Poetic Portfolios

As I write this, Apple is the largest company by market cap to not pay a dividend. (more…)

Apple’s (AAPL) stock is down today, likely due to the market downturn and deflation of the hype balloon surronding the curiously named iPad. Investors, however, may be losing sight of what Apple is accomplishing even without the iPad. (more…)

Much has been written about Apple’s most recent quarter and the potential price targets for Apple shares. Despite the technology treadmill, despite their growing market cap, despite all the competition, one thing is certain about Apple the company: It continues to execute. I think the first few minutes of their conference call cover their successes: (more…)

I don’t usually like to comment on share price movements, but Apple (NASD: AAPL) has shown quite a jump over the past couple of days. Shares are now priced at $184, up from their 52-week low of $78.20. (more…)

I stepped into an Apple store before Christmas, and I have to say that I was amazed. I hadn’t really taken the time to browse their products before that visit. I’ve admired the company since their “rebirth” almost a decade ago. They have impressed me with their strong branding and smart products. So, after visiting the store, I began to keep a close eye on their stock. It has plummeted from $200 per share at the first of the year to the $130s. Based on this information, some speculators may think it must be a bargain, while others may believe the growth story is broken. I want to take a closer look. (more…)