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Who Will Replace GM in the Dow? AAPL

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Who Will Replace GM in the Dow?

<> While the fate of General Motors (GM) as a company is being debated by legislators and others, investors would agree that GM will be removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average as the common stock faces the likely prospect of heading to zero despite efforts for a bailout of workers and suppliers. Some companies to consider as a replacement for GMK include:

Abbott Labs (ABT) is a consistent performer with diversified healthcare operations included pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical nutrition products, and medical devices/stents...

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By Mike Havrilla (+1.04% risk: conservative) 11/11/08

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apple is the market AAPL

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If we get an end of year rally, I expect aapl to be a frontrunner. Their products are in demand. the new laptops are pricey but apple people will buy in spite of higher price for the quality and rep.

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By bucko3573 (+31.95% risk: conservative) 11/01/08

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apple,the core of my portfolio AAPL

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It has never been a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket . Putting all your apples however, is a different proposition entirely. With the christmas holidays approaching and the whiff of a buyback in the air I have done just that.

I do not subscribe to the view that apple needs to produce a sub $1000 laptop, leave that to dell and co. Apple will remain at the top of the tree by producing quality desirable products that are well designed and make a statement about who you are.

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By stanmanstrange (+85.48% risk: conservative) 11/01/08

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Apple May Boost Profits With 2009 Share Buyback AAPL

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Apple Inc. rose to the highest in two weeks in NY trading after Sanford C.Bernstein & Co. said " significant" share repurchase plan may boost earnings.

A depressed price-to-earnings ratio, low interest rates and a growing cash balance "make a strong case for Apple to initiate a substantial share repurchase program," wrote Toni Sacconaghi, an analyst at Bernstein, in a note to clients.

The NY based analyst estimates that $20 billion stock buyback would boost earnings by nine percent above his estimate of $5.50 a share next year .

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By vympel (+2.44% risk: conservative) 10/29/08

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Bullish on AAPL ... AAPL

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Great products and holidays coming and I'm a buyer!

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By easy$$$ (+11.13% risk: conservative) 10/26/08

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zyaadakairaada (+2.69% risk: conservative)

iphones likely to triple sales? - reuters reports that 2500 walmart stores will retail iphones from this sunday! CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Friday it will star...

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iphones likely to triple sales? - reuters reports that 2500 walmart stores will retail iphones from this sunday! CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Friday it will star...

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