Comments on: The survey that squashed Apple – Part 2

By: Jane Kansas City Mo

Jane Kansas City Mo — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:20:23 +0000

Senator Reid "bankrupt" quote sent several insuance co's lower, where is the accountability on that , shouldn't he be investigated too

By: Tom Fresno Ca

Tom Fresno Ca — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:43:38 +0000

The whole market took a big hit that day, not just Apple so why not apply this report to it also

By: Scott M Geelong Victoria, Australia

Scott M Geelong Victoria, Australia — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:41:03 +0000

So this happens to Apple and they have been on a high regards performance. So what do you think is going to happen to lesser brands? If apple is going to suffer a bit, my bet is quite a few other consumer electronics brands are going to go under. Money will be tight and people are going to be careful in what they spend it on – current times are about squaring off the accounts and paying up or going out. I think Apple is still a good buy – both shares and products.

By: artman1033 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA

artman1033 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:56:02 +0000

P.E.D.:

How about a nice post about CNN's iReport?

ex ped: Nothing here folks. Move along.

By: dggraphics, New York, NY

dggraphics, New York, NY — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:08:40 +0000

Theses types of surveys are self-serving and should be ignored. Despite the so-called economic down turn, people will still be buying as much as they ever did, and the momentum for Apple products is far from over. Millions of people still want an iPhone, iPod, MacBook, etc.. The survey is hardly an indicator, just look at the sample size. It's pathetic how easy it is to manipulate the market using the web

By: yet another steve, san diego, ca

yet another steve, san diego, ca — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:30:59 +0000

What's going on with the stock at this point is that the smart money on the sidelines is staying there. Why buy today at $105 when it'sll be $95 next week. Eventually that sentiment will change, violently.

Long term companies with strong cash positions, brands, and margins weather slowdowns better than their peers.

A slowing economy also puts downward pressure on Apple's input costs. Apple can use this to keep profits high. But if they're smart, they'll use this to promote and discount and gain share.

And Steve Jobs has shown that he'll use tough times as an opportunity to pick up talent. And this time he has over $20 billion in the bank, so it's an easier call.

If you care what AAPL's price is next week, you're in a world of hurt. If you're Apple Inc, there is opportunity here.

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Sacto Joe — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:15:49 +0000

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By: Nodack Phoenix AZ

Nodack Phoenix AZ — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:39:24 +0000

Do you really believe the drop in Apple that day was because of a survey? Did they release survey's on all the other stocks that tanked that day?

ex ped: The survey is what caused RBC Capital's Mike Abramsky to downgrade Apple on Monday — a day in which Apple shares fell 18% against a Dow that fell 7%. So yes, I do think the survey was a big factor.

By: Sean, New York, NY

Sean, New York, NY — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:23:11 +0000

Just like other individual company, or the economy as a whole, there will always be the so called "business cycle", but if you look in the long term, Apple, Inc. is sure to be on the bullish side considering their cash flow, trendy innovative products, and strong leadership with young talents.

There may be a temporary slow-down at the current state due to the credit crunch GLOBALLY which limited capital of business so they will purchase this "luxury product" less since many firms are converting their wondows to Apple according to my own experience. Remember that Apple is going Global, and as soon as the market revives in a year or two, Apple will kick it up a notch. Especially the stocks since the balance sheet contains no long term debt which will be a plus for "real" investors, not speculators.

By: James, Arlington, VA

James, Arlington, VA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:45:34 +0000

How about we stop listening to all analysts on Apple because every time they are WRONG. EVERY TIME. Why do people listen to these analysts about Apple. They are wrong every single time.

Apple is how the government and other businesses should be run. Be conservative, smart, and don't over expect.

Until APPLE doesn't turn a big profit like they always do, just stop writing stuff about them because it just makes the analysts look jealous about this great company.

So…when they report another great year even during the recession…what are you going to do to bring the stock down?