Category Archives: Apple

60 Minutes: Steve Jobs

Posted on October 24, 2011 by macromon

In case you missed it.    Click here for full 60 Minutes report.                            (click here if picture is not observable)

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In China, Black Market iPhone Costs $1700

Posted on October 17, 2011 by macromon

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Apple Set to Close at All-time High

Posted on October 14, 2011 by macromon

Though there is still 2 hours of trading to the close,  Apple is well above its September 20th all-time closing high of 413.45 and could easily ramp another $3 into close to take out its 422. 86 intraday high. After … Continue reading →

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Input Costs of the iPhone

Posted on October 12, 2011 by macromon

Great graphic constructed by Mobile Phone Tracker coming to us via Nicholas Jackson of The Atlantic.    We were surprised that only $7.00 goes to Foxconn to manufacture each unit.   Here are some of Jackson’s favorite “facts and figures” … Continue reading →

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Number of Wireless Devices Exceed U.S. Population

Posted on October 11, 2011 by macromon

Go West Wireless, young man.  –  Horace Greeley,  paraphrased. Great piece in today’s Washington Post pointing out that there are now more wireless devices being used in the United States than there are Americans. The number of mobile devices rose … Continue reading →

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Macro Notes from the Supply Chain

Posted on October 9, 2011 by macromon

Here’s something from Digitimes that should be closely monitored: PCB suppliers see drop in 4Q11 orders Combined orders placed with Taiwan-based PCB manufacturers for the fourth quarter of 2011 are likely to slip 15% or more sequentially, according to industry … Continue reading →

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Nonlinear Thinking: iPhone Can Detect Blood Disorders

Posted on October 7, 2011 by macromon

The legacy of Steve Jobs will live long and reach wide.   It’s amazing to think the transformation his vision and technological genius had, is having, and will continue to have on the global economy and society at large.  What a … Continue reading →

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God Bless Steve Jobs

Posted on October 5, 2011 by macromon

One of the greatest ever.  Let’s honor him with a burst of innovation the world has never seen.  Our prayers go out to his family.   R.I.P,  great one. (click here is video is not observable)

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Apple’s Textbook Bounce Saves the Market

Posted on October 4, 2011 by macromon

To those who “don’t believe in the technicals” we suggest they take a look at today’s Apple chart. Like a superstar baseball player who consistently hits 75 home runs per year and is considered to have a “bad year” with … Continue reading →

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Apple Breaks Out to New Highs

Posted on September 19, 2011 by macromon

Like a hot knife through butter Apple pierced through its all-time high of $404.50, trading up to $411.50 before some minor profit taking.   The global economy is in the midst of dramatic change and Apple is leading that charge. … Continue reading →

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