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Apple (AAPL) Still Has Upside, But Hang on For Now - Cramer

February 22, 2012 7:39 AM EST
AAPL Hot Sheet
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    BUY (= Flat)

Revenue Growth %: +58.9%
Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is indicated for a lower open Wednesday...just don't tell that to venerable stock wunderkind Jim Cramer.

Late Tuesday, Cramer and colleague Dan Fitzpatrick did a little charting for Apple, taking a look at the stock from more of a technical standpoint.

Looking at a weekly chart since 2009, Fitzpatrick said buying of Apple stock has accelerated over the last few weeks, hinting at a potential climax. How? Well, the rally started on weaker volume but then volume jumped as momentum (momo) players stepped in to catch a ride. Over a long-term period, the pattern mimics what is currently happening: shares shoot up and then remain flat or see a little downside as momo players get "flushed out" of the stock.

Despite the tone, Fitzpatrick thinks there could be a break-out for Apple above $526 per share.

In response, Cramer said Apple's earnings power is on a roll and he would recommend stepping in to grab shares on any weakness. But with such a rapid rise recently, Cramer said investors should exercise patience before jumping headlong into the stock.

Shares are just about flat early Wednesday.


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