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[Jul 01, 2015] Apple, by Mark Robertson
We selected AAPL back in May 2013 for Solomon Select. Apple has gained 40.2% annualized since then for a relative return of +28% for that decision.
[Jun 01, 2013] Apple, by Mark Robertson
With products that are pervasive and ubiquitous and the #1 ranking in our MANIFEST 40 most widely-followed stocks, it’s time for AAPL to join the Solomon Select tracking portfolio.
[Jun 01, 2012] Groundhog 2012: Rhino Rampage Alert!, by Mark Robertson
we review our Groundhog Challenge VI (2012) at the 4-month “mile marker” … taking a look at the field about 1/3rd of the distance.
[Jan 01, 2012] Manifest Top 40, by Mark Robertson
Stryker remains at the top of the leaderboard for another quarter. Apple has assumed the #2 slot and Abbott Labs continued its strong advances.
[Aug 01, 2015] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
A Wider Berth For Our Weekly Parade
[Oct 01, 2014] Our Most Widely-Followed Stocks, by Ken Kavula
Invest With Your Friends
[Jun 01, 2013] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
Searching for Strength and Value in Value Line
[Jan 01, 2016] Sweet Sixteen, by Mark Robertson
The Long & Short Of It
[Aug 14, 2018] Smooth Investing -- After Four Years, by Mark Robertson
Smoothie investing is all about the balance between stalwart blue chips and rapidly-growing companies. This tracking portfolio, bolstered by Amazon, Visa and Apple has racked up a 13.5% rate of return over the trailing four years.
[Dec 01, 2011] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
Returns, Quality & Sentiment In Your Corner
[Feb 01, 2011] Hoard vs. Herds: Fidelity NASDAQ, by Cy Lynch
Fidelity NASDAQ is a good alternative to QQQQ for investors seeking a more diversified NASDAQ market..
[Jul 01, 2010] Manifest Top 40, by Mark Robertson
Twenty seven out of thirty nine active entries have outperformed the market since selection for an accuracy rating of 69.2%, down slightly from 72.5% in March 2010.
[Jul 01, 2012] Manifest Top 40, by Mark Robertson
Your widely-followed stocks, a place where ideas are born.
[Jul 25, 2018] MANIFEST 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
Our MANIFEST 40 is a celebration of collective excellence in stock selection, strategy and disciplined patience. The rate of return since inception (2005) is 10.1%.
[Jul 01, 2015] Strength In Numbers, by Mark Robertson
“It’s about creating strength in numbers ... finding common ground ... and supporting each other.” -- Jane Kim.
[Jun 01, 2011] Sweet Sixteen, by Mark Robertson
The screening results this month represent our more traditional approach, seeking the highest ranked MANIFEST stocks.
[Jul 01, 2014] Manifest 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
This managed “tracking portfolio” of your collective favorites has outperformed the Wilshire 5000 by +2.8%.
[Feb 01, 2014] Sweet 16, by Mark Robertson
Your Heavy Hogs For 2014
[Nov 01, 2012] Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal Technology, by Cy Lynch
With this month’s selection we capitalize on the outsized opportunity we see in the technology sector, while avoiding overemphasis on AAPL.
[Sep 01, 2013] Sixteen Sticking To The Core, by Mark Robertson
This month features the top percentile of all stocks covered at Manifest Investing on the basis of a combination of return forecasts and quality.
[Feb 01, 2012] Sweet Sixteen, by Mark Robertson
This month features the top percentile of all stocks covered at Manifest on the basis of projected return and quality rating.
[Dec 01, 2010] Fund Analysis: Hoard vs. Herds, by Cy Lynch
Accumulate Nasdaq-100 (QQQQ).
[Feb 01, 2011] This One's For The Girls!, by Mark Robertson
The challenge is simple. Select five stocks, starting on our national holiday, Groundhog Day -- and take care of the portfolio going forward..
[Feb 01, 2013] Groundhog Creed Staggered?, by Mark Robertson
2012 was unkind to our band of groundhogs. Does that mean it’s time to throw in the towel? Not. Even. Close.
[Feb 02, 2019] Groundhog Conviction, by Mark Robertson
The consensus selections by the participating Groundhogs have consistently outperformed the stock market? What are the favorite selections this year?
