The nature-bullying capitalists at Dubai International Capital have have purchased an undisclosed number of Sony Corp. shares, estimated to be worth approximately $500 million. Dubai’s acquiring a substantial stake in Sony’s pie drove up Sony shares by 4.6 percent ($50.6 USD).

Analysts question the move by the oil-fed barons. “If Dubai Int. knows something about Sony’s plans for 2008, then they know a heck of a lot more than Sony’s own employees,” said Doug Pillates. “With the PS3 diving and Sony’s other products losing out to a substantially competitive market, we can only guess that something big is about to be announced.”

After the news was released, rumors swirled around the Internet about possible products coming in 2008, some individuals stating that a BlackBerry-style device from Sony was on it’s way in and others saying Sony has unannounced plans for their version of a multi-media iPhone/PSP hybrid.