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Apple Quarterly Revenues Over $10 Billion for First Time Ever [Apple]
Apple Quarterly Revenues Over $10 Billion for First Time Ever [Apple]
You wouldn't know there's a recession by Apple's earnings report from this past quarter: Revenues were over $10 billion for the first time ever and they sold the most iPods ever. The earnings call, where they'll talk about the numbers in detail and undoubtedly field questions about Steve ...
Palm to Apple: Bring It
Palm to Apple: Bring It
digitaldaily.allthingsd.com — We like competition, as long as they don’t rip off our IP, and if they do, we’re... going to go after anybody that does … We will not stand for having our IP ripped off and we’ll use whatever weapons we have at our disposal [to ... (more) Palm to Apple: Bring It
Apple Still Thinking About Netbooks, But Isn't Ready
Apple Still Thinking About Netbooks, But Isn't Ready
blog.wired.com — During its quarterly earnings call Wednesday, Apple reinforced its skepticism in netbooks, saying their low-powered CPUs, cramped... keyboards and small displays are not enough to satisfy customers. "We've got some ideas, but right now we ... (more) Apple Still Thinking About Netbooks, But Isn't Ready
Will Apple Sue Palm Over the Pre? - News and Analysis by PC Magazine
Will Apple Sue Palm Over the Pre? - News and Analysis by PC Magazine
pcmag.com — Apple review, Apple commentary, Apple news... Everything Apple Apple executives hinted Wednesday that the company might legally... contest the multitouch technology found within the Palm Pre. During the waning minutes of a conference call announcing the ... (more) Will Apple Sue Palm Over the Pre? - News and Analysis by ...
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Microsoft Laying Off 5,000, Rumored Mostly From Entertainment and Devices [Microsoft]
Gizmodo — ... Its net income for the quarter was $4.17 billion, 11 percent lower than the $4.71 billion it posted last year, even though revenues were 2 percent higher, $16.63 billion. The major culprit is falling PC sales—Windows sales dropped 8 percent, from $4.33 billion to $3.98 billion. (To contrast, despite the crappier economic climate Mac sales were up 9 percent Apple reported yesterday.) ...

Microsoft Laying Off 5,000, Rumored Mostly From Xbox and Zune Division [Microsoft]
Gizmodo — ... Its net income for the quarter was $4.17 billion, 11 percent lower than the $4.71 billion it posted last year, even though revenues were 2 percent higher, $16.63 billion. The major culprit is falling PC sales—Windows sales dropped 8 percent, from $4.33 billion to $3.98 billion. (To contrast, despite the crappier economic climate Mac sales were up 9 percent Apple reported yesterday.) ...

Steve Ballmer on Macs vs. PC in the Recession [Steve Ballmer]
Gizmodo — Ballmer discussing Windows in the economic climate that led Microsoft to cut 5,000 jobs: "The price premiums that people pay for Macintoshes over PCs will be looked at more carefully." Hmm. Guess we'll see. ...

Thoughts on Google and Apple's Earnings
A VC — ... to get back into Google at the right price. If think anytime you can buy Google below $300, you have to do that. I'll put some orders in this morning to do just that. I'd also like to try selling some puts on Google and I'd love some advice in the comments about the best strategy for that. Related articles by Zemanta Google Earnings Top Expectations Apple made $10 billion, sold 88% more iPhones than last year Apple Quarterly Revenues Over $10 Billion for First Time Ever [Apple] Apple Earnings ...

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