Topic: Investor
Apple profits surge 46% on record sales of 3M Macs, 7.4M iPhones
2009/19/10, 04:10 pm
Apple said Monday that fourth-quarter profits rose more than 46 percent to 1.67 billion, or $1.82 per diluted share, on sales of $9.87 billion for the three-month period ended September 26, 2009.
Earnings preview: Wall Street expects Apple to impress
2009/19/10, 08:10 am
Expectations are high for Apple, set to report its fourth-quarter results Monday afternoon, as analysts believe the Mac maker will once again beat projections and defy the recession.
iPhone supply issues could make Apple disappoint on Wall Street
2009/16/10, 09:10 am
While demand for the iPhone remains high, Apple's apparent inability to keep up with supply during the last quarter could lead to lower-than-expected revenue reported on Monday.
Apple expected to report record sales of 2.8 million Macs
2009/15/10, 08:10 am
Apple is due to report its quarterly earnings on Monday, and the Mac maker is predicted to exceed Wall Street expectations with blockbuster Mac sales, according to two research notes released Thursday.
History suggests Windows 7 launch could boost Mac sales
2009/13/10, 09:10 am
Rather than negatively impacting Mac sales, a new report provides evidence that the impending launch of Windows 7 could actually be a boon for Apple.
Lessons learned from Steve Jobs' illness and public disclosure
2009/12/10, 11:10 pm
When the head of a New York-based investment firm was hospitalized for a heart condition, the executive took a very different approach from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' own health-related disclosure.
Big holiday season predicted to be just the beginning for Apple
2009/07/10, 02:10 pm
Apple is expected to have exceptional sales this holiday season to cap off an excellent 2009, but a new report predicts that 2010 will be even better based on anticipated iPhone sales.
Interest in iPhone high as iPod, iTunes dominate teen market
2009/06/10, 08:10 pm
A majority of teens own an iPod, many use iTunes, and more than one in five intend to purchase an iPhone in the next six months, a new survey has found.
New Macs, iPhone expansion predicted to boost Apple revenue
2009/02/10, 10:10 am
With Apple expected to introduce new Macs at any point and the iPhone switching to a multi-carrier model in multiple countries, analysts believe the company's profits could climb even higher.
Apple predicted to surprise with Oct. 19 earnings report
2009/01/10, 09:10 am
New accounting rules are expected to push Apple's stock even higher, as Wall Street still underestimates the profitability of the iPhone, a new report has concluded.
Accounting rule change expected to take effect for Apple soon
2009/24/09, 07:09 am
While Apple has until December of 2010 to implement new rules for reporting its earnings, a report predicts that Apple will adopt the changes by its next financial quarter.
Accounting rule changes in favor of Apple
2009/23/09, 02:09 pm
A change to the rules on how companies must report their earnings was made official Wednesday, a move that is expected to benefit Apple's publicly stated iPhone profits.
One-fifth of buyers interested in Apple's unseen tablet
2009/23/09, 07:09 am
Despite the fact that no one has seen it, a new survey says that 21 percent of buyers are interested in purchasing an Apple tablet device. That demand, along with strong Mac and iPhone sales, is expected to propel the company's stock.
Closing the GAAP: New rule expected to be positive for Apple
2009/17/09, 12:09 pm
In the wake of a preliminary rule change for public accounting records, Apple is predicted to benefit with more transparent representation of iPhone and Apple TV sales.
New rule could boost Apple's publicly reported earnings
2009/14/09, 12:09 pm
Apple's public accounting records could receive a significant boost, particularly in terms of iPhone profits, if a proposed rule change comes to pass.
Despite lack of surprises, Apple announcements seen as positive
2009/10/09, 08:09 am
Although Wednesday's iPod announcements were seen as a relative "non-event," analysts are still high on Apple stock, predicting that the hardware maker will continue to perform well in a down economy.
SEC probes possible Apple insider trading, iPhone GPS nabs thieves
2009/31/08, 12:08 pm
The SEC is looking into possible illegal trading of Apple stock; would-be iPhone robbers tracked down by GPS; and another celebrity appearance in a Get a Mac ad.
New products, possible Verizon deal expected to boost Apple stock
2009/10/08, 12:08 pm
MacBook Pro and iPod refreshes, iPhone 3GS expansion, and a possible data-centric Verizon Wireless device are expected to increase Apple's stock in the short-term, according to a new analysis.
AT&T quarterly earnings fall on cost of iPhone subsidy
2009/23/07, 08:07 am
AT&T's second quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates, but still fell 15 percent year over year, as the highly successful launch of Apple's iPhone 3GS -- a phone subsidized by AT&T -- affected the company's bottom line.
Wall Street again has high hopes for Apple after record quarter
2009/22/07, 01:07 pm
Analysts are again bullish on Apple stock after the company reported a record third quarter in Tuesday's earnings report, and provided higher-than-expected guidance in some aspects of its fourth quarter.

