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Post by Since84 on May 14, 2019 2:37:14 GMT -8
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Post by Since84 on May 13, 2019 5:38:54 GMT -8
Will this Apple sale last until Thursday -- dividend reinvestment???
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Post by Since84 on May 13, 2019 2:26:50 GMT -8
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Post by Since84 on May 10, 2019 10:56:20 GMT -8
My stink bid executed so hopefully AAPL bounces.
Then again, the dividend is paid on the 16th... How many bet the price will be above today's price? 🤔
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Post by Since84 on May 10, 2019 9:45:19 GMT -8
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Post by Since84 on May 10, 2019 2:07:47 GMT -8
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Post by Since84 on May 9, 2019 6:14:35 GMT -8
Don't forget tomorrow (5/10) AAPL trades ex-dividend.
And Yes, hledgard, the market has been in a tizzy over the Chinese trade negotiations.
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Post by Since84 on May 9, 2019 6:12:39 GMT -8
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Post by Since84 on May 9, 2019 5:50:12 GMT -8
Gets quiet around here on down days.
Placed a stink bid this morning.
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Post by Since84 on May 9, 2019 2:17:16 GMT -8
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Post by Since84 on May 3, 2019 2:18:36 GMT -8
Just a reminder, I do not concur with all the articles posted here. Many are here as a reminder of the FUD that is out there...
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Post by Since84 on May 3, 2019 2:16:48 GMT -8
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Post by Since84 on May 2, 2019 7:14:48 GMT -8
If Apple buys 2 1/2% of the outstanding stock every quarter from now on, I'll take back my concerns about not raising the dividend.
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Post by Since84 on May 1, 2019 2:31:31 GMT -8
Continuing last nights discussion regarding the dividend...
For me, it's about the cash hoard and the stated objective of being cash neutral. Apple continues to throw off huge amounts of cash. I remain concerned by the size of the cash hoard. It tempts too many. Even management may succumb to the temptation of an acquisition.
I prefer to see the cash hoard reduced, if not eliminated. Preferably not through a one time special dividend. Continuing the increase to the regular dividend by 10 to 15% would help, though not solve the problem.
As to share repurchases, Apple may do better adopting a program of planned regular daily purchases.
It is a nice problem to have. 😊
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Post by Since84 on May 1, 2019 2:20:43 GMT -8
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Post by Since84 on Apr 30, 2019 13:55:19 GMT -8
It's not you...
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Post by Since84 on Apr 30, 2019 12:46:55 GMT -8
What scares me is the thought that they are conserving cash for something.
As a rule, I'm not thrilled with large acquisitions.
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Post by Since84 on Apr 30, 2019 12:37:49 GMT -8
and here I expected a 10 to 15% dividend raise...
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Post by Since84 on Apr 30, 2019 12:35:59 GMT -8
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Post by Since84 on Apr 30, 2019 12:33:34 GMT -8
From CNBC...
Apple earnings: $2.46 per share, vs $2.36 per share expected
Apple reported earnings for its March quarter Tuesday that fell in line with expectations, although revenue was down from the same period last year. However, Apple's guidance for next quarter was higher than analysts expected.
Apple stock spiked over 4% in extended trading.
Here's how the company did compared to what Wall Street expected:
EPS: $2.46 vs. $2.36 forecast by Refinitiv consensus estimates Revenue: $58.02 billion vs. $57.37 billion forecast by Refinitiv consensus estimates Q2 iPhone revenue: $31.05 billion vs. $31.03 billion, forecast by Refinitiv consensus estimates Q2 services revenue: $11.45 billion vs. $11.37 billion, forecast by Refinitiv consensus estimates Projected Q3 revenue: $52.5 to $54.5 billion vs. $51.94 billion forecast by Refinitiv consensus estimates Apple saw decline in its main revenue stream, iPhone sales, during the quarter. But guidance for Apple's fiscal third quarter was higher than expected, suggesting Apple's iPhone demand machine is revving again and that services revenue continues to grow. In January, Apple cut its first-quarter forecast, blaming slow iPhone sales in China.
In an interview with CNBC's Josh Lipton, CEO Tim Cook said that Apple's performance in China had improved over the previous quarter and saw greater strength towards the end of the quarter. Cook also said that a sales tax cut had helped decrease the price of Apple products, which had helped. Cook said that the trade relationship between the U.S. and China had improved as well.
"The tone is much better than it was in the November-December timeframe. I think that affects consumer confidence in a very positive way," Cook said.
Apple said that it had $10.22 billion in sales in its Greater China category, which also includes Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Apple also said that it would spend $75 billion on share repurchases and it also approved 75 cent dividend per share, a 5% increase. Apple announced that it would spend $100 billion during this period last year.
Apple has recently been signaling to investors that iPhone sales aren't the critical number to watch. Apple instead is highlighting its services revenue, which includes products like iCloud, Apple Music, AppleCare warranties and others. Apple reported $11.45 billion in services revenue, which is up 16% from the same time last year.
Apple isn't providing an updated installed base figure of 1.1 billion devices, but Cook did say that it hit an all-time record last quarter across all categories.
Apple's individual product lines are still critical for the company.
Here's how the product lines break down:
iPhone: $31.05 billion vs. $31.10 billion expected
iPad: $4.87 billion vs. $4.21 billion expected
Mac: $5.5 billion vs. $5.85 billion expected
Wearables: $5.1 billion vs. $4.79 billion expected
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Post by Since84 on Apr 30, 2019 12:28:46 GMT -8
Must be good. After hours turned from RED to very GREEN...
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Post by Since84 on Apr 30, 2019 2:27:07 GMT -8
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