More than 350 coal-fired generators, or ~6% of U.S. power generating capacity, are too old and dirty and should be retired in favor of cleaner alternatives, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Citizens. Southern Co. (SO) has the highest number of "ripe for retirement" plants at 48, followed by the Tennessee Valley Authority's 28, and Duke Energy (DUK) with 17. [View news story]
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Any company that touches retail will keep a watchful eye on Wal-Mart's (WMT -0.6%) Q3 earnings report this week with the Arkansas-based juggernaut now accounting for 10% of all retail sales in the U.S. The company is expected to show a healthy 10% Y/Y rise in profits when it discloses results on Thursday. One of the most closely-watched Wal-Mart numbers will be U.S. same-store sales growth to see if the retailer can keep pace with Target (~2%) and cut into Costco's growth rate (~7%) edge over it. (Earnings preview) [View news story]
Shipping times for the iPhone 5 have fallen to 2-3 weeks from 3-4 weeks at Apple's (AAPL -0.7%) online store. Gene Munster and AT&T both remarked last Friday the iPhone 5's supply situation was improving, though Foxconn noted earlier in the week it's still unable to meet demand. [View news story]
Quick take on Apple/HTC: If the deal reflects a new willingness by Apple to make peace with Android OEMs, it's likely for one or more of the following reasons. 1) Apple realizes its costly legal war has done little thus far to halt Android's share gains, or to cripple iPhone rivals. 2) Apple is aware its lawsuits are hurting its image in some circles. 3) Apple realizes it could reap a windfall from Android royalties. For example, a royalty of $10-$15/device (on par with what Microsoft is reportedly charging) could yield over $5B/year, given activation trends. [View news story]
Apple (AAPL) has seen some ex-employees take shots at it lately. Former sales exec David Sabotta criticized Tim Cook's people skills, hiring acumen, and passion for technology. Former engineer Dan Crow argued the same top-down business structure that allowed Steve Jobs to build an empire is now a liability, since no one can fill Jobs' shoes. And last month, Steve Wozniak called Apple "arrogant" for refusing to make a larger iPhone. "Not all people want the same thing. A lot of people want the big screens." [View news story]
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Apple (AAPL) has seen some ex-employees take shots at it lately. Former sales exec David Sabotta criticized Tim Cook's people skills, hiring acumen, and passion for technology. Former engineer Dan Crow argued the same top-down business structure that allowed Steve Jobs to build an empire is now a liability, since no one can fill Jobs' shoes. And last month, Steve Wozniak called Apple "arrogant" for refusing to make a larger iPhone. "Not all people want the same thing. A lot of people want the big screens." [View news story]
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More than 350 coal-fired generators, or ~6% of U.S. power generating capacity, are too old and dirty and should be retired in favor of cleaner alternatives, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Citizens. Southern Co. (SO) has the highest number of "ripe for retirement" plants at 48, followed by the Tennessee Valley Authority's 28, and Duke Energy (DUK) with 17. [View news story]
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Any company that touches retail will keep a watchful eye on Wal-Mart's (WMT -0.6%) Q3 earnings report this week with the Arkansas-based juggernaut now accounting for 10% of all retail sales in the U.S. The company is expected to show a healthy 10% Y/Y rise in profits when it discloses results on Thursday. One of the most closely-watched Wal-Mart numbers will be U.S. same-store sales growth to see if the retailer can keep pace with Target (~2%) and cut into Costco's growth rate (~7%) edge over it. (Earnings preview) [View news story]
Shipping times for the iPhone 5 have fallen to 2-3 weeks from 3-4 weeks at Apple's (AAPL -0.7%) online store. Gene Munster and AT&T both remarked last Friday the iPhone 5's supply situation was improving, though Foxconn noted earlier in the week it's still unable to meet demand. [View news story]
As expected, with a comfortable majority, Greece passes its 2013 austerity budget. German finmin Schaeuble maintains there's no rush on signing off on the newest €31B tranche of aid, though. [View news story]
Quick take on Apple/HTC: If the deal reflects a new willingness by Apple to make peace with Android OEMs, it's likely for one or more of the following reasons. 1) Apple realizes its costly legal war has done little thus far to halt Android's share gains, or to cripple iPhone rivals. 2) Apple is aware its lawsuits are hurting its image in some circles. 3) Apple realizes it could reap a windfall from Android royalties. For example, a royalty of $10-$15/device (on par with what Microsoft is reportedly charging) could yield over $5B/year, given activation trends. [View news story]
Apple (AAPL) has seen some ex-employees take shots at it lately. Former sales exec David Sabotta criticized Tim Cook's people skills, hiring acumen, and passion for technology. Former engineer Dan Crow argued the same top-down business structure that allowed Steve Jobs to build an empire is now a liability, since no one can fill Jobs' shoes. And last month, Steve Wozniak called Apple "arrogant" for refusing to make a larger iPhone. "Not all people want the same thing. A lot of people want the big screens." [View news story]
Apple (AAPL) has seen some ex-employees take shots at it lately. Former sales exec David Sabotta criticized Tim Cook's people skills, hiring acumen, and passion for technology. Former engineer Dan Crow argued the same top-down business structure that allowed Steve Jobs to build an empire is now a liability, since no one can fill Jobs' shoes. And last month, Steve Wozniak called Apple "arrogant" for refusing to make a larger iPhone. "Not all people want the same thing. A lot of people want the big screens." [View news story]