iPhone X price premium fears overblown, strong demand continues in U.S., China

New data collected from prospective iPhone buyers in China by an investment analyst suggests that demand for the 256GB iPhone X remains outstanding — which will lead to a massive quarter for Apple.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 33

Wall Street raises targets as Apple wows with iPhone 8 launch quarter, hype grows for iPhone X

With a better-than-expected iPhone 8 launch quarter, and a highly anticipated debut for the flagship iPhone X, investors on Wall Street are riding high on Apple stock, pushing shares into uncharted territory as analysts increase their forecasts to trillion-dollar market cap levels.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 25

US tax reform, if it passes, predicted to drive Apple toward $1 trillion market cap

While details on President Trump's proposed tax reform plan remain light, investors are hoping changes could allow Apple to bring some of its overseas cash back to U.S. shores, helping to push the company's stock price to new heights.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 55

Drama in Apple's quarterly earnings expected from 'iPhone 8' launch guidance, not actual results

After the close of business on Tuesday, Apple will report the results for what is seasonally its slowest quarter of the year, with Apple and industry watchers predicting around $44 billion in revenue. But all eyes are on Apple's guidance for the fourth fiscal quarter, to see how confident the company is about the "iPhone 8" launch.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 9

Apple's bitter dispute with Qualcomm not expected to be resolved anytime soon

Stock analysts are starting to chime in on the Apple and Qualcomm fight, with the fight will take at least another year with little impact on Apple's bottom line.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 27

Wall Street dismisses Apple's March quarter as minor speed bump, price targets raised at UBS & Cowen

Apple's second fiscal quarter of 2017 was largely a mixed bag, in the eyes of investors, who saw some positives but were also disappointed by some results. Analysts reacting to the quarterly results were largely indifferent on the short term, remaining focused on growth of the company's Services business and an anticipated "iPhone 8" super-cycle.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 13

Wall Street expects Apple's revenue to grow to $52.9B in March quarter

Apple's recently-concluded March quarter could see revenue once again increase year over year, investors on Wall Street believe, on continued strength of the flagship iPhone 7 lineup.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 7

Analysts raise Apple targets, see shares going as high as $156 after best-quarter ever

Led by the blockbuster debut of the iPhone 7 series, Apple exceeded Wall Street's expectations with its holiday quarter, sending shares of the company's stock higher and prompting analysts to revise their price targets upward.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 37

Earnings preview: Wall Street expects record $77.4B revenue in Apple's best quarter in history

After a period of declining sales, Apple is expected to have returned to growth in the holiday 2016 shopping season, riding high on the popularity of the new iPhone 7 series.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 25

Wall Street positive on Apple's Q4 earnings, bullish on iPhone 7 holiday sales

Though immediate investor reaction saw share prices drop following the results of Apple's September quarter, analysts on Wall Street are thinking longer term and remain bullish about AAPL stock.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 30

Appealing upsell of iPhone 7 Plus predicted to help Apple's average selling price exceed expectations

While most on Wall Street expect the average selling price of the iPhone will drop this holiday season, RBC Capital Markets believes the greater capabilities of the iPhone 7 Plus could have a counter effect, resulting in stronger-than-anticipated earnings per share for Apple.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 18

Supply chain suggests Apple to see better-than-expected holiday season, analyst says

A positive earnings pre-announcement from Apple supplier Dialog Semiconductor on Wednesday leads RBC Capital Markets analyst Amit Daryanani to believe iPhone sales are set to outperform Wall Street expectations in the December quarter.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 29

Shares of AAPL surge as hype builds for Friday's iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2 launches

Shares of Apple have climbed significantly this week, as investors buy into consumer excitement ahead of the iPhone 7 debut this Friday, hoping the next-generation model will set new records.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 36

With $231B in cash, Apple's $14.5B EU tax hit doesn't concern Wall Street

While a $14.5 billion payment of back taxes could bankrupt many major corporations, it's pocket change for a company as cash flush as Apple. As a result, analysts surveyed by AppleInsider on Tuesday said they aren't concerned about the European Commission's decision, regardless of how an appeal ultimately plays out.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 66

Apple's 'iPhone 7 Plus' predicted to face supply constraints due to new dual-lens camera

By introducing an entirely new dual-lens camera system in the larger 5.5-inch variant of this year's iPhone upgrade, Apple could struggle with demand for the so-called "iPhone 7 Plus" at launch this fall, one analyst believes.

Matt Milano 9 years ago 38

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