Fall Mac shipments up 21%, sales of 3M projected for quarter

New retail sales data shows that Mac sales were up 21 percent year-over-year in the months of October and November, positioning Apple for a potentially strong December to close out 2009.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 21

Apple stock decline called 'normal,' rebound expected by year end

Though Apple's stock has underperformed in the last 10 days, one analyst expects it to rebound by the end of the month before Apple closes out what is forecast to be a "blow-out" quarter.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 12

Apple's iMac, MacBook Pro top U.S. October PC sales

Apple had the top-selling desktop and notebook for the month of October, as its new iMac and the 13-inch MacBook Pro outsold all competitors in the U.S.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 58

Apple's iPhone 'halo effect' lifts Mac to 16.4% sales growth

Global Mac sales have significantly outpaced the rest of the PC market, which expanded just 2.3 percent year over year — just more evidence of the iPhone halo effect, according to one analyst.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 101

Another take: Apple's Black Friday sales seen as 'strong'

Despite Apple offering modest discounts for Black Friday, huge Mac sales for the year's biggest shopping day have been projected, thanks to third-party resellers.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 28

Apple's Black Friday Mac in-store sales forecast to decrease [u]

Checks with Apple stores last week suggest that in-store 2009 Black Friday Mac sales could see a year-over-year decrease, though online sales will likely compensate for losses, according to a new report. [Updated]

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 26

Oct. estimates suggest Apple will sell 2.9M Macs this quarter

Sales figures for the month of October show that Apple is on track to meet Wall Street expectations for its first financial quarter, which includes the busy holiday season.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 36

Mac marketshare grows in Europe as Apple's competitors struggle

PC sales in the U.K. and Western Europe diminished over the past year while Apple's market share has grown, as higher-priced Macs have found success in the midst of down economy.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 69

Apple's 2010 capital expenditures could signal major investments

Apple has forecast a 70 percent increase in capital expenditures for the 2010 fiscal year, which one analyst has said could be a sign the Mac maker is investing in "strategic new infrastructure."

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 85

Mac sales grow 11.8% as Apple takes 9.4% U.S. market share

Mac sales saw double-digit growth in the third quarter of 2009, maintaining Apple's position as the fourth-largest U.S. PC manufacturer, according to new data released Wednesday from IDC.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 168

History suggests Windows 7 launch could boost Mac sales

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.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 229

Big holiday season predicted to be just the beginning for Apple

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.

Neil Hughes 16 years ago 60

Apple takes double-digit home PC market share - study

An estimated 12 percent of all U.S. homes have an Apple computer, though nearly all Mac owners also have a Windows PC in their home, a new study shows.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 74

Steve Jobs' wealth shrinks; Mac online share grows

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is revealed to be the No. 43 wealthiest American with a net worth of $5.1 billion; and since the launch of Snow Leopard, the share of Mac OS X machines online has grown 5 percent.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 24

Steve Ballmer: Safari a 'rounding error,' Mac losing market share

Microsoft executive Steve Ballmer went on the offensive against Apple in a recent interview, stating that Windows has gained market share on OS X, and that the browser Safari is a "rounding error."

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 219

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