Apple's earnings predicted to shrink 14% in first half of 2013, but grow 15% to close the year

Noted AAPL bull Gene Munster has softened his outlook for the company through the first half of 2013, though he expects that Apple will rebound and return to growth to close out the year.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 59

Improved iMac supply propels Apple's Mac sales up 14%

After a disappointing holiday quarter, signs continue to show that Mac sales are on the rebound, with the latest data from the NPD Group revealing a 14% year over year increase in January and February.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 32

Munster, Siegler, Agreda talk iWatch, iTVs, and Apple's 'groove'

The recent media trend of negative news on Apple is just a phase that will pass according to analyst Gene Munster and pundit MG Siegler, both of whom agree that the coming months will see Apple getting its groove back with a refresh in its product lines, as well as perhaps some new products.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 74

Domestic Mac sales grow 31% as Apple catches up with iMac demand

The latest data from the NPD Group shows U.S. Mac sales in the month of January were up 31 percent year over year, suggesting Apple began to catch up with demand for its new all-in-one iMac.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 42

Piper Jaffray says Apple media event still likely by April, sees 'new iPad body styles'

Although a recent rumor that Apple was preparing to host a developer-related television event next month was almost instantly shot down, investment research firm Piper Jaffray says a review of years past indicates the company is still likely to host an event by the end of April, which could see the introduction of redesigned iPads.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 16

Apple price targets reduced as company's growth slows to 'normal' levels

Apple is still growing, but not at the tremendous pace investors have become accustomed to over the last decade, which has prompted analysts to lower their price targets for the company's stock.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 100

Apple would address 65% of smartphone market with low-cost iPhone

While Apple currently competes in the high-end smartphone market, a low-cost iPhone would allow the company to address the 65 percent of the market it does not currently serve.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 101

Low-cost iPhone seen generating $6.5B in 2013 revenue for Apple

A rumored contract-free, low-cost iPhone geared toward emerging markets could net Apple $6.5 billion in revenue this year, one analyst believes.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 86

AT&T's record holiday quarter signals sales of 8M iPhones

The 2012 holiday season was a record setting span for AT&T with 10 million total smartphones sold — at least 8 million of which are expected to be Apple iPhones.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 88

Apple-built wearable computers seen as long-term replacement for iPhone

While Apple probably won't get into the watch making business in the immediate future, one analyst believes that wearable computers could ultimately replace the iPhone in the long term, much like the iPhone has replaced the iPod.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 42

Siri's reliance on Google cut in half with iOS 6

Tests with Apple's voice-driven personal assistant, Siri, have found that the service turns to Google for an answer in iOS 6 half as much as it did in iOS 5.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 119

Apple predicted to build cheaper 'iPhone for the masses'

With the overall smartphone market now outgrowing the iPhone, one prominent analyst believes Apple will be pushed to release a lower-priced device.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 122

More than half of US smartphone shoppers plan to buy Apple's iPhone 5

A new survey of more than 800 U.S .consumers found that more than half of those planning to buy a smartphone in the next three months say they will buy Apple's new iPhone 5.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 67

Latest Apple stock selloff blamed on misinterpreted story on iPhone sales

With shares of Apple stock dropping more than 5.5 percent during trading Wednesday, a handful of potential factors have been blamed, including a misinterpreted news story on iPhone sales. But one analyst believes the losses have created another buying opportunity for prospective investors.

Brian Marder 13 years ago 60

Apple trounces Microsoft in Black Friday retail traffic, purchases

A comparison of Apple and Microsoft retail stores on Black Friday found that nearly 5 times as many items were purchased per hour at the Apple Store.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 58

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