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Apple Bonds In ETFs: If, When And How?Matt Tucker • Wed, May 22
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Apple's CEO Discusses F4Q12 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Oct 25, 2012 • 6 Comments
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Apple's CEO Discusses F3Q12 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Jul 24, 2012 • 18 Comments
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Apple's CEO Presents at WWDC 2012 Keynote Address (Transcript)Tue, Jun 12, 2012 • 2 Comments
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Apple's CEO Discusses Q2 2012 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Apr 24, 2012 • 13 Comments
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Apple's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Jan 24, 2012 • 7 Comments
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Apple's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Oct 18, 2011 • 7 Comments
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Apple Management Discusses Q3 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Jul 19, 2011 • 1 Comment
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Apple Management Discusses Q2 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptWed, Apr 20, 2011 • 10 Comments
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Apple Management Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Jan 18, 2011 • 2 Comments
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Apple's CEO Discusses F4Q10 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptMon, Oct 18, 2010 • 15 Comments
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Apple Inc. F3Q10 (Qtr End 06/26/10) Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Jul 20, 2010 • 4 Comments
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Apple Inc. F2Q10 (Qtr end 03/27/10) Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Apr 20, 2010 • 7 Comments
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Apple Inc. F1Q10 (Qtr End 12/26/09) Earnings Call TranscriptMon, Jan 25, 2010 • 5 Comments
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Apple F4Q09 (Qtr End 9/26/09) Earnings Call TranscriptMon, Oct 19, 2009 • 6 Comments
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Apple F3Q09 (Qtr End 6/27/09) Earnings Call TranscriptTue, Jul 21, 2009 • 1 Comment
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Apple, Inc. F2Q09 (Qtr End 03/28/09) Earnings Call TranscriptThu, Apr 23, 2009
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Apple Inc. F1Q09 (Qtr End 12/27/08) Earnings Call TranscriptWed, Jan 21, 2009 • 4 Comments
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- Tuesday, May 14, 2:36 PM Apple (AAPL -2.5%) has dived over the last 30 minutes of trading on heavy volume, without any news to explain the move. The decline comes with the NASDAQ still up 0.5% on the day. 74 Comments [Tech, On the Move, Breaking News]
- Tuesday, May 14, 8:22 AM More Tepper: Turning to individual ideas, he says Citigroup (C) has become one of his biggest positions. On Apple (AAPL): If the company doesn't have something "revolutionary" coming, it better do something "evolutionary" - bigger screen, cheap iPhone. If we don't see anything by September, then it's "Houston we got a problem," and Tepper hopes he's quicker on the sell button than everybody else. 7 Comments [Quick Ideas]
- Monday, May 13, 6:30 PM Apple (AAPL) roundup: 1) Jefferies' Peter Misek, fairly plugged in to supply chain movements, thinks June quarter iPad build plans have been raised to 20M-25M, and that iPhone build plans stand at 25M-30M. 2H build order pickups are forecast for both as new hardware launches. 2) Brian White's Apple Monitor (tracks supplier sales) also indicates stabilizing orders - April sales rose 1% M/M, slightly better than a -1% historical average (possibly good news for CRUS). 3) T-Mobile USA (TMUS) has raised the down payment for a 16GB iPhone 5 by $50 to $149, bringing the total 24-month cost to $630. 2 Comments [Tech]
