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Triple digit before September 9th.
The charts looks very bullish right now. We are in for another run to test the highs.
RSI is only at 56. We have so much room for a few runs. Let's go AAPL!
Got to have shares by the end of today to collect the dividend. :)
The charts will look nicely after today
If we close green than we are ready for a rebound.
8/7/2014 Cash 0.47 7/22/2014 8/11/2014 8/14/2014
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for May 08, 2014
By NASDAQ.com News, May 07, 2014, 09:00:01 AM EDT AAA
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Apple Inc. ( AAPL ) will begin trading ex-dividend on May 08, 2014. A cash dividend payment of $3.29 per share is scheduled to be paid on May 15, 2014. Shareholders who purchased AAPL stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This represents an 7.87% increase over the prior quarter. At the current stock price of $594.41, the dividend yield is 2.21%.
The previous trading day's last sale of AAPL was $594.41, representing a -1.65% decrease from the 52 week high of $604.41 and a 52.86% increase over the 52 week low of $388.87.
AAPL is a part of the Technology sector, which includes companies such as International Business Machines Corporation ( IBM ) and Hewlett-Packard Company ( HPQ ). AAPL's current earnings per share, an indicator of a company's profitability, is $41.85. Zacks Investment Research reports AAPL's forecasted earnings growth in 2014 as 10.5%, compared to an industry average of 10.5%.
For more information on the declaration, record and payment dates, visit the AAPL Dividend History page. Our Dividend Calendar has the full list of stocks that have an ex-dividend today.
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The top-performing ETF of this group is IYW with an increase of 4.33% over the last 100 days. JKE has the highest percent weighting of AAPL at 9.33%.
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Report: Apple holding iPhone event on Sep. 9
01:39 PM ET · AAPL
Re/code's John Paczkowski reports Apple (AAPL -0.6%) will hold an iPhone event on Tuesday, Sep. 9. That meshes with the company's historical iPhone launch schedule, as well as a 9to5 Mac report stating Apple is "tentatively" planning a mid-September iPhone 6 event.
Paczkowski has a solid track record for Apple launch event scoops. Today's report suggests (given Apple's history) the iPhone 6 could go on sale on Friday, Sep. 19.
Expectations for strong next-gen iPhone sales are particularly high this year, given pent-up demand for bigger models. In addition to 4.7" and 5.5" displays (widely reported), the rumor mill has mentioned sapphire cover glass, optical image stabilization, an NFC radio, wireless charging, and Cat-6 LTE (theoretical max speeds of 300Mbps) as potential new features.
Apple has also been reported to be negotiating iPhone 6 price hikes.
Shares have ticked slightly higher on the report.
Time to fly
Every week that goes by get us closer to the release day of the new products. Enjoying the ride all the way through Christmas.
Let's close at 97 today
I think we are ready
Winding up and getting ready to explode and run.
Climb baby climb!
When Twitter went up due to earnings Facebook went up too. LinkedIn is going up AH due to earnings so most likely Facebook will follow tomorrow.
That is how you do it. Buy on fear and sell on hype. I picked up some too. FB is making money as usual. Nothing has changed about the company. Going to move back up as usual. :)
This will bounce back to normal tomorrow.
Samsung sales are going down while Apple's sales are raising. iPhone 6 will make this run like crazy. RSI is low enough for this to go much higher.
I also added a few today. Going to move back up from here.
No way can this hold up tomorrow. The AH trade are unbelievable. Profit takers will come in and bring this down. I rather have it climb up slowly than having it spike up too fast with luck due to the World Cup.
Same here
You will probably see that today.
Earnings excitement is over for now. The last two trades signal a pull back. We will probably need to move way lower to fill in the gap last week.
If it keeps up like this for the rest of the day than profit takers might come in tomorrow. The earnings excitement is over. Going to take some profit off the table and wait to see where this will go.
That was a nice surprise in the morning. Don't know if we going any higher but love the gain this morning.
Apple iWatch Patent Revealed
By Alex RubensIn a patent filing granted today, Apple revealed a few details about its rumored upcoming smartwatch set to compete with Google's Android Wear program.
While there isn't much to go on, we do know that it will be square or rectangular in shape and have a touchscreen, accelerometer, GPS receiver, Bluetooth, and haptic vibration for alerts. Just like Samsung's Galaxy Gear and the Pebble line of smartwatches, the iWatch can connect to your phone to allow for notifications and calls to show up on the display.
However, it also seems that it will be able to function independently, without the need for a tethered device, as it has internal storage and processor that can be used to run a separate OS, as well as allow for music storage and playback. This pairs well with the proposed built-in headphone jack.
