Silver lining in 2013 for Apple???

[samintx]

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/heres-last...59428.html

[deckeda]

from the article wrote:
Most analysts are expressing concern about the long term viability of the iPhone business to grow, shrinking margins, a shift in product mix from high end to low end, and a lack of new product catalysts.

Here's a non-investor's perspective (I do own their stock but only 4 shares):

1) Most analysts can't hope to know what Apple or any company can or will do. It's a profession that lacks both insight and as far as I'm aware, repercussions. It's worse than economic forecasting.

2) I don't care if the mega-bull cited in the article is right or wrong. It'll still be Apple to me. The only misstep I've seen recently is not being able to stock adequate supplies of iPhone 5 at and after launch. It's my uneducated belief that hurt sales momentum as people held off, thinking they "still weren't available" or simply didn't want to hassle finding/waiting for one.

3) To think there will be a silver lining implies they're in bad shape now, or soon will be, to which I say either believe that hook, line and sinker ... or buy while the price is "low."

Pick your outlook and perform your actions appropriately.

[Article Accelerator]

So I infer that you think things are really bad for Apple now, Suzanne. Am I on the right track?

[samintx]

Article Accelerator wrote:
So I infer that you think things are really bad for Apple now, Suzanne. Am I on the right track?

No, I only am quoting what I see in the financial pages. I am a stockholder, an Apple user since late 80's so don't start the "TROLL" business. I have read so many articles that Apple is in the tank and this guy says NO...maybe Apple is OK. I simply think it is interesting to read what the "street" is saying about Apple.

The investor or non investor can draw their own conclusions. I am not advocating or predicting anything.

[Article Accelerator]

samintx wrote: The investor or non investor can draw their own conclusions. I am not advocating or predicting anything.

I agree and thanks for the response, Suzanne. I just came across this article--you may find it (and the ensuing discussion) interesting:

http://eliainsider.com/2013/01/16/apples-churning-gut/