Fedman

Apple’s Uncharacteristically Sloppy Execution

What is absurd to me is all this focus on speculation as opposed to fact. Apple gave great earnings and said that they are guiding lower due to back to school sale incentives. It is clear that they are at the critical mass point where a gain in market share is more important that a gain in profit, for the long term of the company.

We can all take away from the conference call what we will, but I came away with the feeling that Apple was entering a new era where they could be the dominant force in several key market places that would ensure them a long lasting bright future.

All the issues of Steve's health, how they account for iphone sales, etc are really for traders. For an investor, do you agree that they should focus on market share or one quarter's profit? I think the pricing of the new Iphone convinced them that there is tremendous market share that is price sensitive and they're going for it. I, as an investor, am pleased.