- Friday, May 10, 6:25 PM Apple (AAPL -0.8%) roundup: 1) Gene Munster fires up his spreadsheet and concludes the odds of Apple's gross margin (37.5% in FQ2) falling below 30% are close to nil. He thinks GM would still be 32% even if a cheaper iPhone cannibalized 50% of regular iPhone sales and had only a 15% GM, and a TV with a 10% GM arrived. 2) The USPTO has rejected more Apple patent claims (previous). This time, they involve a patent for showing translucent images. Apple will almost certainly appeal. 3) A Strategy Analytics survey found 4.5" was the most preferred smartphone display size in 2H12. Moreover, a majority of respondents "indicated that they preferred prototypes that have a larger screen than their current phone." 13 Comments [Tech]
- Friday, May 10, 12:52 AM "Our thesis is that AAPL has a terrific operating platform, engendering a loyal, sticky and growing customer base that will make repeated purchases ... Unfortunately, there have been a series of disappointments," writes David Einhorn in Greenlight Capital's Q1 letter, defending his bullishness on Apple (AAPL) after a 17% Q1 drop. He also defends his lightning-rod efforts to get Apple to remove Prop. 2 and change its capital structure. Vodafone (VOD - 21% Q1 gain) is another name Einhorn remains bullish on, believing "substantial value" could still be unlocked if a Verizon Wireless deal happens, and speculating AT&T might buy what's left of the carrier. (previous) 12 Comments [Tech, Quick Ideas]
- Wednesday, May 8, 12:53 PM More on Morgan Stanley/Apple: Huberty claims iPhone 5 shipments are now "on track to meet carrier volume expectations" following a slow start. She also thinks iPhone 4 price cuts could boost near-term demand (will margins take a hit?). Apple has been offering iPhone 4 promotions in India and other major emerging markets, in order to woo buyers who can't afford its regular unsubsidized price ($485 in India). In-line with many other reports, Huberty expects the iPhone 5S to launch around September, and a cheaper iPhone to arrive. 11 Comments [Tech]
- Wednesday, May 8, 12:40 PM The Chinese government is expected to issue 4G TD-LTE licenses by year's end, writes Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty in a bullish note on Apple (AAPL +1.2%). The licenses could pave the way for China Mobile (CHL), which has 700M+ subs and is spending $6.75B this year on its TD-LTE network (still in trial mode), to begin selling the iPhone. One potential roadblock: China Unicom (CHU) and China Telecom (CHA) want the government to take its time in issuing TD-LTE licenses. CHA wants to delay its 4G capex, and both carriers are supporting the FDD-LTE standard (far more popular outside of China). (AAPL/CHL agreement) 6 Comments [Tech]
- Wednesday, May 8, 10:31 AM T-Mobile USA (TMUS +0.2%) has sold 500K iPhone 5 (AAPL +1.1%) units since it began sales on April 12. That's a solid start for the low-end carrier, whose decision to sell the iPhone unsubsidized (with installment plans) could have big industry implications if it goes well. The info was provided in T-Mobile's Q1 report (exc. MetroPCS), which otherwise was ho-hum. 579K customers were added, and branded customers rose for the first time in 15 quarters. But 199K more postpaid subs were lost, service revenue fell 9.9% Y/Y, and adjusted EBITDA fell 7.5% to $1.2B. Branded prepaid ARPU +11% to $28.25, but branded postpaid ARPU -6% to $54.07. 3 Comments [Tech, Earnings]
- Tuesday, May 7, 9:45 AM Greenlight Capital has added to its Apple (AAPL +0.4%) position, David Einhorn tells Bloomberg, while once more voicing his approval (previous) of Apple's new cash-return efforts. Separately, NPD's Richard Shim says LG Display (LPL) and others could start mass-production of panels for a retina iPad Mini by June or July. KGI Securities recently claimed display yield issues could push back mass-production of the entire device until October. Comment! [Tech]
- Monday, May 6, 1:54 PM Apple (AAPL +2.6%) commanded 57% of smartphone profits in Q1, and Samsung (SSNLF.PK) 43%, estimates Canaccord's Mike Walkley. All other OEMs collectively broke even, after having lost money last year. Apple's profit share is down from 2012's 69%, and Samsung's up from 2012's 34% - chalk those changes up to Samsung's share gains and Apple's gross margin decline. Walkley also writes Samsung's Galaxy S4 is off to a strong start (in spite of some reports of overheating), that checks indicate U.S. BlackBerry Z10 (BBRY +0.7%) sales are soft, and that U.K. Q10 supplies have been limited. 35 Comments [Tech]
