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Why Apple Is Getting More Serious About The iPad
The last three years have been difficult for Apple ‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad franchise, on account of a shrinking tablet market and cannibalization from larger screen iPhones. However, Apple has taken multiple steps to shore up its tablet busin...
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Why We Increased Our Price Estimate For Apple To $154
We have updated our price estimate for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) from around $139 per share to $154 per share, on account of a stronger outlook for the flagship iPhone segment. Apple is expected to launch its 10th anniversary iPhone this fall, and we ...
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Apple May Have Unprecedented Pricing Power For The iPhone 8
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is prepping to launch its 10th anniversary iPhone (potentially called iPhone 8) this fall. The device, which is expected to sport the company’s first complete redesign since 2014, is likely to set off a super-upgrade cy...
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3 Innovation Trends You Can’t Ignore
Submitted by Wall St. Daily as part of our contributors program The relentless pursuit of innovation remains our core mission. 3 trends all investors should be watching. Could 47% of all jobs in the U.S. get erased? Also recommended: ...
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The Strategy Behind Apple’s $230 iPhone Targeted At Emerging Markets
While Apple ‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest iPhone 7 might be its most popular model globally, the smartphone behemoth still actively produces and sells its 2013 iPhone 5S handset in many emerging markets. A recent report indicated that Apple inten...
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Are Investors Getting Too Enthusiastic About The Upcoming iPhone 8?
Apple ‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is up by close to 25% this year, amid hopes that the company’s upcoming 10th anniversary iPhone (potentially called the iPhone 8) will stoke a massive upgrade cycle for the company, pushing up iPhone shipm...
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The Small But Significant Trends From Apple’s Q2 Earnings
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) published its fiscal Q2 earnings on Tuesday, reporting a relatively mixed set of results that beat market estimates on earnings amid growth in services revenues, although revenues fell short of expectations due to lackluster...
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What To Expect From Apple’s Key Product Lines As It Publishes Q2 Results
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is expected to publish its fiscal Q2 results on Tuesday, May 2. Below we take a look at some of the key trends we will be watching. We have a $136 price estimate for Apple, which translates into a market cap of about $710 b...
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Why Apple Is Going Downmarket With Its New iPad
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has introduced a new low-cost iPad to replace the aging iPad Air 2 tablet, which was launched in 2014. The new device will have a starting price of $329, down from $399 for the Air 2, marking Apple’s lowest price point for a...
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Apple: Path To $1 Trillion Market Cap Not Easy
Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has rallied over the last two months, driven by strong uptake of the iPhone 7, better than expected results over the holiday quarter and buzz surrounding new products such as Airpods and the second-generation Apple Wat...
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Why Has Apple’s R&D Efficiency Been Declining?
Apple ‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) research and development expenses have been trending steadily upwards in recent years, growing at a compound annual rate of roughly 30% between FY2012 and FY2016. However, this growth is not translating into higher pr...
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Apple’s Earnings Shine As iPhone 7 Cycle Turns Out Better Than Expected
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) posted a record set of first quarter earnings on Tuesday, beating market expectations on both revenues and earnings, amid a strong uptake for its iPhone 7 smartphones, higher Mac sales and a fast growing services business. Be...
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Apple Q1 Preview: Will Samsung’s Missteps And Carrier Promos Help Apple Beat Expectations?
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is expected to publish its Q1 2017 results on January 31, reporting on a quarter that saw the company ramp up production of its latest flagship iPhone 7, introduce new Mac computers and witness record sales at its App store. ...
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Why 2017 Will Be A Important Year For The Premium Smartphone Market
2017 is shaping up to be a very interesting year for the high end of the smartphone market, for multiple reasons. Firstly, demand for premium smartphones should grow further, as first-time smartphone customers from a few years ago upgrade to more...
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The Success Of Airpods Could Add $10 Billion To Apple’s Market Cap
Apple ‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) new wireless headphones, the Airpods, went on sale towards the end of 2016. While the buzz surrounding the product launch was relatively subdued, given the limited availability, Airpods appear to be one of Apple’s mos...
