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Her unreasonable attacks on AAPL stopped me from watching Fast Money. I have not seen it in over a month, too bad when it first aired years ago I really enjoyed it.
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It's nice to read the comments of a professional that doesn't write with one wet finger in the air. I'm all for changing ones outlook when fundamentals change, but have some conviction or don't say it. I'm going to check out your website.
Is Apple (AAPL -0.5%) finally close to scoring an iPhone deal with NTT DoCoMo (DCM)? The president of the top Japanese carrier, which has been bleeding share to iPhone-carrying SoftBank (SFTBF.PK) and KDDI, says his company is willing to sell the iPhone if it can reach a mutually beneficial deal. DoCoMo and Apple have reportedly been at odds in the past over Apple's purchase requirements and DoCoMo's insistence on pre-installing some of its apps. (China Mobile) [View news story]
Why would you think that? If Apple can sell 7 million per quarter through that carrier it will smash the forward forecast.
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This article aside, 9 of10 articles are more than bearish on AAPL with companies off to the races that make little profit compared to their valuations.
This is reminding me of how BERK A, was being talked down and the market drove it down while the Nas. went to the moon saying eye balls where more important than profits.
Apple Cash And Investments Are Disclosed And Supports The Stock [View article]
I agree with your thoughts on the matter but only with the domestic money. I don't believe they can use the over seas funds, if possible, I too would like to see it. I would like to see them issue corporate paper to their foreign suppliers allowing for more favorable pricing on finished goods. Apple could help with modernizing plants or using the funds to purchase raw materials. I'll bet Apple could get 8-10% and influence their manufacturers even more than they already do.
"Despite the popularity of cheap smartphones, this will never be the future of Apple’s (AAPL -0.1%) products," says SVP Phil Schiller in an interview with a Chinese paper. He adds that in "every product that Apple creates, we consider using only the best technology available." The remarks throw cold water on reports of a cheaper iPhone featuring less costly materials, and particularly on a Bloomberg report that Apple is considering retail prices of just $99-$149 for the device. Update: The interview's text has been significantly revised. [View news story]
Ready W.S., not you can sell AAPL because it will not have the cheap phone because yesterday you sold it because will.
Good post Ted, as a semi retired business owner of a small chain of retail businesses I always first looked at the impact on the bottom line. The focus on gross margin is anal, now margin is also important but that is related to volume with G.P. A larger bottom line can be attained in numerous ways and many work and sometimes change is good.
A Cheaper iPhone Would Confirm A Lack Of Innovation And Declining Margins At Apple [View article]
Great post! Here is something for the negatives to write about and I'm shocked they haven't picked up on it already. Apple makes great products that last, I know I've owned computers starting in 1986 with the Apple 2. The point is that I use their computers and other products much longer per unit that my friends who are still with H.P. or Dell. The new attack can be that Apple will fail because the products are too good to need quick replacement.
A Cheaper iPhone Would Confirm A Lack Of Innovation And Declining Margins At Apple [View article]
goofydon, I agree with your statement on the Mini AAPL has not been the plus for the share price. I ask how can they sell the product at the upper end of the "guessed" price points and completely sell out and this not be viewed as great for AAPL. This is ignored while the nuts focus on something they can spin as negative.
A Cheaper iPhone Would Confirm A Lack Of Innovation And Declining Margins At Apple [View article]
We are in a zone that no matter what Apple hints at it will be viewed poorly. All we heard about is the need for a less expensive phone for the lower income Chinese and India, ect. So now the nuts have a new attack area. If Apple had come out with a statement against a low cost phone, the stock would sell off for not adding it to their product lineup. It will be interesting to see when the attacks stop.
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I agree with your take on CNBC, they have become unusually negative on AAPL. I don't remember them with any company ever like this. Melissa Lee and Fast Money have lost me as a viewer.
This is as strange as it gets. AAPL is sold because at $329, the Mini will fail, what happens, it sells out everywhere in the world. Apple has a run away hit so then sell it because of margin pressure, this is from the same people who said it must market between $199 -$249. How can both be sold?
Why is it that every nut with a way to spill forth a negative opinion is taken as the truth that moves the share price lower?
How does a company that has the top retail stores in the world not receive credit that they can market directly to the consumer and win them with touch and feel?
Why is it that Apple must lower price points but Nike or BMW does not? How can AMZN and AAPL be valued like this? AMZN made a profit of .08 cents per share TTM while AAPL made $44.15 per share.
Apple Ready To Bounce Back On New Growth Driver [View article]
Is A Cheaper iPhone Really In The Works? [View article]
Is Apple (AAPL -0.5%) finally close to scoring an iPhone deal with NTT DoCoMo (DCM)? The president of the top Japanese carrier, which has been bleeding share to iPhone-carrying SoftBank (SFTBF.PK) and KDDI, says his company is willing to sell the iPhone if it can reach a mutually beneficial deal. DoCoMo and Apple have reportedly been at odds in the past over Apple's purchase requirements and DoCoMo's insistence on pre-installing some of its apps. (China Mobile) [View news story]
Friday's Fantastic Finish: Russell All-Time High, S&P Catching Up [View article]
This is reminding me of how BERK A, was being talked down and the market drove it down while the Nas. went to the moon saying eye balls where more important than profits.
Apple Cash And Investments Are Disclosed And Supports The Stock [View article]
I would like to see them issue corporate paper to their foreign suppliers allowing for more favorable pricing on finished goods. Apple could help with modernizing plants or using the funds to purchase raw materials. I'll bet Apple could get 8-10% and influence their manufacturers even more than they already do.
"Despite the popularity of cheap smartphones, this will never be the future of Apple’s (AAPL -0.1%) products," says SVP Phil Schiller in an interview with a Chinese paper. He adds that in "every product that Apple creates, we consider using only the best technology available." The remarks throw cold water on reports of a cheaper iPhone featuring less costly materials, and particularly on a Bloomberg report that Apple is considering retail prices of just $99-$149 for the device. Update: The interview's text has been significantly revised. [View news story]
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Why is it that every nut with a way to spill forth a negative opinion is taken as the truth that moves the share price lower?
How does a company that has the top retail stores in the world not receive credit that they can market directly to the consumer and win them with touch and feel?
Why is it that Apple must lower price points but Nike or BMW does not? How can AMZN and AAPL be valued like this? AMZN made a profit of .08 cents per share TTM while AAPL made $44.15 per share.