Category Archives: Apple

Nonlinear Thinking: The Future of Medical Services

Posted on April 3, 2012 by macromon

This is one of the most potentially transformative,  disruptive, and exciting technologies we’ve come across in some time.  Qualcomm has teamed up with the X PRIZE Foundation to promote innovation and integration of precision diagnostic technologies.   They’re offering $10 million … Continue reading →

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Does Apple Need to Fill the Gap?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by macromon

Apple is down almost $10 (1.63%) today,  which is a surprise given the overall market is up.   After making an all-time high at $621.45 on Wednesday (note the Doji candlestick) the stock has traded down, most likely on profit taking … Continue reading →

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TR50: The 50 Most Innovative Companies (1-5)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by macromon

We will posting Technology Review’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2011 in increments of five as not to overwhelm you.   Innovation is the place to be, in our book. 1)  Alcatel-Lucent Why: Has created a cellular network that can cope … Continue reading →

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HBR: The Real Leadership Lessons of Steve Jobs

Posted on March 20, 2012 by macromon

Walter Isaacson follows up his biography of Steve Jobs with an “insanely great” piece in the April HBR.   He drills down on the factors that helped to catapult the legendary entrepreneur into an elite league of American business leaders, including … Continue reading →

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iPad Mania

Posted on March 17, 2012 by macromon

People stand in a line to purchase Apple’s new iPad in front of Apple Store Ginza in Tokyo March 16, 2012. Apple’s new iPad went on a sale in Japan on Friday and more than 450 people waited on the … Continue reading →

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‘Toon of the Day: iHeavenly iPad

Posted on March 16, 2012 by macromon

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Apple Reversal: Time For The Pause That Refreshes

Posted on March 15, 2012 by macromon

Was that the top in Apple?  Seriously doubt it,  but maybe in the very short-term, however. The stock opened at its high and managed to trade just above $600 and then downhill  all day.  It has run too far too … Continue reading →

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Apple’s Market Cap Now Larger Than Poland & Belgium GDP

Posted on March 14, 2012 by macromon

Apple’s parabolic repricing continues. The stock was up over $21 today ($45 since Friday’s close) on the back of a Morgan Stanley report, which included a price target of $960.   The market is starting to reprice the stock to a … Continue reading →

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iPad 3 Concept Features

Posted on March 4, 2012 by macromon

Prepare to be surprised.   AAPL has run a lot and is overbought, but that’s been the case for the last $200.   Do you think anyone wants to be short or flat going into this week’s announcement? (click here if … Continue reading →

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Perspective: February 1982

Posted on February 28, 2012 by macromon

It’s easy to lose a longer term perspective when banging around in the markets everyday.   Here is a clip from the February 1982 issue of Technology Review, which illustrates why it’s important to think longer term and another reason why … Continue reading →

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