Nokia edges out Apple, RIM

Nokia has surprised with a 65% hike in earnings as its new smartphones won market share against Apple and RIM.

It posted a Q4 profit of €948 million ($1.3b), up from €576 million a year earlier, and ahead of analyst forecasts of €533 million. Operating profit leapt from €492 million in Q408 to €1.1 billion in Q409.

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