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The Other China Stimulus Package That Could Make You Rich

Irwin Greenstein (December 22nd, 2008) Writes:

You’ve probably heard about China’s colossal $600-billion stimulus package intended to jump-start its economy. But chances are you didn’t hear about the new $40-billion initiative by China’s wireless carriers to modernize the national network…

Three of China’s largest wireless carriers are making a mad dash to bring the country’s wireless infrastructure into the 21st century with a widespread upgrade to so-called 3G networks.

3G networks enable high-speed, multimedia services packed with hefty margins for the carriers. Get in now on the program and you’re likely to see healthy returns as the networks come on line.

3G achieved legendary status in the U.S. and Europe when Apple announced a revised iPhone that was 3G compatible.

For example, when AT&T (NYSE:ATT) announced Q2 results on July 23, 2008, its revenues jumped as the exclusive provider of the iPhone 3G. The new phones entered the market

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Apple’s FY09 Gross Margin Expectations Too Low

Turley Muller (October 28th, 2008) Writes:

Apple Inc (nasd: AAPL) - Apple’s FY09 gross margin should well-exceed management’s guidance of 30%. There are multiple factors that will support FY09 gross margins. 1) As iPhone’s revenue contribution to total company sales increases, overall gross margins will rise since the iPhone carries a very high GM. 2) There will be a more favorable component price environment created by plunging commodity and energy prices. 3) As production volume rises for the iPhone and MacBooks, scale effects and cost efficiencies will benefit drive down product costs. 4) Higher revenues supply leverage by spreading fixed costs across a higher revenue base.Apple’s guidance is way too conservative; yet considering the economic landscape, management is exercising prudence. This cushion should help Apple exceed earnings expectations even if the economy adversely affects its business. With gross margin expectations so low, Apple’s revenue growth could turn out worse than expected and still match/beat …


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