Apple Share Buyback - The Numbers Talk [View article]
@SAR
The problem with your argument is that they would then be running their business in a manner to manipulate the stock price - not in the best manner to manage their business.
This is not Apple. They do all they can to maximize their business and products.
Apple Share Buyback - The Numbers Talk [View article]
@ SAR
You make some very good points, even if I do not agree with all of them.
First: "Taking the author's numbers and assuming the average buyback is $435, what happens if the average share price falls to $335 between now and the end of 2015?"
In the end, anyone who buys stock in any company does so on faith in that company to provide a return (dividends and/or growth). So your question is always in effect on any purchase. I am assuming that the Apple BOD has faith in Apple to grow its value, or at very least retain its current value.
Unless you believe in the negative growth scenario for Apple, then the price is now rather low.
You say: "The landscape is littered..." Returning profits to investors is NOT "financial smoke and mirrors" but standard practice. To do so by stock repurchase is not an unusual method.
Some people want to tinker with a dune buggy. Others just want to drive from here to there reliably. Nothing wrong with the first, but neither with the second.
"Google always has eliminated apps that break the term of services" That is all that Apple does. As I said of the latest Google purge - 60,000 is a lot of apps.
Android Dead? - Part 10: Google Introduces Its Own Walled-Garden [View article]
"Make your own investment decisions thoughtfully. Don't fall in love with companies or their stocks. Do understand the business drivers, business model, and the expectation and ownership structure of the shares in the marketplace. Don't trust the opinions of others."
I agree completely.
I do present various points. Whether I am biased or not should not be the issue, but rather whether the points make any sense or not. (I admit from the get go that I am an Apple fan, but I have also criticized Apple at times as well.)
- I should note, that never did I say - in the first article or any other - that Apple was a better investment than Google. In this series I merely make some points as to potential areas of concern to Android users/investors. It is for the reader to read, judge if the arguments have any validity, and then decide for him- or herself what affect this will have on the future.
Android Is Dead, Part 3: The Numbers [View article]
I just got a ATV. Chase - you do have a point that the interface is pretty bad. It's a great example of how a good thing taken to an extreme can be awful. Simplicity taken too far makes the interface very annoying.
For example, To run a film in netflix you have to go down about six levels. To get back out you have to retrace the six levels. Then, if you want to return to your movie, you go through the whole bloody thing again.
That said, however.... I do really like it and have no intention of returning it.
Apple Share Buyback - The Numbers Talk [View article]
The problem with your argument is that they would then be running their business in a manner to manipulate the stock price - not in the best manner to manage their business.
This is not Apple. They do all they can to maximize their business and products.
Apple Share Buyback - The Numbers Talk [View article]
You make some very good points, even if I do not agree with all of them.
First: "Taking the author's numbers and assuming the average buyback is $435, what happens if the average share price falls to $335 between now and the end of 2015?"
In the end, anyone who buys stock in any company does so on faith in that company to provide a return (dividends and/or growth). So your question is always in effect on any purchase. I am assuming that the Apple BOD has faith in Apple to grow its value, or at very least retain its current value.
Unless you believe in the negative growth scenario for Apple, then the price is now rather low.
You say: "The landscape is littered..." Returning profits to investors is NOT "financial smoke and mirrors" but standard practice. To do so by stock repurchase is not an unusual method.
Regards!
Apple Share Buyback - The Numbers Talk [View article]
Thanks for the update.
Apple Share Buyback - The Numbers Talk [View article]
Apple Share Buyback - The Numbers Talk [View article]
Thank you so much for your kind words AND for letting me know your feelings. It is very gratifying to know that someone appreciates one's work.
Best Windows Laptop? MacBook Pro! [View article]
Some people want to tinker with a dune buggy. Others just want to drive from here to there reliably. Nothing wrong with the first, but neither with the second.
Valuing A Triumphant BlackBerry [View article]
"...if Lazaridis had a little more foresight."
I agree with you completely. I examined the one main reason for BB's fall here:
http://bit.ly/QzAsG4
Valuing A Triumphant BlackBerry [View article]
Good article. A lot of "ifs" in there, but if the future where known then investing would be boring! :-)
Good luck to all you BB fans.
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Some months ago I wrote:
Does BB have a chance to come back?
http://seekingalpha.co...
Best Windows Laptop? MacBook Pro! [View article]
Thanks for the input!
Android Dead? - Part 10: Google Introduces Its Own Walled-Garden [View article]
http://seekingalpha.co...
"Google always has eliminated apps that break the term of services" That is all that Apple does. As I said of the latest Google purge - 60,000 is a lot of apps.
Android Dead? - Part 10: Google Introduces Its Own Walled-Garden [View article]
I agree completely.
I do present various points. Whether I am biased or not should not be the issue, but rather whether the points make any sense or not. (I admit from the get go that I am an Apple fan, but I have also criticized Apple at times as well.)
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I should note, that never did I say - in the first article or any other - that Apple was a better investment than Google. In this series I merely make some points as to potential areas of concern to Android users/investors. It is for the reader to read, judge if the arguments have any validity, and then decide for him- or herself what affect this will have on the future.
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Thank you for your comments.
Android Dead? - Part 9: Is Google 'Nefarious'? [View article]
Android Dead? - Part 9: Is Google 'Nefarious'? [View article]
Android Is Dead, Part 3: The Numbers [View article]
Android Is Dead, Part 3: The Numbers [View article]
For example, To run a film in netflix you have to go down about six levels. To get back out you have to retrace the six levels. Then, if you want to return to your movie, you go through the whole bloody thing again.
That said, however.... I do really like it and have no intention of returning it.