RIM Gets a Prudence Payoff

When Research In Motion and Palm (PALM Quote) reported their quarterly results on Thursday, they had lot of similar things to say.

The two companies, which each essentially offer enhanced cell phones, both posted better-than-expected numbers for the latest quarter. And they both posted strong gains of new customers.

Both companies have come under intense scrutiny in recent months and have seen their stocks slide as a result. Potentially feeding into investor skepticism, both companies warned Thursday of potentially disappointing results in the next quarter. ...