New iPhone Upgrade Program seen driving upgrades, giving Apple more control of customer relationship

Apple's new interest-free iPhone Upgrade Program is likely to make more customers buy a new handset every year, investment firm UBS believes, calling it a "smart move" that could make the iPhone more of an annuity business.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 55

Apple Inc stock panic another opportunity for massive, discounted stock repurchase

Since Apple announced its industry-leading earnings for fiscal Q3 on July 21, the company's stock price collapsed by about a third, encouraging facile analysts to predict further losses. In reality, Apple shares are being bought up at a massive discount by the company itself, in a clear bet on future appreciation.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 44

Apple issues new euro bond worth more than $2.25B

In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday, Apple announced a new two-billion euro debt offering (about $2.26 billion) as it continues to take advantage of historically low interest rates.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 14

Wells Fargo says low expectations for Apple's Sept. 9 event could work to stock's advantage

There's a feeling on Wall Street that everything is already known and expected heading into Apple's "Hey Siri" event, investment firm Wells Fargo said on Friday, suggesting that any potential surprises could help push the company's stock higher.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16

RBC reiterates $150 target for Apple stock, sees 'iPhone 6s' event boosting shares

Apple's Sept. 9 event, where it is expected to introduce a new iPhone and Apple TV, will likely be a catalyst for shares of the company, RBC Capital Markets told investors on Friday, while reiterating its $150 price target.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 22

Piper Jaffray sees 'Apple Car' as longterm project with potential short-term effect on stock

Investment firm Piper Jaffray doesn't expect a mythical "Apple Car" to be on the roads anytime soon, but the firm did advise its clients this week that the rumored project will affect shares of AAPL as investor expectations adjust.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 17

Apple stock should return to $130 by end of 2015, says Brean Capital

Apple stock should bounce back to $130 by the end of the year, helped by solid iPhone sales and high profit margins, a Brean Capital research memo argued on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 34

Wells Fargo upgrades Apple stock to 'outperform,' says recent correction is an overreaction

Longtime Apple bear Wells Fargo Securities changed its rating on the iPhone maker on Tuesday, saying recent losses in the company's stock have been overdone, especially in light of the company's continued success in China.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35

Apple CEO Tim Cook could face SEC scrutiny for violating fair disclosure regulation

A private Monday morning email from Tim Cook to CNBC analyst Jim Cramer — in which Cook revealed material information about his company's growth in China — could land the Apple chief in hot water with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 76

Tim Cook refutes China worries, calls Apple's growth 'strong' in rare mid-quarter update

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday issued a rare mid-quarter update on the company's performance, saying Apple is continuing to experience "strong growth" in China as he tried to assuage fears about the impact of the Asian nation's economic slowdown.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 90

Apple can't outrun China worries, stock drops into bear territory

Apple shares fell by nearly 6 percent during Friday trading, sending the stock into bear territory for the first time in years as investors fret over the impact of China's apparent economic slowdown.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 177

Apple issues first Australian bond, raises more than AU$1.2B

As anticipated, Apple on Thursday local Australia time issued an Australian dollar-denominated bond that according to one report has already reached AU$1.2 billion, or about $883 million.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 48

Apple prepping first Australian dollar-denominated bond offering - report

Apple will reportedly continue to diversify its corporate debt issuance strategy with a new bond denominated in Australian dollars, the company's latest move to raise debt outside the United States in order to fund its growing capital return program.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 18

Fund managers still leery of Apple stock, believe shares could slide further before rebounding

Investment managers on Wall Street believe that Apple stock is currently undervalued, but they're also reportedly concerned that shares of the company could drop even further before their eventual rebound.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 45

Apple's impressive App Store growth continues to be overlooked by Wall Street, Macquarie says

Apple revealed this week that its iOS App Store had a record July with $1.7 billion in transactions. But investment firm Macquarie Securities believes Wall Street isn't paying enough attention to Apple's growing and highly profitable services business.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38

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