“PiperJaffray analyst Gene Munster on Thursday issued a report to clients that analytically addresses 16 more unanswered questions surrounding the Apple Computer story,” Slash Lane reports for AppleInsider.
“Back in May, the analyst issued a similar report with comments on more than 20 questions about the Cupertino, Calif.-based company that had been lingering in the minds of investors and enthusiasts,” Lane reports. “The latest report addresses a broad spectrum of questions, ranging from Munster’s take on Apple’s upcoming iTV launch to the company’s thoughts on the holiday shopping season.”
Questions on General Business Operations:
• How Do New Product Initiatives Like iTV Play Into Apple’s Future
• What Is Apple’s Strategy For The Holiday Shopping Season
• What Is The Status Of The Options Backdating Investigation
Mac Related Questions:
• Has The Relationship With Intel Been A Good One
• What Are The Highest Priorities In Designing A Mac
• Have Mac Sales Increased In The Enterprise Sector
• Is The Upcoming Vista Launch A Threat Or An Opportunity
• Will Vista Run On Bootcamp
• How Favorable Is The Component Market Right Now
Questions On Apple’s Retail Stores:
• How Will The Addition of iTV Change Retail Stores
• As The Retail Initiative Enters Its 5th Year, Is It Healthy
• Will Best Buy & Circuit City Sell Mac’s
• What Is The Key To Store Profitability
• How Are Newer Stores Different Than Older Stores
• Did The Intel Transition Impact Apple Retail Stores
• Have The Genius Bar Wait Times Decreased
• What Is The Ideal Location For An Apple Store
• Has The Apple Store 5th Ave. In NYC Been A Success
PiperJaffray analyst Gene Munster maintains an “Outperform” rating on shares of Apple with a price target of $99 per share.
Full article with Gene Munster’s answers here.
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