[Mar 01, 2012] Sweet Sixteen, by Mark Robertson
The screen this month represents the most frequently selected stocks for all of the Groundhog VI entries, our Heavy Hogs.
[Aug 01, 2010] Hoard vs. Herds: QQQQ, by Cy Lynch
The average selection for the Hoard has outperformed the total stock market benchmark by +12.6% during its holding period. Accuracy stands at 68% due to some lagging healthcare positions.
[Jan 01, 2011] Hoard vs. Herds: VGT, by Cy Lynch
Accumulate Vanguard Technology.
[Oct 01, 2011] Our Collective Report Card, by Mark Robertson
Our MANIFEST 40 just celebrated its sixth birthday. This quarterly review of the most widely-followed stocks by our community is a trove of information about companies attracting the attention of thousands of like-minded investors.
[Apr 01, 2013] Which Way Is The Wind Blowing?, by Mark Robertson
Is the market going up or down tomorrow? How about for the rest of the year? What about the next several years? What’s the outlook for the rest of my investment time horizon?
[Jul 01, 2007] An 'Apple' a Day?, by Mark Robertson
Any job done well is usually done better by using the right tools.
[Mar 29, 2005] Selling Stocks: The Challenge of Reason, by Mark Robertson
Take a deep breath. It's not un-American to sell a stock.
[Jul 01, 2005] Nasdaq-100 (QQQQ), by Mark Robertson
QQQQ is designed to follow the NASDAQ-100 index composed of 100 of the fastest growing technology and non-financial services companies listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market..
[Oct 01, 2009] Manifest Top 40, by Mark Robertson
The three top performers in the MANIFEST TOP 40 with the largest annualized relative returns since inception are Quality Systems, Infosys Tech and FactSet Research.
[Dec 15, 2009] Manifest Top 40, by Mark Robertson
The three top performers in the MANIFEST TOP 40 are Cognizant Technology, Quality Systems and Infosys Tech.
[Jul 31, 2016] Manifest 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
Our MANIFEST 40 is a celebration of collective excellence in stock selection, strategy and disciplined patience.
[Oct 05, 2016] MANIFEST 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
Our MANIFEST 40 is a celebration of collective excellence in stock selection, strategy and disciplined patience.
[Dec 01, 2014] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Accumulate Google (GOOG)
[Jul 01, 2013] The Stocks You Follow: Manifest 40, by Mark Robertson
We’ve always believed that the collective decisions made by our community of long-term investors is worth huddling over … a place where ideas are born.
[Apr 01, 2013] Manifest 40, March 2013, by Mark Robertson
An update on the stocks you follow.
[Dec 07, 2016] bivio Index: Most Widely-Held Stocks, by Mark Robertson
Our friends at bivio continuously publishes and maintains a list of the most widely-held stocks among club portfolios, known as the bivio Index
[Jan 01, 2015] Manifest Top 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
Our MANIFEST 40 is a celebration of collective excellence in stock selection, strategy and disciplined patience. We continuously monitor the 40 most-widely followed stocks by our community of subscribers at Manifest Investing.
[Sep 03, 2020] MANIFEST 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
As we approach the 15th birthday of the Manifest Investing 40 most widely-followed stocks, we welcome Amazon (AMZN) and Disney (DIS) to the party.
[Mar 01, 2016] Manifest 40, March 2016, by Mark Robertson
Your Most Widely-Followed Stocks: An Update
[Apr 01, 2016] Gone Rule Breaker Shopping, by Mark Robertson
This month’s tracking portfolio, David Gardner’s Stock Advisors Rule Breakers, monitors the progress made over the last 14 years.
[Oct 01, 2015] Celebrating 10 Years of Favorites, by Mark Robertson
In the October 2005 issue, we launched the MANIFEST 40, built from the stocks that most frequently appear on subscriber dashboards, and this tracking dashboard has delivered a rate of return of 8.8% since inception.
[Aug 01, 2011] Leaders of the Groundhog Pack, by Mark Robertson
Our fifth annual investment selection contest, dubbed Groundhog V, has reached the halfway mile marker. We’re pleased to report that overall performance has improved over the 2010 results.
