Samsung going to buy NOKIA !!!?

Samsung after Nokia?

Samsung is rumoured to be looking into a bid for Nokia's handset arm, according to online sources.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that 'market speculation' is linking the Korean firm with the ailing phone manufacturer, just a week after Microsoft was rumoured to be doing the same thing.
However, both Nokia and Samsung have kept quiet on the subject, according to the WSJ, with Samsung stating: "It seems like a market rumor and we don't comment on rumors."

Why?
There seems to be little point in Samsung taking over Nokia's phone business, particularly given that it already has its own Windows Phone 7 handset in the UK, the Samsung Omnia 7, with more planned for the future.
Nokia's stock plummeting in value and its ever-decreasing market share appear to be fuelling speculation that it is in line for a takeover. Selling to a rival would be a massive fall for a brand that was at the top of the mobile phone game just seven years ago.
BGR is also reporting that the Microsoft deal for Nokia fell through because the Finns asked for too much money (£17 billion rather than the £12 billion reportedly tabled), although we'd advise you take such a specific claim with a pinch of salt.

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another analysis 

Why it doesn’t make sense

It seems suspect that Samsung, a brand that has successfully aligned itself with Android, would want to acquire the floundering Nokia. Samsung is poised to take on Apple as Android continues to grow its brand and improve its market position. Its Android handsets – most notably the Galaxy S series – are easily some of the most well-rated and popular on the market, and it’s ready to debut more. The Galaxy tab lineup, while it’s experienced bumps in the road, has easily been the most capable iPad competitor to date. And while it’s probably not something Samsung would take into consideration, it has some major issues with WP7 updates (although it should be mentioned that’s not surprising for Samsung handsets, which have become notorious for OS upgrade roadblocks).
Another reason to be suspect is the recent Microsoft takeover rumors. It’s no secret that acquisition rumors occasionally have positive effects on company stock, as it did for Nokia recently. This could be nothing more than baseless word of mouth spread with the sole intention to give Nokia a little boost.

Why it makes sense

Disclaimer: We’re leaning toward the “doesn’t make sense” side, but want to play devil’s advocate here. The only reason this deal could possibly make sense is if Samsung is interested in establishing itself not only as a top Android provider but the top Windows Phone 7 provider as well. A recent IDC report said that Samsung WP7 phones were “gaining traction” and also mentioned that the manufacturer’s “multiple operating system strategy” could have been a factor in its huge year: It had the largest year-over-year net gain out of Apple, RIM, HTC, and Nokia.
And while Nokia’s various internal issues are a reason Samsung may steer clear, they could also imply the opposite: Nokia has been sounding pretty desperate, and it may be willing to sell to Samsung for far less than we’d expect. The company recently was forced to lower its projected outlook for the rest of the year, furthering explaining it expected second quarter sales to “be substantially below” expectations. Its most recent earnings call fell just short of depressing and shook investor confidence: Nokia went as far as to say that it won’t be setting annual targets for the time being.