RBC ups Apple stock price target to $525 due to 'iPhone frenzy'
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 - Investment bank RBC upped its price target for shares of Apple from $500 to $525 on Wednesday on expectations that the company will solidly beat Wall Street estimates for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 and offer healthy guidance going into the second quarter. ( 31 comments )
Claims of weakening demand for Apple's iPhone 4S disputed
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - 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. ( 45 comments )
26% of Amazon Kindle Fire buyers delaying purchase of Apple's iPad
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - A new survey of customers who plan to buy Amazon's Kindle Fire touchscreen tablet found that 26 percent of those said the product has prompted them to delay or put on hold a purchase of Apple's iPad. ( 73 comments )
Wall Street response to iPhone 4S muted, but optimistic
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 - 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. ( 51 comments )
'Unprecedented' demand for Apple's iPhone 5 exceeds iPhone 4 hype
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - A new survey has found "unprecedented" demand for Apple's next iPhone, with 31 percent of respondents indicating they are likely to buy the anticipated handset. ( 107 comments )
Wall Street doesn't expect Google-Motorola deal to affect Apple
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - While the move may be good for the parties directly involved, Google's purchase of Motorola is not expected to have a major effect on Apple, Wall Street analysts have said. ( 34 comments )
RBC reiterates September iPhone 5 debut amid rumors of October launch
Tue, Aug 2, 2011 - Pointing to a series of identifiable trends, as well as "build data" from Apple's Far East suppliers, investment bankers with RBC Capital Markets on Tuesday waved caution flags at rumors that an iPhone 5 won't hit the market until October. ( 18 comments )
Apple's victory over HTC may set high royalty precedent for Android devices
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 - Apple's initial legal victory over rival HTC in a patent infringement suit could pave the way for Apple to collect high royalties from devices running Google Android, according to one analysis. ( 91 comments )
JP Morgan predicts Apple sold nearly 20M iPhones in record June quarter
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 - Next week Apple could post its strongest quarter yet for iPhone sales, as Wall Street firm J.P. Morgan predicted on Thursday sales of 19.6 million iPhones in the June frame. ( 25 comments )
76% of iPhone owners plan to use Apple's iCloud, 30% interested in iTunes Match
Tue, Jun 21, 2011 - A new survey of iPhone users indicates that Apple's iCloud service could gain 150 million users, while nearly as many are also interested in using iMessage. ( 30 comments )
Wall Street expects iCloud to drive sales of Apple's iOS devices
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 - The newly announced iCloud service is expected to further drive sales of iOS devices as users become even more tied in to Apple's increasingly proprietary ecosystem, analysts on Wall Street believe. ( 68 comments )
Foxconn's iPad 2 polishing plant reopens following deadly explosion
Thu, Jun 2, 2011 - Weeks after an explosion at a Foxconn iPad 2 polishing plant in Chengdu, China, killed three and injured 15 people, the facility has reopened. ( 2 comments )
iCloud preannouncement leads Wall Street to expect big things from Apple at WWDC
Wed, Jun 1, 2011 - After Apple tipped its hand on Tuesday and revealed it will unveil its new iCloud service next week, Wall Street analysts believe the company has set the stage for a strong software-focused Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. ( 34 comments )
Apple expected to report sales of 7M iPads, 17M iPhones for Q2 2011
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - Apple is once again predicted to exceed expectations in its upcoming quarterly earnings call, with one analyst forecasting sales of 7 million iPads and 17 million iPhones in the second quarter of fiscal 2011. ( 27 comments )
Up to 20% of original iPad buyers predicted to upgrade to Apple's iPad 2
Fri, Mar 11, 2011 - Of the 15 million iPads sold by Apple in 2010, between 15 and 20 percent of those early adopters will upgrade to the iPad 2, one analyst believes. ( 45 comments )
Wall Street impressed by 'evolutionary' improvement in Apple's iPad 2
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 - Wall Street analysts reacted positively to Apple's unveiling of the iPad 2 on Wednesday and remained optimistic about the company's continued ability to lead the tablet market, though they viewed the refresh as mostly "evolutionary." ( 48 comments )
Survey finds consumers believe Apple is bigger than its CEO, Steve Jobs
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - If Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs were to leave Apple, it would not have a material impact on customers' buying intentions, a new survey has found. ( 42 comments )