[Apr 01, 2015] Tin Cup Model Portfolio, by Mark Robertson
Sell Abbott Labs (ABT), Buy Cognizant (CTSH) & Mindray (MR)
[Jan 01, 2016] MANIFEST 40 Update, by Mark Robertson
The 40 stocks are something of a barometer because we know that these community favorites are not simply followed ... most of them are also widely owned, with considerable diligence and vigilance.
[Apr 01, 2013] National Oilwell Varco, by Mark Robertson
The largest provider of equipment for oil and gas drilling, the long-term outlook is bright for NOV.
Forum Post Results:
Cognitive Dissonance: Ritholtz Rules
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Mark Robertson
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07/20/2013 09:45 AM
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General Discussion
How is this for an astonishing but by no means surprising data point: In self-directed 401(k) plans, “The biggest single equity holding was Apple...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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07/20/2011 03:14 PM
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Stocks
Is the high RSI a concern? It would be for me — at least an awareness that the stock price probably pauses to “catch its breath” sometime soon....
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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02/22/2012 06:45 AM
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Stocks
Challenge Club Select Nomination: Apple (AAPL). ’Nuff said. :)
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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04/20/2012 04:20 PM
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Stocks
Been a while since we saw this type of chart from Apple (AAPL)
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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04/21/2012 07:36 AM
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Stocks
Why Apple Stock Drives People Crazy
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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03/23/2013 07:16 AM
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Stocks
We’ll be updating Apple (AAPL) next week, but those of you who “feel” like Apple expectations are eroding a bit … you’re not imagining things:
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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07/25/2012 08:04 AM
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Stocks
Apple sinks after earnings miss forecasts. Apple (AAPL) shares were -4.7% premarket after its FQ3 earnings missed expectations even though EPS rose...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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02/09/2013 02:25 PM
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Stocks
Morningstar reduced their fair value on Apple (AAPL) from $770 to $600.
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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01/25/2013 04:29 AM
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Stocks
Great chart from Bespoke.com about stock market king-of-the-hill and succession planning. Do you still think $400 is “impossible?” For more:...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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04/20/2013 08:56 AM
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Stocks
Analysts scramble to lower June 2013 guidance for Apple (AAPL): http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/04/20/apple-revenue-eps-guidance/
Apple AAPL
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Etana Finkler
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09/12/2008 03:14 PM
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Stocks
Saul, Mark, Dan and everyone else, I’ve been a fan of Apple and Macintosh for 20 years now but the business model was erratic, until 2001 with the...
Apple AAPL
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Jim Thomas
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09/12/2008 06:03 PM
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Stocks
FYI … Here is a short-term chronicle for Apple.
Apple AAPL
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Etana Finkler
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09/13/2008 01:09 AM
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Stocks
Chronicle looks good; price coming down; par moving up, quality moving up
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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12/29/2009 02:19 PM
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Stocks
Discussing Apple (AAPL) can be something of a minefield — because there are a whole lot of crazed Apple fanatics/enthusiasts/zealots out there who...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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12/29/2009 02:29 PM
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Stocks
Profitability Analysis And here’s the graph that those business schools of the future will spend some time with. In the electronics industry, much...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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12/29/2009 02:36 PM
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Stocks
Projected Average P/E The range from our consensus sample is 21-33x … and a consensus P/E of 26x seems reasonable. The growth rate of 16.5%,...
Apple (AAPL)
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Belinda Charpentier
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12/29/2009 02:52 PM
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Stocks
I could buy some and cause the company to tank.
Apple (AAPL)
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Bob Wheeler
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12/30/2009 12:54 AM
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Stocks
I have been an Apple “fanboy” since my first computer: an Apple II (1979). I have owned nothing but that for my home and greatly enjoy the...
Apple (AAPL)
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Etana Finkler
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12/30/2009 03:50 AM
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Stocks
There is still some momentum of PC users switching to Apple, of iPod owners switching from PC to Apple. Wasn’t there a photo of college students in...
Apple (AAPL)
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Etana Finkler
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12/30/2009 04:05 AM
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Stocks
So this is old news, but their Applecare waranty from 2005 is expired and they’ll be buying new laptops this year and next year …… I think my niece...
Apple AAPL
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Etana Finkler
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10/05/2010 03:31 PM
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Balanced Investing
… from seeking Alpha, Jim Van Meerten : If the sales or earnings estimates are not met the mass exodus will be worse than the panic caused by fire...