Beyond this, Apple didn't say much as to not give away its hand, but this falls in line with what we've reported before. Apple's iWatch is expected to launch later this fall, if previous speculation is correct.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/22/apple-iwatch-patent-revealed
Apple Hints New Products Near With Bigger IPhones Looming
Apple Inc. (AAPL) signaled that the long wait for new products is nearing an end.
With bigger-screen handsets in development, Apple said yesterday that shoppers are delaying buying new iPhones, which will weigh on sales in the current quarter ending in September. Yet rather than dissuade buyers from procrastinating, Apple stoked anticipation for new devices on a conference call, with Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook talking about an "incredible pipeline" that "we can't wait to show you," and finance chief Luca Maestri declaring it would be a "very busy fall."
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Looking ahead to new gadgets is the main reason investors barely reacted to Apple's fiscal third-quarter results yesterday. The world's most valuable company posted a 12 percent rise in net income to $7.75 billion and a 6 percent revenue increase to $37.4 billion, with strong iPhone and Mac sales making up for a drop in iPad demand.
Apple shares rose 2.6 percent to $97.19 at the close in New York, leaving them up 21 percent this year.
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Instead, investors were buzzing about Apple's coming slew of products. The Cupertino, California-based company, which hasn't released a new mobile device since last year, is working on larger-screen iPhones, a potential wearable device and an upgrade to Apple TV, people familiar with the plans have said.
‘Big Time'
"You'd have to live in a cave to not know that Apple is coming out with a big new batch of iPhones," said Michael Binger, a senior portfolio manager at Gradient Investments LLC, which manages about $600 million and owns Apple stock. "We're coming in to a big time for Apple in the back half of the year."
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Apple has released new iPhones each September for the past two years.
Maestri, who took over as Apple's chief financial officer this year, said in an interview that the trend of customers waiting for new releases is especially pronounced in English-speaking countries where more rumors are spread online about the company's product pipeline. He said Apple took that phenomenon into account when crafting its outlook for the current quarter. The company projected sales of $37 billion to $40 billion, slightly below the $40.6 billion estimated by analysts.
"We're seeing some purchase delays and we've reflected that in our guidance," Maestri said. "It happens. We have to live with that."
IPhone's Importance
In the most recent quarter, iPhone sales rose 13 percent to 35.2 million and Mac sales increased 18 percent to 4.4 million. That helped offset a second-straight quarterly decline for the iPad, with sales dropping 9 percent to 13.3 million as the tablet market becomes more saturated, especially in the U.S. and Western Europe.
The results reinforced the importance of the iPhone, which accounts for more than half of Apple's revenue and about 70 percent of total profit, according to ISI Group.
Apple is set to release new iPhones with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screens, people familiar with the plans have said. The devices are anticipated by some analysts to be the company's biggest sellers since the iPhone's 2007 introduction.
Apple is responding to a shift in consumer taste toward bigger-screen smartphones, a trend Samsung Electronics Co. (005930) and others have capitalized on to grab market share from Apple. In China, about 40 percent of mobile gadgets sold based on Google Inc.'s Android operating system in 2014 had display sizes of more than 5 inches, according to an estimate by Forrester Research.
"Apple's fortunes are tied to the iPhone," said Binger.
No Dent
After posting its first profit decline in at least a decade last year, Apple now appears to be settling into a stretch where it reports modest revenue and earnings growth each quarter while also returning money to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. It's a shift from when the iPhone was a young product and the company's revenue was almost doubling every quarter, yet investors have sent the stock up more than 18 percent this year to near an all-time high after accounting for a 7-for-1 stock split.
At least for the immediate future, Apple will remain reliant on the iPhone. Case in point: If Apple sells 30 million units of a new wearable device in the first 12 months, it will generate about $9 billion in revenue, according to Morgan Stanley. That's equivalent to about 5 percent of Apple's $171 billion in sales last year.
China Focus
China also continues to be a major focus for Apple. Over the past quarter, the company said iPad sales jumped 51 percent in the world's most populous country, while iPhone sales rose 48 percent, boosted by a partnership to sell the handset through wireless carrier China Mobile Ltd. Mac sales also increased 39 percent in China, Cook said.
"China, honestly, was surprising to us," Cook said yesterday on the conference call. "We thought it would be strong, but it went well past what we thought."
Along with China, sales in Brazil, India and Russia also have been strong. IPhone sales in those countries increased a total of 55 percent last quarter.
Apple also is working to sell more iPhones and iPads to companies to give to employees. Apple this month struck a partnership with International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) to sell the iPhone and iPad to big companies and create business-specific applications. Getting Apple a larger footprint within businesses is an "enormous opportunity," Cook said on the call.
