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Apple slips to fourth place in PC Marketshare
Acer’s success in the netbook market has catapulted the company ahead of Apple in terms of PC marketshare. During the most recent quarter, preliminary data suggests that Apple shipped nearly 1.25 million Macs, putting it in fourth place behind Dell, HP, and Acer with a marketshare hovering around 7%. via Electronista
Continue reading...Mac OS X webshare closes in on 10% in December
Thursday, January 1, 2009
AppleInsider reports: In spite of fears of a late-year plunge, Apple has again beat its own market share record in December and now has a record 9.6 percent of web traffic as Microsoft’s own influence continues to fall. Net Applications’ December results show Mac OS X surging from just under 8.9 percent in November to […]
Continue reading...“What the death of VHS means to the Mac”
Friday, December 26, 2008
AppleTell has a great article about the evolution of the Mac, and how Apple has constantly succeeded in staying relevant in the tech industry. It’s a great read, and highly recommended. Find some snippets below. Wireless networking, ripping CDs, editing movies—these are all ideas that were added to the computer; “Macintosh” is more of a […]
Continue reading...Goldman Sachs downgrades Apple stock, cites lack of new product at Macworld
Monday, December 15, 2008
Apple shares tumbled downward today after an analyst at Goldman Sachs downgraded the company, citing weak consumer spending and the feeling that Apple wasn’t likely to introduce a new and sensational product at Macworld. Earnings estimates for Apple were cut to $4.75 a share, down from an initial estimate of $5.13 per share. Apple’s price […]
Continue reading...Bullish Apple analyst trims Apple estimates for 2009
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Everyone’s favorite Apple analyst, Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray, has lowered his estimates for Apple’s 2009 earnings citing slower growth attributed to broader economic conditions and weak consumer spending. AppleInsider reports: Although there’s no evidence to suggest that Mac sales have slowed thus far, analyst Gene Munster cited “low visibility” into next year’s environment as […]
Continue reading...Apple Stock hits 52 week low
Friday, November 21, 2008
Apple’s stock today closed just about $80 a share, representing a 52 week low. This is actually the lowest the stock has been since Apple first announced the iPhone in early 2007. Ironically, Apple’s financials are better than they’ve ever been before, but that doesn’t mean its been able to shield itself from broader economic […]
Continue reading...Apple seems to be recession proof
Friday, November 21, 2008
Despite current economic troubles, new data from the NPD Group indicates that Mac sales are surging. According to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, Apple is on track to sell a record breaking 2.7 million Macs during the current quarter, up 13% from the same quarter a year ago. As the economy continues to flounder, consumers […]
Continue reading...Monday Link Roundup
Monday, November 17, 2008
Apple flirting with another record quarter for Mac sales – AppleInsider Why developers prefer Macs – MacWorld Apple sued over iPhone 3G hairline cracks – TG Daily Departed iPod chief wanted a Linux iPhone – Portfolio ARM-Optimized Flash: Adobe gets serious about the iPhone – The Apple Blog iPod Speakers made from Paper Cups – […]
Continue reading...Why Apple won’t license the Mac OS
Monday, October 27, 2008
MacNightOwl has an interesting article about the history of Mac OS licensing with Microsoft, the clones, and why Apple has everything to lose by licensing Mac OS X. “The second issue is one of compatibility. By having to test its operating system for a relatively small number of systems, Apple can build its operating systems […]
Continue reading...iPod takes on a dimished role in Apple’s earnings – And that’s a good thing
Monday, October 27, 2008
Andy Zaky over at Bullish Cross has an interesting article discussing the decreased role of the iPod in Apple’s earnings. Zaky notes that the iPod only accounted for 14.2% of Apple’s revenue this past quarter. There are two things at work here: One, it was inevitable that iPod sales would eventually taper off as the […]
Continue reading...Apple beats earnings estimates, sells 2.6 million Macs, gives range of guidance
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Apple Earnings Highlights Apple reached its goal of selling 10 million iPhones in 2008 Apple sold more iPhones this quarter than RIM did Blackberry’s Apple sold more Macs this quarter (2.6 million) than they did in any other previous quarter Apple set a record for most iPods sold in a non-holiday quarter Apple will sell […]
Continue reading...Apple set to report Q4 Earnings October 21
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Apple will announce its Q4 earnings this Tuesday, and like usual, even if Apple blows past all estimates, the stock will likely tank if its guidance for the next quarter isn’t up to par with what analysts are expecting. AppleInsider is reporting that one of the key pieces of information analysts will be paying attention […]
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
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