Apple (AAPL) reported another strong quarter driven by the incredible success of iPhone6 and 6 Plus. Not that long ago, the debate surrounding the iPhone was whether Apple needed a lower end phone to sell in emerging markets. Apparently, the missing ingredient was larger screen sizes. AAPL sold 61.5 million iPhones in the March quarter, […]
Apple and Google reported earnings last week and each stock responded very positively. This was an interesting outcome given that Apple’s results were well ahead of expectations, while Google fell a little short of Wall street estimates. Media Tlak has often noted how expectations and sentiment drive a stock’s immediate reaction to earnings. Read on […]
Google (GOOG) and Apple (AAPL) reported in the past week, kicking off another round of quarterly earnings reports for stocks held in Northlake client accounts. GOOG and AAPL compete directly on operating systems (iOS vs. Android) and the desire to control the largest ecosystem of online consumers. Northlake will continue to hold both stocks in […]
This quarter I am trying a different approach that hopefully saves clients time and increases readership of the quarterly earnings updates. I will write short paragraphs on several companies at a time as they report highlighting a few key items in the reports and looking ahead to future potential of each stock. Earnings season is […]
Several companies held in Northlake client portfolio recently announced stock splits. Discovery Communications (DISCK) and Liberty Media (LMCA) announced stock splits that will become effective over the summer. Apple (AAPL) also announced a split effective in early June. These announcements follow Google issuing new non-voting shares as a 2 for 1 split. As a reminder, […]
Apple reported its best quarter with revenues, earnings, profit margins, and iPhone sales all easily exceeding Wall Street estimates. In addition, the company materially increased its share buyback program, raised the dividend by 8%, and announced a 7 for 1 stock split effective in June. Finally, guidance was within an acceptable range with revenues a […]
I often think that my best analysis comes from real-time commentary as I listen to the conference calls that accompany the quarterly earnings reports from the companies I follow. In the past, I have offered my twitter comments on Apple (AAPL). Below are my instant message comments sent to a colleague who helps me out […]
Apple reported better than expected earnings for the second consecutive quarter. Guidance for the December quarter was confusing but ultimately better than Wall Street expectations. This sets the stage for a continued recovery in Apple shares into year end. Datapoints on product sell through for the new iPhones and iPads and a possible deal with […]
Apple (AAPL) reported a better quarter although earnings are still down year-over-year. I expect that earnigns will turn positive again in the Decemebr quarter and growth will pick up as next year moves along, partially due to very easy comparisons beginning next spring. Renewal of earnings and product momentum is critical to get AAPL shares […]
Apple reported its second quarter 2013 earnings at the high end of expectations and guidance. However, the real news surrounded the company’s guidance for the next quarter, commentary on future product introductions, and a large increase in the company’s capital allocation program to return cash to shareholders. For the near-term, I see these factors in […]
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