Analyst: Apple could benefit from Nokia, Microsoft partnership
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 - Commenting on Nokia's recent announcement that it will abandon its Symbian mobile operating system on smartphones in favor of Microsoft's Windows Phone OS, one analyst claimed that Apple could stand to benefit from the transition. ( 32 comments )
RIM PlayBook only garnering half the prelaunch interest of iPad
Tue, Jan 25, 2011 - An analyst's survey of 1,100 consumers found just 6 percent reporting they are "likely" to buy RIM's new playbook, less than half the number who said the same of Apple's iPad last February. ( 55 comments )
Apple's 'stunning' first quarter exceeds Wall Street's lofty expectations
Wed, Jan 19, 2011 - Apple's earnings for the first quarter of 2011 crushed analyst expectations on Wall Street, who heaped praise on the company for beating estimates by $2 billion. ( 56 comments )
Apple shares slide 6% in Germany as investors weigh in on Steve Jobs' leave
Mon, Jan 17, 2011 - Though U.S. markets were closed on Monday, overseas trading gave an indication of how investors might react to Steve Jobs' absence from Apple come Tuesday. In addition, analysts on Wall Street offered their take on the news. ( 28 comments )
'Holiday hat trick' of 16M iPhone, 6M iPad, 4.2M Mac sales expected from Apple
Wed, Jan 12, 2011 - With Apple's quarterly earnings report for the 2010 holidays less than a week away, one Wall Street analyst believes Apple will sell a record 16 million iPhones, 6 million iPads, and 4.2 million Macs. ( 28 comments )
Post-CES, Apple's iPad still viewed as tablet leader by Wall Street
Mon, Jan 10, 2011 - Though a slew of "iPad killers" were introduced at last week's Consumer Electronics Show, none of those tablets are expected to unseat Apple's iPad as the top-selling device, numerous Wall Street analysts said Monday. ( 78 comments )
Apple increases iPad orders, decreases CDMA iPhone build plans - report
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 - Apple will build more iPads than expected at the end of 2010, but the company has also slightly reduced its 2011 CDMA Verizon-compatible iPhone build plans, according to one Wall Street analyst. ( 37 comments )
Wall Street wowed by Apple's iPhone sales, cautious on iPad
Tue, Oct 19, 2010 - Apple's record-breaking quarterly results -- particularly a surge in iPhone sales -- impressed analysts on Wall Street this week, even though gross margins and iPad sales did not meet expectations. ( 64 comments )
Verizon-Apple iPhone agreement 'may not ever get resolved'
Fri, Sep 24, 2010 - Struggles between Verizon and Apple are a sign that a deal to bring the iPhone to Verizon's network may never happen, even once the carrier's high-speed 4G network is established, one Wall Street analyst has said. ( 143 comments )
Roundup: Apple impresses Wall Street with another 'stellar' quarter
Wed, Jul 21, 2010 - Apple again exceeded expectations on Tuesday, when it reported its quarterly earnings, with record Mac sales and signs that the company can sustain its continued growth. ( 19 comments )
Every week Apple doesn't act on iPhone 4 antenna could cost $200M
Wed, Jul 14, 2010 - A new analysis has found that resolving the much publicized iPhone 4 antenna issues could cost Apple up to $900 million, and each additional week that Apple takes to resolve the issue could add another $200 million as sales increase. ( 228 comments )
AT&T data changes seen as benefit for BlackBerry over iPhone
Wed, Jun 2, 2010 - AT&T's removal of unlimited data plans for new iPhone customers hurts Apple's iPhone, despite the lower prices, and helps competitor Research in Motion's line of BlackBerry handsets, one prominent analyst believes. ( 96 comments )
Apple expected to sell 700K+ iPads overseas, beating the Mac
Fri, May 28, 2010 - Early reports suggest that Apple has sold most of its first run of international iPad shipments, which has lead one analyst to predict that the iPad will outsell the Mac internationally this quarter. ( 110 comments )
Expectations for Apple hit new heights after record iPhone sales
Wed, Apr 21, 2010 - Apple's 8.75 million iPhones sold in the March quarter combined with a better-than-expected launch of the iPad has led analysts to increase their already bullish views on the company's stock. ( 58 comments )
Strong interest in Apple iPad expected to produce 7M first-year sales
Wed, Apr 14, 2010 - A new survey of 2,500 consumers found that a large number -- 21 percent -- are interested in purchasing an iPad, which has led one prominent analyst to project 7 million sales of Apple's new device in its first 12 months on the market. ( 43 comments )
Verizon iPhone seen as 'unlikely' from Apple in 2010
Tue, Mar 30, 2010 - Despite a new claim that Apple is working on a CDMA-capable iPhone for the Verizon network in the U.S., one prominent analyst has said such a move is "unlikely" to happen this year. ( 62 comments )
Apple iPad demand exceeding pre-launch iPhone buzz?
