iPhone 5 order cuts dismissed as 'not news,' simply 'noise'

Wall Street analysts are dismissing recent concerns over iPhone build plans, with one market watcher saying the order cuts could instead be a sign that Apple seeing improved component yields and product margins.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 99

Latest PC estimates don't account for Apple's growing international share

Estimated Mac shipments for Apple declined 0.2 percent year over year in the U.S., according to IDC. But those figures don't account for international shipments, where Apple is expected to see more growth.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 22

Full-fledged television considered 'more in tune' with Apple than simple set-top box

With Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook admitting that television is an area of "intense interest" for his company, pundits have debated whether Apple would build a full television set or simply enhance upon the existing Apple TV accessory.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 192

Apple component prepayments grow by $1.15B as new products loom

With persistent rumors of a new iPhone, smaller iPad and new iPods set to launch soon, Apple saw its prepayment for inventory components increase by $1.15 billion sequentially in the June quarter.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 13

Apple's AuthenTec deal may signal iPhone e-wallet fingerprint security

Apple's reasons for purchasing AuthenTec for $356 million remain unknown, but the company's products may lead to secure fingerprint sensing technology for a future iPhone that could be tied in to a mobile e-wallet service, industry watchers believe.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 9

Wells Fargo resumes coverage of Apple ahead of 'biggest product cycle' ever

Wells Fargo Securities announced on Wednesday that it will resume coverage of Apple as it expects the 2012 iPhone to drive the "largest product cycle in consumer electronics' history" when it arrives later this year.

Josh Ong 13 years ago 23

Wall Street expects new iPad to continue dominating tablet market

Shortly after Apple unveiled the new iPad, Wall Street analysts weighed in with their opinions of the device. Most are predicting that it will help "cement" Apple's market dominance.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 38

Wowed Wall Street watchers raise forecasts after Apple's 'perfect' $46B quarter

Analysts on Wall Street were blown away by Apple's blistering holiday 2011 quarter, and promptly revised their estimates even higher following the news.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 48

UBS now sees Apple selling record 30 million iPhones in Dec. quarter

Investment bank UBS now believes Apple will sell as many as 30 million iPhones in the December quarter, up from a previous estimate of 28 million.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 20

Weak non-iPad tablet sales reduce demand for Gorilla Glass

Citing weaker-than-expected demand for tablets, Corning has reduced its sales forecast for Gorilla Glass, though disappointing sales are believed to be related to non-iPad tablets, not Apple.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 66

Claims of weakening demand for Apple's iPhone 4S disputed

A Taiwanese newspaper made waves on Wednesday by claiming that Apple has reduced orders for the iPhone 4S, but a trio of separate reports specifically dispute the rumor.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 44

Solar farm, 'spaceship' campus to help Apple expenses reach $8B

Apple's capital expenditures in its 2012 fiscal year are projected to increase by $3.4 billion, as the company gears up for major projects like its new solar farm in North Carolina, and a new corporate campus in Cupertino, Calif.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 29

Wall Street response to iPhone 4S muted, but optimistic

Following Apple's unveiling of the iPhone 4S on Tuesday, Wall Street's response was relatively subdued, though analysts remain optimistic that Apple sales growth will continue to rise.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 50

Wall Street expects smooth transition from Steve Jobs to Tim Cook

Responding to the news that Steve Jobs is stepping down as Apple CEO, Wall Street analysts affirmed the company's position, predicting a relatively uneventful transition for the company and calling Tim Cook "the ideal candidate" for the role.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 15

Sprint predicted to sell 1.2M iPhones in Apple's largest holiday quarter ever

The addition of Sprint as the third iPhone carrier in the U.S. would add 1.2 million sales this year, helping Apple achieve its strongest holiday quarter ever, according to one analysis.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 15

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