- Monday, May 6, 8:02 AM The cycle turns. Apple's (AAPL) price target is upped to $525 from $465 by Barclays' Ben Reitzes, who maintains his Buy on the stock. Reitzes is no doubt a fan of the capital return plan after he got onboard months ago with the Einhorn idea of significantly bumping the dividend/buyback without touching overseas cash. Shares +1% premarket. 18 Comments [Tech, On the Move]
- Monday, May 6, 6:09 AM Apple's (AAPL) stringent policies with telecom carriers - including minimum sales requirements - and the iPhone's high price and its technical needs, are preventing the company from addressing a market of 2.8B customers, research firm Asymco.com estimates. Tellingly, Apple has signed fewer than a dozen new carriers since September 2011, helping to explain the device's slowing growth and Samsung's (SSNLF.PK) increasing dominance. 10 Comments [Tech, Consumer]
- Saturday, May 4, 3:52 PM Barron's is out with its list of the 500 financially strongest companies as ranked after a rigorous cash and sales analysis. A quick filter on the list shows a good chunk of the names trade with a single-digit price to earnings ratio including Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT). Despite all the buzz about booming auto sales in the U.S. and China, concerns about growth for Goodyear's products in other regions of the globe have lowered expectations. But with auto sale estimates for full-year being taken higher, Goodyear could see enough consistent revenue growth to justify a higher trading multiple. (Top 25: AAPL, WCC, WDC, DVA, CHRW, QCOM, JOY, V, STX, MRC, MA, CVI, COF, SYMC, MCK, WCG, ETN, BRCM, TMO, CI, CBI, NOV, WNR, HFC, DK) 39 Comments [Consumer, Quick Ideas]
- Friday, May 3, 1:11 PM Apple (AAPL +1.3%) roundup: 1) Moody's estimates Apple's debt offering will save the company $9.2B in tax payments that would have to be made if offshore cash was used to finance planned buybacks. 2) TSMC (TSM -0.3%) will reportedly manufacture the app processor for an iPhone due in 2H14 (the iPhone 6?), but Samsung will manufacture the iPhone 5S' processor (previous). 3) Apple has filed patent applications for curved battery designs - could they be used in more flexible iOS hardware? 4) Regional carrier U.S. Cellular (USM -2.9%) plans to finally sell the iPhone. 8 Comments [Tech]
- Wednesday, May 1, 7:09 PM IDC's Q1 tablet figures are even gaudier than Strategy Analytics'. the firm thinks shipments soared 142% Y/Y to 49.2M. Strategy estimates "only" 117% growth to 40.6M units. The main reason: IDC thinks Android (GOOG) shipments surged to 27.8M, giving them a 56.5% share; Strategy only estimates 17.6M. The iPad (AAPL) is estimated to have a 39.6% share, down from Q4's 43.6%. Samsung's (SSNLF.PK) share is believed to have risen to 17.9% from 15.1%, and Amazon's (AMZN) to have dropped to 3.7% from 11.5% (shipment timings are a likely factor). Whereas Strategy thinks 3M Windows 8/RT (MSFT) tablets were shipped, IDC estimates only 1.8M (1.6M Win. 8, 200K RT), with 900K involving Surface. 3 Comments [Tech]
- Wednesday, May 1, 1:11 PM Apple (AAPL -1.3%) roundup: 1) Bloomberg reports Jony Ive's team is "racing to finish iOS 7," expected to feature a major UI overhaul, in time for a preview at June's WWDC. This meshes with what John Gruber reported hearing a month ago. Bloomberg also reports Ive has "met with makers of gesture [recognition] technology" - is Leap Motion among them? 2) Top Apple shareholder Fidelity Contrafund cut its stake by 12% in Q1; fund manager Will Danoff is worried about competition and margin pressure (previous). 3) Apple's collaboration with automakers has reportedly extended to creating in-car consoles that support iPhone docking and access to Maps/Siri. 17 Comments [Tech]
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$AAPL McCain says what he really wanted to ask is "why the hell I have to keep updating the apps on my iPhone." lol - View all 1 replies
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Vegas Ben: TC responded that it is to make them better, but that is a lie. Everybody knows that the real reason is to add more ads to the apps.
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This tax hearing on $AAPL is absurd. Good job Congress, everybody knows the laws are flawed. - View all 5 replies
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Energysystems: DC is filled with elected robber barons, who only care about their own. -
TruffelPig: AAPL stock has regained all losses and is green now. People seem to agree with you all!
