Rumors that wireless giant Nokia Corp. might buy Palm Inc. have helped fuel the U.S. handset maker’s stock this year, but most industry observers doubt such a deal would happen.

Overpriced and under-represented in its market, Palm has limited appeal to any potential suitor.

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Shares of Sprint Nextel Corp. and Ciena Corp., the leading gainers in the telecommunications sector the past two days, were the top decliners in Wednesday trades.

Shares get a lift after two brokers upgrade the maker of mobile devices, on the notion that the downside for the stock is limited despite immense competition in the smartphone sector.

Sprint Nextel Corp. and Ciena Corp. are the top performers in the telecommunications sector for a second day.

Eye-catching “now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t” keypad and display are stylish on the outside, while full QWERTY keyboard inside makes Incognito a messaging powerhouse

More merry with downloadable applications to help shop, cook and organize