With a wholesale ASP of ~$650, the iPhone is much more expensive than the average Android phone before subsidies kick in. That's proving to be a problem in markets where subsidies don't exist, or where consumers prefer to buy phones prepaid rather than agree to expensive contracts. In crisis-hit Greece and Portugal, for example, Apple's (AAPL) smartphone share remains below 10%, leaving Android (GOOG) to dominate the market. (also) [View news story]
Who cares if the welfare state of Greece can't afford an i-phone? I don't. Sell to the other billion people that actually work for a living. Better yet, the IMF can create a, 'Donate to the poor Greek i-phone fund'. USA is on it's way to being a welfare state. It is difficult living in a country that I feel is loosing credibility and respect.
I look forward to my 1 time special dividend from apple before the tax the rich 'Comrade Obama' signs his tax laws!!!
Contrarian Idea: Buying Natural Gas When Everyone Hates It [View article]
I think I get it, UNG is not a buy. I would'nt anyway, because I don't invest in futures. But the knowledge I get from the comments is immense. Thank you all for your insightful comments!
Retailers in some Chinese cities have been ordered to halt sales of iPads (AAPL), according to media reports. The move follows a lawsuit in which Proview claims it's owned the name for over a decade. Another report has iPads being confiscated from retailers in Shijiazhuang. Apple quivers, +1.8% and over $500/share. [View news story]
Isn't funny the country that steals tech, stops the sales of the biggest product in history of tech, because of the 'name', rights. LOL
Another Secondary Offering: mREIT CYS Investments' Smart Move [View article]
Thursday, February 9, 5:20 AM Officials are on the verge of announcing an agreement worth as much as $26B with the nation's top mortgage banks, with an announcement possible as soon as this morning. The five banks involved are BofA (BAC), Ally Financial, JPMorgan (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC) and Citigroup (C). (see also)
Another Secondary Offering: mREIT CYS Investments' Smart Move [View article]
I see you are nly. How do you think the possible fines from the government will affect the earnings in the quater they are paid. That is the reason I chose TWO and CIM over NLY?
Whatever You Do, Don't Do This Before Apple's Earnings [View article]
I feel stupid. I read all this technical stuff. I am just a simple guy. I bought aapl, in 1999, 2004, 2007 and 2009. Never sold once in my IRA. Not a millionare. But not poor, at least in my IRA.
Oil And Gas: A Trend That May Pull Down Pipeline Stocks, MLPs And ETFs/ETNs [View article]
As always there will some exceptions to the theory. 'Long haul gas MLP', should be the real concern and the headline. Local pipeline MLP, such as CHKM, is performing well, http://bit.ly/wqwCZg , note the 'related companies' chart. I was going to dump my position until I reviewed it and compared. I am also in the long term camp. Long CHKM.
Apple May Have Jumped The Shark And Reached Its Zenith [View article]
I love negative articles on apple. It gives me unedited opinion from intelligent readers. Which in turn, gives me greater confidence in my long position.Thanks to all respondents.
If Apple Is Lebron James, Then Microsoft Is Kevin Durant [View article]
With a wholesale ASP of ~$650, the iPhone is much more expensive than the average Android phone before subsidies kick in. That's proving to be a problem in markets where subsidies don't exist, or where consumers prefer to buy phones prepaid rather than agree to expensive contracts. In crisis-hit Greece and Portugal, for example, Apple's (AAPL) smartphone share remains below 10%, leaving Android (GOOG) to dominate the market. (also) [View news story]
I look forward to my 1 time special dividend from apple before the tax the rich 'Comrade Obama' signs his tax laws!!!
Contrarian Idea: Buying Natural Gas When Everyone Hates It [View article]
Contrarian Idea: Buying Natural Gas When Everyone Hates It [View article]
Retailers in some Chinese cities have been ordered to halt sales of iPads (AAPL), according to media reports. The move follows a lawsuit in which Proview claims it's owned the name for over a decade. Another report has iPads being confiscated from retailers in Shijiazhuang. Apple quivers, +1.8% and over $500/share. [View news story]
Another Secondary Offering: mREIT CYS Investments' Smart Move [View article]
Another Secondary Offering: mREIT CYS Investments' Smart Move [View article]
Another Secondary Offering: mREIT CYS Investments' Smart Move [View article]
Why Target Doesn't Look Attractive At These Levels [View article]
Some Context For Apple's Massive Numbers [View article]
Whatever You Do, Don't Do This Before Apple's Earnings [View article]
Oil And Gas: A Trend That May Pull Down Pipeline Stocks, MLPs And ETFs/ETNs [View article]
Goldman Sachs' Favorite High Yield Stocks [View article]
There are a lot of former GS employee in SEC and government. Politicians after being GS employee, yeah, I trust them, NOT!
Here is the list.
http://bit.ly/yoVHrM
Apple May Have Jumped The Shark And Reached Its Zenith [View article]
Long since '07.
Can Qualcomm Break Out? [View article]