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Apple (AAPL) iPhone 5C Doesn't Mean 'Cheap' - Deutsche Bank

September 11, 2013 8:33 AM EDT

Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore reiterated his Buy rating and $480 target on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) following the unveiling of the iPhone 5S and 5C. While the event was mostly in-line with expectation the pricing of the iPhone 5C was "disappointing," he said.
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Apple (AAPL) iPhone 5C Pricing is 'Key Disappointment' - Goldman Sachs

September 11, 2013 8:26 AM EDT

Goldman Sachs analyst Bill Shope reiterated a Buy rating and $530 price target on Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) following solid product enchantments, but disappointing 5C pricing.

Shope was positive on the fact that China would be among the first group of... More

Apple (AAPL) iPhone Event 'Historic' - Cantor Fitzgerald

September 11, 2013 8:15 AM EDT

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White reiterated his Buy rating and $777 price target on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) following the iPhone event, which he called "historic."

"In our view, this was a historic event for Apple as the company began segmenting the... More

UPDATE: Apple (AAPL) PT Lifted to $550 at Canaccord Genuity

September 11, 2013 8:07 AM EDT

(Updated - September 11, 2013 10:13 AM EDT)

Canaccord Genuity reiterated a Buy rating and boosted its price target on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) from $530 to $550 following unveiling of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.

Analyst Michael Walkley said, "We believe the new iPhone 5S has very competitive... More

Choppy Trading Ahead for Apple (AAPL) - Jefferies

September 11, 2013 7:51 AM EDT

Jefferies analyst Peter Misek weighed in on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) following the iPhone refresh, maintaining a Hold rating and $450 price target.

"The iPhone 5C's $99 on-contract price is higher than expected and still leaves Apple with a product gap in the low-end," Misek comments.... More

Apple (AAPL) PT Lifted to $480 at Nomura; Didn't Chase Lower End

September 11, 2013 7:43 AM EDT

Nomura Securities Stuart Jeffrey reiterated a Neutral rating on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) after yesterday's iPhone refresh but boosted his price target from $420 to $480.

"Apple retained its pricing structure with its new iPhone portfolio," Jeffrey notes. "In not chasing a new lower... More

UBS Downgrades Apple (AAPL) to Neutral

September 11, 2013 7:39 AM EDT

UBS downgraded Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) from Buy to Neutral.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Apple click here. For more ratings news on Apple click here.

Shares of Apple closed at $494.64 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $385.10-$705.07.... More

Lazard Boosts PT on Apple (AAPL) to $570; iPhone 5C Still Boasts Juicy NAND Margins

September 11, 2013 7:21 AM EDT

Lazard Captal is boosting its price target on Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) from $500 up to $570, while maintaining a Buy following introduction of the iPhone 5S and 5C on Tuesday.

Analyst Edward Parker commented, The 5C is essentially the 5 with a plastic casing and is priced at the attractive $99/$199 price... More

Apple (AAPL) Stock Should Continue to Run; PT Raised - FBR

September 11, 2013 7:20 AM EDT

FBR Capital analyst Scott Thompson reiterated his Outperform rating and raised his price target on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) from $500 to $525 following the iPhone refresh.

"We believe these product announcements to be essentially in line with pre-launch expectations," Thompson said. "Following the tone of recent product... More

Apple (AAPL) Just Steps Away From Inking Key Deal with China Mobile (CHL)

September 11, 2013 7:02 AM EDT

Though no formal announcement has bee made yet, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has reportedly received a key license to make its iPhone line available to run on China Mobile's (NYSE: CHL) network.

The WSJ today noted that China's Telecom Equipment Certification Center on Wednesday said that Apple received a network access license for a handset to run on China... More

Apple (AAPL) iPhones Refresh Not a Major Catalyst - Susquehanna

September 11, 2013 6:55 AM EDT

Susquehanna analyst Chris Caso reiterated a Neutral rating and $440 price target on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Wednesday saying this year's iPhone product cycle isn't a significant catalyst. He also comments the "C" in 5C doesn't stand for cheap.

"As usual, there were few surprises from AAPL's well-previewed iPhone launch yesterday," Caso comments. "We think the biggest surprise from an investment perspective is that the new iPhone 5C will be positioned as a midrange phone, and wont provide much near-term help in... More

UPDATE: Credit Suisse Downgrades Apple (AAPL) to Neutral

September 11, 2013 6:41 AM EDT

(Updated - September 11, 2013 7:02 AM EDT)

Credit Suisse downgraded Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) from Outperform to Neutral with a price target of $525. Analysts expressed concern about the lack of innovation and view both the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C as premium devices. This... More

BofA/Merrill Lynch Downgrades Apple (AAPL) to Neutral

September 11, 2013 6:21 AM EDT

BofA/Merrill Lynch downgraded Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) from Buy to Neutral.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Apple click here. For more ratings news on Apple click here.

Shares of Apple closed at $494.64 yesterday, with a 52 week range of $385.10-$705.07.... More