptops, cameras can be a great green day project to get...

Markets trade in a tight range

The Sensex continues to trade in a close range of 50 points with the index paring some of its initial gains. The BSE benchmark index is up 25 points ta 18,321  while the Nifty is trading flat at 5,478. In the broader markets, the smallcap up 0.5%  and the midcap indices gaining 0.2% too have shed some of its early gains but continues to ouperform the Sensex which is trading flat. On the sectoral charts, Realty continues to lead with a 0.7% gain. Metal and Oil & gas adding 0.4% each are the other gainers. It down nearly 1% continues...