Ahead of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) earnings, we take a look at what really drives the company’s stock value and highlight key developments for investors to keep an eye on during the earnings call. It’ll be interesting to hear management’s outlook for the iPad amid a slew of competitor tablet launches this year. We also take a look at Motorola Mobility’s (NYSE:MMI) declining mobile phone market share. You can drag the trend line in the interactive chart below to examine the substantial upside to the company’s stock value from a potential stabilization in its market share.
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Apple – Company of the Day
With Apple set to discuss fiscal Q2 ’11 earnings today, we believe the key items for investors to watch are recent sales figures and guidance for both the iPhone and iPad. We are also eager to hear management’s insight regarding profit margin impact from higher component prices and changes in the product mix.
See our complete analysis of Apple stock
Motorola Mobility – Forecast of the Day
Motorola Mobility has been looking to spark a turnaround in its dissolving market share. The company aggressively expanded its smartphone offerings, launching a slew of smartphones in 2010 powered by Google’s Android OS. While this has been positive on profit margins, mobile phone market share declines have continued.
See our complete analysis of Motorola Mobility stock
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*Editors Note: Republished from Wednesday, April 20th.