Tue, Feb 23, 2010 - A new survey has found that 13 percent of respondents are likely to buy Apple's forthcoming iPad, a number greater than the 9 percent who planned to purchase an iPhone before its launch in 2007. ( 191 comments )
Wall Street expects Apple's 'risky' iPad to sell 1M-5M in first year
Thu, Jan 28, 2010 - With an aggressive $499 starting price point, Wall Street analysts believe Apple's e-reading, game playing, media consuming iPad device is a worthwhile risk that will become a multi-million seller in its first year. ( 243 comments )
Apple's earnings impress, but analysts hold breath for 'latest creation'
Tue, Jan 26, 2010 - Apple beat most Wall Street analysts' expectations Monday when it reported its most profitable quarter ever, but the impending product announcement scheduled for Wednesday is what everyone is really waiting for. ( 32 comments )
Apple tablet seen nearing $3 billion business in first year
Fri, Jan 22, 2010 - Selling an estimated 5 million units in its first year as a "base case" scenario, Apple's tablet would earn the company $2.8 billion in additional revenue and solidify it as more than a niche product, a prominent investment baking firm said Friday. ( 136 comments )
Apple execs not enthusiastic about 'unattractive' online print market
Fri, Oct 30, 2009 - While rumors have suggested Apple is courting print publications to deliver content on its anticipated tablet device, company executives recently said they see problems with the current business model. ( 51 comments )
Apple stock seen poised to pop after record setting quarter
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - Wall Street analysts have raised their price targets for Apple stock yet again, after the company posted another recession defying blockbuster quarter with record Mac and iPhone sales. ( 47 comments )
Apple expected to report record sales of 2.8 million Macs
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - Apple is due to report its quarterly earnings on Monday, and the Mac maker is predicted to exceed Wall Street expectations with blockbuster Mac sales, according to two research notes released Thursday. ( 22 comments )
One-fifth of buyers interested in Apple's unseen tablet
Wed, Sep 23, 2009 - Despite the fact that no one has seen it, a new survey says that 21 percent of buyers are interested in purchasing an Apple tablet device. That demand, along with strong Mac and iPhone sales, is expected to propel the company's stock. ( 72 comments )
Despite lack of surprises, Apple announcements seen as positive
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 - Although Wednesday's iPod announcements were seen as a relative "non-event," analysts are still high on Apple stock, predicting that the hardware maker will continue to perform well in a down economy. ( 24 comments )
Apple's iPhone 3GS has 99 percent satisfaction rate
Fri, Aug 14, 2009 - Customers who flocked to Apple's latest iPhone upgrade were overwhelmingly satisfied with their purchase, but AT&T's network didn't fare nearly as well, a new survey shows. ( 44 comments )
Wall Street again has high hopes for Apple after record quarter
Wed, Jul 22, 2009 - Analysts are again bullish on Apple stock after the company reported a record third quarter in Tuesday's earnings report, and provided higher-than-expected guidance in some aspects of its fourth quarter. ( 11 comments )
RBC on shortage; Apple vs. Big Apple; T-Mobile's 99 Euro iPhones
Thu, Apr 3, 2008 - An RBC analyst says that demand, not future models, are dictating the sudden iPhone shortage. Meanwhile, Apple assures buyers that more are on the way, the company is fighting New York City over an apple logo, and T-Mobile Germany is the first to subsidize the iPhone's price with different plans. ( 66 comments )
3G iPhone seen paving way for video capture, overseas adoption
Mon, Mar 3, 2008 - The advent of a 3G iPhone from Apple Inc. later this year will enabled a slew of often-sought media features and present the greatest opportunity for international adoption, according to a pair of Wall Street analysts, who've nonetheless reduced their price targets on the company given recent growth and economic concerns. ( 79 comments )
Report: iPhone outpacing rivals in Europe without 3G
Thu, Dec 6, 2007 - Despite a very familiar set of limitations, the iPhone is showing continued demand in Europe and leading its immediate rivals, says RBC analyst Michael Abramsky. ( 53 comments )
