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Whitney Tilson Talks Apple, Microsoft, BP And More (AAPL, MSFT, BP)
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 3:43pm | 193This afternoon on CNBC's Fast Money, Whitney Tilson said that while he is a big fan and an admirer of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), he is sticking with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). “There's an argument against a lot of the big cap stocks that are struggling,” Tilson said. “But Microsoft is growing like crazy...
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Gartner: iPad Redfining PC's (AAPL)
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 2:53pm | 292Gartner has lowered its PC sales for 2011 due to strong demand for tablets, led primarily by the Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad. The IT research firm lowered its sales forecast for the next two years, as tablets are "redefining" the PC's place in consumers' lives. Gartner said worldwide PC sales will...
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ZAGG Rises 17%, Concerns Remain (ZAGG, AAPL)
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 1:25pm | 290ZAGG Incorporated (NASDAQ: ZAGG) has fluctuated wildly since Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) release of the iPad 2 as traders questioned whether new features on the iPad 2 would affect sales of one of ZAGG's signature products. ZAGG sells the product ZAGGmate, a combination iPad shield and keyboard. It was...
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Zagg Zigging Higher (ZAGG)
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 1:16pm | 84Zagg Inc (NASDAQ: ZAGG) shares are jumping higher, up 16%, after falling as much as 25% yesterday. Yesterday, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced it's new iPad, which comes with its own cover. Zagg makes covers for the iPad, as well as other consumer electronics, which hurt the company bad yesterday....
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Risks To Apple Hitting $400 Abound (AAPL)
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 1:12pm | 356The consensus is that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares will hit $400 and beyond in the coming months. The consensus is hardly ever correct, and experience teaches us that when everyone is on one side of the trade, it is time to get out. That is exactly where we are with Apple. This stock is the most...
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Gene Munster: iPad 2 Is "Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary"
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 11:38am | 261Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) isn't exactly soaring on the news of the iPad 2, and many investors want to know why. “In covering these events for the past eight years, this is typical,” Gene Munster, a senior research analyst at Piper Jaffray, told Bloomberg this morning. Munster said that there is...
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Apple iPad 2 Makes Incremental, Not Monumental Changes
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 11:04am | 134The new iPad 2 makes incremental but not monumental changes to the iconic tablet device made by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). More than a year after the Cupertino-based company put the tablet category on the map, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, unveiled the follow-up version to its hot-selling iPad. Steve Jobs...
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iPad 2's New Smart Cover Can't Protect ZAGG
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 10:54am | 174For techies everywhere, yesterday's unveiling of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad 2 was a thrilling event. The thinner body, the faster processors and the front-facing camera all wowed the crowd. However, the most disruptive feature to the iPad-accessory industry that has evolved during the past year...
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Wedbush Securities Raises Estimates On Apple After Earlier Than Expected iPad 2 Release
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 10:52am | 171Yesterday, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Steve Jobs introduced the iPad 2 as expected, although there were some positive surprises. With a March 11th shipment date being sooner than had been expected, Wedbush is increasing its estimates modestly and continue to be buyers of Apple shares. Apple will ship...
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J.P Morgan Gives Color On Apple Following Release Of iPad 2, Event
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 10:42am | 198J.P Morgan believes that Overweight-rated Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad 2 launch should be a positive event for the stock. The improved form factor and technology advancements should keep Apple's first-mover advantage intact. While keeping the price points unchanged, Apple unleashed faster, thinner,...
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Active Screen - CANSLIM: Top 8 for March 3rd
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 9:58am | 1280There was another shuffle in the lineup of the top-8 stocks ranked by Market Cap. Gone was Southwestern Energy (SWN) and in came Vale S.A. (VALE). The current top 8 are: Apple (AAPL), Vale S.A. (VALE), Barrick Gold (ABX), Free McMoran (FCX), Baidu (BIDU), Research in Motion (RIMM), Cognizant...
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Citi Comments On Apple Inc's iPad 2 Unveiling, Confident In Estimates (AAPL)
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 9:54am | 203Citi has published a research report updating investors on the state of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) following yesterday's iPad 2 event. "We admit that the new features—which include dual cameras, a more powerful dual core processor (A5), and a thinner/lighter form factor...
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Goldman Sachs Reiterates Buy on Apple (AAPL)
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 9:50am | 127Goldman Sachs is out with its report today on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), reiterating Buy after Apple introduced the iPad 2 on Wednesday. In a note to clients, Goldman Sachs writes, "Overall, we believe Wednesday's iPad 2 introduction and the June iPhone refresh will serve as critical catalysts in the...
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Oppenheimer Offers Update On Apple Inc. Following iPad 2 Unveiling
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 9:38am | 146Oppenheimer has published a research report updating investors on the state of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) following yesterday's unveiling of the iPad 2. "While it doesn't include any new breakthrough features or functionalities, the sum total of its refinements and upgrades...
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Fast Money Pops & Drops, March 2nd (JOYG, BUCY, MDR, TIVO, WFT, MMI, AAPL)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 8:23pm | 321CNBC Fast Money's Tim Seymour said that Joy Global's (NASDAQ: JOYG) earnings results looked good, but the company missed on estimates. He added that Bucyrus International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BUCY) has really set the bar high for the sector. Joy Global (JOYG) fell 2.76% today, and closed at $94.32. Tim...