Nomura Sees Possible Apple (AAPL) Beta Launch of iWatch at WWDC

Apple (AAPL) Price Target Raised to $720 at Goldman; Next Big Thing Isn't Hardware, Says Analyst

Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and raised its price target to $720.00 (from $635.00). The change comes ahead of Apple's WWDC next week. Analyst Bill Shope said Apple's "next big... More

Apple (AAPL): Wells Fargo Notes Growing Carrier Count, But Upside Could Be Limited

Wells Fargo maintained a Market Perform rating on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and increased its price target to $$595-$640 (from $515-$585). Analyst Maynard Um noted growing carrier count, but overall he thinks upside is limited.

"Based on our most recent checks, Apple has been steadily increasing the number of carriers that are selling iPhones and has added seven new carriers. It now totals 323 carriers, up from 316 (4/14) and 280 (10/13)--after a fairly stable 2011/2012, Apple started adding more... More

UBS Raises PT on Apple (AAPL) to $700; 'Significant' iPhone Cycle Expected in Next ~10 Months

UBS is lifting its price target on Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) from $625 up to $700 following Wednesday's Beats deal, though the firm is more excited about the iPhone refresh cycle. The firm has Apple with a Buy rating.

Analyst Steven Milunovich is confident that iPhone sales will benefit from a significant upgrade... More

Asia Trip Shows Robust Apple (AAPL) Enthusiasm, Innovation; iWatch Could Be Announced 'Any Time' - Jefferies

Jefferies analyst Peter Misek reiterated a Buy rating and $700 price target on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) following its Asia trip. Misek notes suppliers remain optimistic about the iPhone 6 and build plans remain unchanged at roughly 80M (>50% than iPhone 5s).

Misek also notes Samsung Galaxy S5 builds have been cut from 65-70M to ~60M, and Xiaomi builds have been raised from 40M to... More