Tag Archives: Apple

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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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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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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Apple Closes Over $400

Posted on September 16, 2011 by macromon

Apple closed over $400 for only the second time in history.   The current market rally seems to be getting narrower and narrower with the large cap techs, such as Apple,  leading the way.  The stock, in our opinion, has the … Continue reading →

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Apple Breaks Out, Gold Breaks Support

Posted on September 15, 2011 by macromon

A quick update to our recent posts on Apple and gold.   Apple has broken out of its bullish pennant formation and looks poised to take out the July 26th all time high of $404.50.  This is a chip shot from … Continue reading →

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Apple in Bullish Pennant Fight

Posted on September 13, 2011 by macromon

We ask once again, “Will Apple Win the Pennant.”   Note the stock’s  bullish pennant formation and that it has been holding and now clear of its 50-day moving average.   Lots of bullish chatter today from Julian Robertson saying the valuation … Continue reading →

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Apple to lead in 2011 smartphone shipments – Digitimes

Posted on September 7, 2011 by macromon

Global smartphone shipments for 2011 will reach 462 million units, rising 60% from the 288 million shipped in 2010, according to Digitimes Research. Apple is expected to overtake Nokia as the top ranking vendor in terms of shipment volume in … Continue reading →

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