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    • Will Apple's Sept. Quarter Guidance Disappoint the Street? [view article]
      The way Apple records revenue will be the same as the previous version regardless if Apple gets all the cash up-front. The reason Apple recognizes revenue over 24 months is because it gives free software upgrades without charging for them. If Apple actually charged for the upgrades, they could recognize the entire price of the phone as revenue on the front end. The reason for this accounting method is that you cannot record revenue fully if a seller is obligated to give a buyer services after the initial sale (e.g. original iPhone owners being able to install version 2.0 a year after purchase). Though Apple is not obligated to develop any upgrades to software they have a history of making upgrades and giving them to owners for free. Jul 16 12:19 AM
    • Investing in Dividend Paying Companies [view article]
      quick..be careful. You are probably walking into a value trap, with many of the that ETFs holdings cutting their dividends. Jul 16 12:08 AM
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