Apple AAPL
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Dan Hess
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10/05/2010 04:13 PM
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Balanced Investing
Etana The topic of the effectiveness of stop limit orders has recently come into question since the Flash Crash. A recent Seeking Alpha article...
Apple (AAPL)
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Dianne Martin
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11/08/2010 04:44 PM
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Stocks
I have had a great run with AAPL, but based on your comment about avoiding anything with PAR greater than 17, then perhaps I should look closer at...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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11/08/2010 04:55 PM
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Stocks
Dianne, That comment is aimed at new positions and companies that might be considered either non-core or “something in between.” Apple (AAPL) has a...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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03/26/2019 10:43 AM
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Stocks
Value Line: Market Focus In this week’s newsletter, we are taking another look at Apple Inc. (AAPL). Recent results at Apple have been...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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06/26/2019 03:40 PM
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Stocks
… Enter the Death Cross, Golden Cross and Relative Strength Excursions …
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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12/26/2019 03:16 PM
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Stocks
Apple (AAPL) remains the top ranked company in the (40) most widely-followed stocks by members of this community. What should we think of peak...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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12/26/2019 03:24 PM
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Stocks
Value Line: Market Focus Dow 30 Review: Apple Inc. This week’s issue of The Value Line Investment Survey is dominated by technology-related stocks,...
Apple (AAPL)
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Leonard Douglass
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01/16/2020 11:54 AM
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Stocks
Here is a link to a discussion of AAPl’s share buy back program. https://www.aboveavalon.com/notes/2019/4/24/apples-400-billion-buyback-program
Apple (AAPL)
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Leonard Douglass
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01/16/2020 11:44 AM
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Stocks
Pursuing this here is a 5 year chart and a table of quarterly buyback data from Y Charts [they want me to sign up to access the 10 year chart but...
Apple (AAPL)
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Leonard Douglass
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02/20/2020 01:18 PM
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Stocks
I was doing some searching on the internet to get an updated understanding of Apple’s share buyback strategy and their amount of Debt and Shazam! I...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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03/26/2020 06:53 PM
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Stocks
Dow 30 Review (Value Line) In this week’s newsletter, we are taking another look at Apple (AAPL). The California-headquartered company is one of...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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05/18/2020 07:21 AM
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Stocks
25 Apple (AAPL) stores in the U.S. will reopen this week, taking its open store tally to nearly 100 outlets worldwide. Customers will be required...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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06/25/2020 06:52 PM
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Stocks
This week’s update batch includes our most widely-followed stock, Apple (AAPL) at a time when a number of individuals and groups have been trimming...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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06/25/2020 06:54 PM
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Stocks
Dow 30 Review (Value Line) This week’s issue of The Value Line Investment Survey is dominated by technology related stocks, including powerhouse...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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06/26/2020 12:14 PM
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Stocks
Our Analysis
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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03/30/2016 08:12 AM
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Stocks
Apple (AAPL) is still #1 in the MANIFEST 40 so we’ll take a closer look at some of the visuals and fundamental data this week as the company is...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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12/27/2018 09:48 AM
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Stocks
Long Term Price Chart (AAPL). Note the periodic 40-50% dips over the years. No owner or follower of Apple should be surprised by this.
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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12/27/2018 10:26 AM
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Stocks
Our Analysis
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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06/26/2019 03:33 PM
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Stocks
Value Line Close We remain upbeat about the long-term prospects here. iPhone sales will probably remain uneven, given the maturity of the global...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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12/26/2019 03:26 PM
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Stocks
Price Chart: Apple (AAPL)
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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01/01/2020 09:13 AM
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Stocks
Some other perspectives on Apple (AAPL): Apple Could See 40% Drop (Paul Meeks, Marketbeat)
Apple (AAPL)
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Leonard Douglass
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01/16/2020 11:19 AM
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Stocks
I posted this in the decision area but I think it also belongs in this thread. Here is an interesting chart to ponder from Guru Focus, look how the...
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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03/26/2020 10:15 PM
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Stocks
Our Analysis
Apple (AAPL)
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Mark Robertson
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07/02/2020 10:14 AM
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Stocks
How does one account for Apple’s declining PAR while all the reports – including the one from Richard Gallagher today – show the stock price going...