Apple Inc.
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American Express buying Internet payment firm - MarketWatch
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Dollar off lows after U.S. inflation, housing data - MarketWatch
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Oil, gold remain higher after housing data, CPI - MarketWatch
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude and gold futures remained higher Wednesday after data showed new construction of U.S. houses fell in October to the lowest level in six months, and consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3% in the same month. December crude rose 1% to $79.97 a barrel, and December gold was up 0.7% at $1,147.50 an ounce
Treasurys pare loss after CPI, housing data - MarketWatch
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U.S. stock futures fall after economic reports - MarketWatch
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures declined early Wednesday after reports showing U.S. housing starts fell sharply in October while consumer prices rose 0.3%. Up modestly ahead of the data, futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were off 12 points to 10,386.. Those for the S&P 500 declined 1.6 points to 1,105.8, while Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 5.25 points to 1,803.50.
U.S. Oct. CPI up 0.3% on higher energy, car prices - MarketWatch
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Dollar off lows after U.S. inflation, housing data
Housing starts stage broad retreat in October - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 6 days 9 hours 13 minutes ago
New construction on U.S. housing units fell 10.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 529,000, the lowest level since April. It was the biggest percentage decline in starts since January.
U.K. government targets bank pay in Queen's Speech - MarketWatch
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Opposition leaders branded the Queen's Speech, written by the government and delivered by Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Lords, as pre-election grandstanding.
Capita says performed well in second half of 2009 - MarketWatch
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Land Securities says property prices hit a floor - MarketWatch
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RIM cut to 'market perform' by BMO Capital - MarketWatch
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Treasurys edge down after inflation, housing data - MarketWatch
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The slight decline is also a giveback after a two-day rally that sent 2-year yields to the lowest since January.
Fitch sees more stability in ratings for retailers - MarketWatch
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Munich Re cut to neutral at J.P. Morgan - MarketWatch
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Trading on Eurex derivates exchange halted - MarketWatch
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Company Overview
| Company: | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Personal Computers |
| Website: | http://www.apple.com |
Apple aims for nothing short of a revolution, whether in personal computing or digital media distribution. The company's desktop and laptop computers -- all of which feature its OS X operating system -- include its Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook for the consumer and education markets, and more powerful Mac Pro and MacBook Pro for high-end consumers and professionals involved in design and publishing. Apple scored a runaway hit with its digital music players (iPod) and online music store (iTunes). Other products include mobile phones (iPhone), servers (Xserve), wireless networking equipment (Airport), and publishing and multimedia software. Its FileMaker subsidiary provides database software.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 36,537 (2009) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 12.5 (2009) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 5,704 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 18.0 (2009) |
| Number of Employees | 35,100 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 62.5 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | September |
