Apple manufacturing costs spike to highest-ever levels, seen signaling huge 'iPhone 6' & 'iWatch' launches

Apple's manufacturing and component purchase commitments reached a record $15.4 billion last quarter, leading one analyst to tell investors on Monday that Apple is gearing up for a blockbuster fall with the launch of an "iPhone 6" and rumored "iWatch."

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 93

RBC sees Apple selling upwards of 75M 'iPhone 6' units before end of 2014

Apple has apparently placed a massive amount of orders for its next-generation iPhone, prompting RBC Capital Markets to notify investors on Monday that they see great upside potential for the anticipated "iPhone 6" over the coming quarters.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 52

RBC ups Apple price target to $110 in anticipation of 'busy fall' for iPhone & 'iWatch'

Following Apple's record earnings report this week, investment firm RBC Capital Markets raised its price target to $110, recommending that investors buy ahead of what is expected to be a "busy fall" for the iPhone maker.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 13

Apple could sway 35% of Android & Windows Phone buyers with bigger iPhone, survey finds

Already on track to capture nearly half of the smartphone market in 2014, Apple could dramatically expand the iPhone's customer base at Android's expense by adding a new model with a larger display, according to a survey released Tuesday by the investment arm of the Royal Bank of Canada.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 70

RBC ups Apple price target to $100, sees 'iPhone 6' & new product categories driving growth

Following this week's stock split, RBC Capital Markets sees shares of Apple reaching near-record highs in the second half of 2014, based on the strength of the expected "iPhone 6," as well as hotly anticipated new product categories from the company.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 16

Wall Street expects Apple's WWDC announcements will leverage strength of connected platforms against Google

With Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference highlighting tight integration between the upcoming OS X Yosemite and iOS 8 platforms, market watchers on Wall Street saw the announcements as a direct shot at Google's competing Android platform.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 48

RBC again raises price target on Apple stock to $645 on strength of share buybacks

With shares of Apple stock continuing to gain value, RBC Capital Markets has been prompted to raise its price target on the iPhone maker for the second time in as many weeks.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 16

Imminent iPhone launch on China Mobile could add $10B per year in revenue for Apple

With evidence growing that the iPhone could launch on the world's largest carrier, China Mobile, on Dec. 18, analysts expect big things for Apple's financial bottom line in the coming 2014 calendar year.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 39

Retina iPad mini forecast to outsell thinner 'iPad 5' nearly 2:1, if Apple meets demand

A high-resolution Retina display on the second-generation version of Apple's iPad mini is projected by investors to drive demand enough to keep it more popular than a thinner and lighter fifth-generation iPad, though there are concerns about supply constraints leading into the holiday shopping season.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 103

RBC believes Apple Inc. could double $60B share buyback, ups price target to $525

With billionaire investor Carl Icahn pushing for Apple to initiate a larger share buyback, RBC Capital Markets believes the iPhone maker could nearly double its current $60 billion in planned expenditures while maintaining a manageable level of debt in order to boost its share price.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 35

Earnings preview: Modest expectations for Apple's June 2013 quarter

As anticipation grows for Apple's next-generation iPhones and iPads, analysts aren't expecting much this afternoon, when the company will announce the results of its recently concluded June quarter.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 43

RBC cuts March estimates, sees Apple's momentum returning in the second half of 2013

RBC Capital Markets on Friday cut its estimates for Apple's just-concluded March quarter, citing apparent weakened demand, but the firm also believes that the iPhone maker could pick up steam in the second half of the year.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 17

Rumor: Apple to launch cheaper iPhone with plastic casing, non-Retina display this summer

Yet another analyst has thrown their hat into the ring, joining others who have heard from sources in Apple's supply chain that the company is gearing up to debut a low-cost iPhone in the coming months..

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 140

Overseas cash restricts Apple's options for reallocating capital

With Apple actively exploring potential uses for its $137 billion in cash and investments, bringing all of that money back to the U.S. would be a costly move.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 99

Verizon numbers hint Apple may have shipped more than 50M iPhones last quarter

The latest iPhone activation data from Verizon suggests Apple may have shipped more than 50 million iPhones during the 2012 holiday season.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 91

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