More sales to enterprises like IBM's customers in health care, banking and travel could help reignite growth for iPad sales, Cook said.
"There's a substantial upside in business and this was one of the thinkings behind the partnership with IBM that we announced last week," Cook said.
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The rise in Apple's stock shows the company continuing to benefit from people moving more of their digital lives onto mobile devices. By contrast, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) last week announced plans to cut 18,000 jobs as it struggles to make the transition to the mobile-centric technology market.
Cook said on a conference call that Apple continues to look for acquisitions. The company has purchased 29 companies since the start of fiscal year 2013, and made five deals last quarter, he said.
After facing criticism from activist investors such as Carl Icahn to return more money to shareholders, Apple also continued to boost its dividend. The company said it would give a dividend of 47 cents a share that will be payable on Aug. 14 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 11. Through dividends and buybacks, Apple has now paid out $74 billion as part of a $130 billion capital return program that's authorized for another six quarters.
Apple had $164.5 billion in cash and investments at the end of last quarter, with all but $27 billion held outside the U.S. International sales accounted for 59 percent of the company's revenue last quarter.
To contact the reporter on this story: Adam Satariano in San Francisco at asatariano1@bloomberg.net
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Apple rallies post-earnings; Street focuses on margins, iPhone 6
11:31 AM ET · AAPL
"With [gross margins] stabilizing and core demand trends solid, we think investors will want to own Apple (AAPL +3%) stock into bigger-screen iPhone 6 and ecosystem-expanding iWatch/iBand launches," writes Evercore, staying bullish on Apple following its mixed FQ3 results and light FQ4 guidance.
Macquarie: "The bottom line is that the iPhone 6 reception is what matters right now." Its target has been raised by $7 to $102. At least 6 other firms have also hiked their PTs today.
Citi, which recently launched coverage at Buy, expects 140M iPhone 6 sales over the first 12 months (compares with an iPhone installed base of 300M), and thinks the adoption of installment/early upgrade plans could provide further upside.
It's also pleased with Apple's 28% Greater China growth, given fears of tougher competition from local vendors - fast-growing Xiaomi just rolled out a metal-framed flagship phone that goes for $320 unsubsidized.
9to5 Mac reports today Apple is "tentatively" planning to unveil the iPhone 6 in mid-September. Sources state the 4.7" model is set to be shown off, but add a final decision hasn't been made on revealing the 5.5" model at the event. KGI reported last week the 5.5" model could be delayed due to production issues.
The site also reports Apple is planning an October event that will likely involve an iWatch/fitness band. Apple is fresh off receiving a patent for a modular smartwatch design that includes a strap with built-in sensors and other circuitry.
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Comments(25)
name999
Jul 23 11:38 AM
Sit tight, buckle up. The next stop is $100.
aardvark3
Jul 23 11:42 AM
This is going to be fun. Patience really does pay off.
Humble Eagles
Jul 23 02:12 PM
Senior VP E. Cue on new products, "Later this year, we've got the best product pipeline that I've seen in my 25 years at Apple," and when later challenged on Cue's statement, Cook didn't equivocate, but said he agreed with Cue! I suspect we are looking at some interesting stuff come Sep/Oct. Maybe Apple has changed its ways, and execs now blow smoke, but I doubt it. I think they have some game changers coming soon. The best news is that 9 month earnings are growing over 15% YOY when you use the actual share count at the end of the qtr! The buyback, even with moderate growth, is producing excellent EPS growth. Should they unlock new categories and services, it gets much better.
thotdoc
Jul 23 11:43 AM
today is a good day to remember...if you are an average retail investor...do not try to time stocks
Ashraf Eassa
Jul 23 11:45 AM
The Xiaomi Mi4 is not "all metal".
Paulo Santos
Jul 23 11:57 AM
But it's a pretty good phone for the price, that's for sure.
Ashraf Eassa
Jul 23 11:59 AM
I don't doubt it!
Davidoff
Jul 23 12:13 PM
It's still a Chinese phone. China is far from having the same image as Japan in the nineties, but it should come pretty soon. No matter what Xiaomi executives say, a high end phone can't worth that cheap to be adopted by snobbish consumers, so it's years away of Apple. Xiaomi is rather a potential thread for Android makers. I know that many people are already ready to purchase a Chinese tech product, but I also know that it's completely unthinkable for most of consumers. In any case, there are a lot of "established" phones that could be purchased for $320 any asp decrease even faster on this highly competitive market.
