What’s going on? Apple was sued by US regulators alleging that it has built a monopoly in smartphones. What does this mean? While Apple undoubtedly has a solid base of loyal fans, US Department of Justice (DoJ) suspects the tactics Apple used to get there. Apple is being accused of gatekeeping its own services and…
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Ep 153: Foxconn’s positive quarterly result and the electronics industry
What’s going on? Foxconn (Taiwanese electronics giant) released a surprising pleasant quarterly yoy growth of 30% yoy, while reducing future sales forcast. What does this mean? Foxconn is the world’s largest manufacturer of electronic equipment for other companies, including iPhones for Apple. Strong demand for smartphones and other consumer gadgets helped its profit surge beyond…
Journal Report 11: The Best Acquisitions of All Time
Methodology The list is ranked by the estimate of the absolute dollar return to the acquirer. Acquisitions must be at least a majority stake in the target company. Revenue multiples are used to estimate the current value of the acquired company, equal its current estimated revenue x the market cap-to-revenue multiple of the parent company’s…
Ep 97: Apple’s incredible wearables turn into the next huge hit after the iPhone
What’s going on here? Apple reported a knockout quarter, showing growth in iPhone sales and promising numbers in China just a year after sales there fell off a cliff. But the most interesting story at Apple is about the massive success of its wearables products, including the Apple Watch and AirPods. Apple may like to focus on…
