Updating MOTOROLA MOBILITY HOLDINGS INC. and MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC.

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On January 4, 2011, investors in the old Motorola Inc. (New York symbol MOT) received one share of Motorola Mobility (New York symbol MMI) for every eight old shares they held. Following the distribution, the old Motorola changed its name to Motorola Solutions Inc., and consolidated its shares on a 1-for-7 basis. MOTOROLA MOBILITY HOLDINGS INC. $26 makes mobile phones and home-entertainment equipment. These markets are highly competitive, and technology changes quickly. That’s why we’re moving Motorola Mobility to our WSSF Aggressive Growth Portfolio. Still, the company’s new products, such as the Xoom tablet computer, should help it compete. Buy. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC. $43 makes specialized equipment, such as bar-code scanners and radios for police and fire vehicles. These products’ sales are growing much more slowly than cellphone sales. Still, the company is a market leader with a large customer base. Buy. Buy…