Paulo Santos
Jul 23 12:28 PM
The iPhone is also a Chinese phone. It's built there, and some of the technical design is probably occurring there as well.
The Nexus 5 is not much different from the newer Xiaomi, but it's got slightly worse specs for a bit more $.
Davidoff
Jul 23 12:34 PM
I'm not saying that you're wrong, but what does matter is the brand recognition. What is inside the phone, who produces it or whose technology is being used doesn't matter to an average Joe. You can make the exact same phone as the iPhone, if it doesn't have the little apple on the back, it won't sell as well.
Paulo Santos
Jul 23 12:43 PM
Ah, I agree with that.
But one wonders up until what price difference will AAPL manage to maintain its sales ... right now you're beginning to get phones that are equivalent to the iPhone at 1/2 the price. This is what did the Mac in during the PC wars (first price and volume, then the ecosystem) ...
gensearch2
Jul 23 01:16 PM
The android OS is fragmented and their ecosystem is fragmented. You have your Samsung App Store, your Google Play store and now your Amazon App Store.
I think Google made a major strategic error in allowing manufacturers to customize their Android and permit competing app stores.
Paulo Santos
Jul 23 01:28 PM
Only Google Play matters, the others are tiny (like 1/100th, 1/1000th the size of Google Play in terms of downloads)...
Jack Baker
Jul 23 02:21 PM
"equivalent"....hardly. You're talking simply about hardware. Hardware is one piece of the ecosystem and as hardware has become commoditized it more about the software, customer service, retail infrastructure and the entire ecosystem. Android still only has 5,000 native tablet apps that aren't stretched out phone apps compared to iOS's 500,000. And, you can't compare the interoperability of Android devices with iOS devices. Nor can you compare the customer service or retail store base. And, even as hardware goes, iPhone is still the only smartphone with a 64 bit chip in it. So, equivalent....no.
Paulo Santos
Jul 23 02:26 PM
We're talking smartphones - regarding apps they're mostly already equivalent as well.
Humble Eagles
Jul 23 02:26 PM
Another point a lot of people miss: phones are actually more important to most people than their laptops! They are more likely to go cheap somewhere else. Also, in the US or any place where plans are subsidized, it is only a fraction of the price. If I have to pay $200 for a nice iPhone or $100 for a buggy and unsecure Android phone, I will gladly pay 100 to 200% more for the iPhone!
Paulo Santos
Jul 23 02:31 PM
The subsidization is a massive factor, yes.
benfromchicago2689
Jul 23 12:40 PM
Does Citi have a Apple Bulls department under Jim Suva and Apple Bear department under Glen Yeung? So now it is the bull's department to talk.
Or they just get all the info from SAC?
Mark Krieger
Jul 23 01:04 PM
Sell into the euphoria. That's how you get the best price! The company's revenue growth rate is slowing.
gensearch2
Jul 23 01:23 PM
Holding AAPL until the 6 is released is a bet with good odds.
iOS7 needs to revolutinize
Jul 23 01:46 PM
Apple still has solid fundamentals with stable margins and ridiculous profits. This is a hold up to $150.
Humble Eagles
Jul 23 02:48 PM
The problem is identifying the correct euphoria zenith! Suppose Apple releases fantastic wearables, new TV devices, two large and new iPhones, competitive new Macs, new iPads and new services over the next three months. Does the euphoria happen now or after the January CC sometime at $150? I certainly agree it is always best to sell into euphoria, but we have probably all sold into euphoria before and then wished we hadn't. Time will tell.
ramachan
Jul 23 01:56 PM
It is exciting to watch my portfolio grow, apple being the major driving force. Touch wood, the next six months is going to be fun time
toshellyw@yahoo.com
Jul 23 02:16 PM
$150 and higher!
This could easily get to $55 by earnings
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We will probably see $100 tomorrow. :)
Up up we go. Earnings were pretty good and people are looking forward to the new products coming out this year.
The next earnings should blow it away. iPhone 6 sales will bring the numbers up like never before. EPS at 1.28 is pretty good knowing that the new product is coming out soon.
Not bad! Now we got the iPhone 6 and iWatch to look forward too.
The numbers probably got leaked because it spike up pretty good.
Yes
At my work place we buy the iPhone 5c for all of our sales and field employees. We don't wait for the latest product but purchase which ever is cheaper. I bet other companies do the same. We upgrade our employees cell phones every 2 years.
Numbers are out tomorrow so we might see it go a little higher but I somewhat agree with you on FB being overbought. I think it might go up on earnings but on Thursday or Friday it will go back down for awhile. The issue with Russia is still on the radar.
Let's keep it green. The last few times earnings came out it went red. I think this time around it would be green.