BlackBerry shares rise as WSJ report highlights QNX automotive software business momentum

Blackberry (TSX:BB) shares rose almost 6% on Monday, reaching their highest level in more than a year, following a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report highlighting renewed momentum in the company's automotive software business. This extends a strong rally for BlackBerry, which is up about 51% so far this year, as investors continue to reassess the company's shift away from smartphones and toward embedded software.