BlackBerry maker RIM ekes out profit, tops forecasts

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has reported a small profit after three consecutive quarterly losses, offering some optimism for the struggling smartphone maker.

The Canadian based firm posted a net profit was US$9 million in the fiscal third quarter ending December 1 despite the loss of one million subscribers.

That profit compared with a loss of US$235 million in the second quarter and a gain a year ago of US$265 million.

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