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combatcorpsmanVN
$AAPL - bring the money back home -- pay the taxes due. The US is the best country on earth -- quit screwing the United States!!!! - View all 17 replies
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Vegas Ben: Is it 2.5 times better? Because it costs 2.5 times as much, based on P/S, P/E, etc...
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$AAPL US politicians soak up all the Lobbyist money available from corporations and then pretend to regulate corporate activities -HYPOCRACY - View all 3 replies
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combatcorpsmanVN: Thank you for remembering and for your thoughtfulness. Much appreciated.
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Noodlez
$BBRY lower (on no news) than $AAPL (tax avoidance) even with cook's public hearing today. amazing! http://nyti.ms/191tW3c - View all 11 replies
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Vegas Ben: To me, the fact that it is near even after the huge amount of public bashing yesterday is a good sign, but waiting is probably a good idea.
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Vegas Ben: As I read the live blogs of the hearing,I'm reminded that Congress is inept and unable to accomplish much of anything, especially tax reform
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Perkins Cove: Helio....your thread....you get the last word. I just feel sorry for you.
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Markos Kaminis
The details on what's going on with Apple today and the Senate hearing http://seekingalpha.com/a/v1q3 $AAPL #Apple - View all 0 replies
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Stone Fox Capital
This tax hearing on $AAPL is absurd. Good job Congress, everybody knows the laws are flawed. - View all 5 replies
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Energysystems: DC is filled with elected robber barons, who only care about their own.
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TruffelPig: AAPL stock has regained all losses and is green now. People seem to agree with you all!
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hahaha48: I did not know that loophole. NO taxes at all anywhere. We need an alternate minimum tax for corporations just like for individuals -
Sam Liu: this foreign tax avoidance is hurting foreign govt budgets. Contributing to the global decline!
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Christopher F. Davis
$GOOG to 1,000 talk reminds me of the old $AAPL talk. Might be worth throwing 300 bucks into a way out of money put lol. - View all 1 replies
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Jason Burack: The trend trading hedge funds & HFT will turn that into a bubble too
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Clayton Rulli: Yeah they do need one. I've been begging for a new product for months!http://seekingalpha.com/a/mvgh
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karmaprod: The pop right now is Tim Cook proactively making an appearance before congress. This guy needs to get out more!
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Charles Margolis: Maybe they just do not have the 64GB models or they only got a limited number of them. They might be out of stock because those got bought. -
Michael Blair: It is possible for sure. I look at the lists every now and then to see what is selling. This is the first time it was not Apple filled
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oneotherfool: HUGE difference between not being on the list to begin with, and not making the "top 20" list. So again, I'm not sure how this is relevant. -
Michael Blair: Are there no iPhones sold by Amazon with service? I don't know but the absence seemed odd to me.
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Michael Blair
$AAPL list of best seller smart phones with service plans from Amazon today lists no iPhone in top 20!! - View all 3 replies
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jamesingram32: While I'm long $NOK, I cannot believe a NOKIA smartphone outsells aapl...yet! Give it another 18 months :) -
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Vegas Ben
Lots of fresh speculation on MacBook refresh at WWDC! It could give a much needed boost $AAPL! http://bit.ly/16xyy2m - View all 2 replies
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2ng: macbooks? Nah, they better present some good stuff with the iOs 7 and the iphone 5s or apple longs, me included, will be ruined
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Vegas Ben: As an Apple long, I'd be incredibly happy to see them release anything!
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Matt Cilderman: I would say that the number of people who know about it is growing rapidly...especially due to it's new iOS release.
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vandeley: It was probably booked in as a Dividend Accrual but you wouldn't actually receive the cash until the pay date
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jamesingram32: nearly hit green just 5 days ago. I'm sure the catalyst will happen to take this higher. aapl dollars currently in goog, but
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jamesingram32: small things change the sentiment, as they did for aapl last fall. e.g. the U.K. government is in a bun fight with google right now
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Wilson Wang: HAHA! That's not value, that's simply avoiding disaster.
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synchrogeddon
I got dividend from $AAPL 2 days ago and they cut from it 30% for tax, why so much? I'm not living in US by the way... - View all 5 replies
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jamesingram32: you need to fill in a W-8BEN form for your broker if your country has a double taxation agreement with U.S.A.
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