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iPhone XR Will Cannibalize Sales Of Premium iPhones, But That Shouldn’t Worry Apple
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) launched three new iPhones, which include an upgrade to the iPhone X, called the iPhone XS (starting at $1,000), a new plus-sized version called iPhone XS Max ($1,100) and a relatively more affordable 6.1 inch LCD version cal...
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Key Takeaways From Sonos’ First Earnings Report As A Public Company
Wireless home audio equipment maker Sonos (NASDAQ:SONO) published its first set of results as a public company, posting a year-over-year decline in quarterly revenues and a wider net loss, causing the company’s stock price to decline by nea...
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How A Trade War With China Would Impact Apple’s Valuation: An Interactive Analysis
On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he was planning another round of tariffs against China to the tune of $267 billion, which would come on top of the $200 billion in Chinese goods that the U.S. is already targeting. The Presi...
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Apple’s Next iPhone Cycle Should Bolster Margins, ASPs
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is expected to launch three new iPhones at an event next Wednesday. We expect the new line-up, which is likely to include a second generation 5.8 inch iPhone X, a plus-sized version of the iPhone X and a slightly more afforda...
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How Has Apple’s Cash Conversion Cycle Changed Over The Years?
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands out among companies with a retail-driven business model due to its negative cash conversion cycle (CCC) – which signifies that the technology giant largely runs its supply chain through credit extended by its vend...
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Is Apple’s Soaring R&D A Sign Of Good Things To Come?
Apple ‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) research and development spending has been trending higher, growing at a CAGR of about 25% between FY’14 and FY’17. That said, the higher R&D spending isn’t exactly translating into meaningfully higher profi...
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New 6.1-Inch iPhone Could Be Apple’s Most Important Device Since iPhone 6
Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone line-up looks set for a big refresh this fall, with the company expected to launch three new devices . While Apple is likely to introduce the second generation 5.8 inch iPhone X and a plus-sized version of the ...
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Apple Posts Solid Q3 Results As It Prepares For Next Big iPhone Refresh
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) posted a stronger than expected set of Q3 FY’18 results, driven by robust growth in its Services business and higher average selling prices for iPhones. Although Q3 is seasonally the weakest quarter for Apple, as it pre...
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Favorable iPhone Sales Mix, Services To Drive Apple’s Q3 Results
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will publish its Q3 FY’18 results on July 31, reporting on a quarter that likely saw continued strong performances by the iPhone and Services businesses. Apple has guided for revenues between $51.5 billion and $53.5 bil...
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Why An All-New $600 iPhone Is Unlikely
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is likely to launch its new iPhones this fall, in keeping with its regular upgrade cycle for its flagship smartphones. Well-respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has indicated that the company could launch three devices, inclu...
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Why Apple May Be Giving The Ad Business Another Shot
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) could be looking to launch its own ad network which would distribute ads across apps, according to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal, as the company looks to shift to digital services-led growth strategy at a time ...
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How Important Are Licensing Revenues To Apple’s Services Business?
Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Services business has posted robust growth over the last few years, emerging as the company’s second-largest segment after the iPhone. Services is essentially a catch-all segment for the Apple’s non-hardwa...
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The Small, Yet Significant Trends From Apple’s Q2 Results
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) published its Q2 2018 results on Tuesday, reporting a better than expected set of numbers that were driven by robust growth in the Chinese market (where revenues were up 21%), expanding iPhone sales and a soaring Services bus...
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Apple Q1 Preview: How Will The New iPhones Fare?
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is expected to publish its Q2 2018 results on May 1, reporting on a quarter that is likely to see revenues and earnings grow meaningfully, driven by the iPhone and Services businesses, as well as the recent corporate tax refo...
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Why Apple Is Preparing To Launch A Sub-$300 iPad
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is expected to conduct a special event, called “let’s take a field trip” on Tuesday, March 27. While the event is likely to see the company talk about multiple education-focused initiatives, including educat...
