The analysts' mean estimate says one thing, the median says another.
Independent Apple analysts this quarter took six out of 10 top spots. When Apple beats expectations, the congenitally bullish independent analysts tend to shine, throwing shade on…
The pros vs. the indies, now in their ninth year.
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Investors have bid the stock up 8.2% in the past three months.
Tim Cook resolved early on—for competitive reasons, he says—to keep Apple Watch sales numbers close to his chest.
"It's very hard to gauge demand, as you know, when you're selling everything you're making."
The original amateur Apple analyst regularly clobbered the pros.
Apple analysts, time to dust off your spreadsheets.
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None of the analysts who follow Apple covered themselves with glory this time around.
"We think the sell-off creates an attractive entry point for investors given fundamentals are largely intact..."
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