RIM Takeover On The Cards?

Shares in Canada's Research In Motion (RIM) rose by US$2.60 on October 4 2011, the largest jump since July 2009, following a disastrous first three quarters of the year. The rise has been attributed to the disappointing unveiling of Apple's iPhone 4S, sharp growth in emerging markets and also rumours that the company may be an acquisition target. BMI takes a look at the company's performance over 2011 and the challenges it faces going into 2012, and analyses the acquisition rumours.

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