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My name is Kimbrena Blair. I am a 17 year old homeschool student, and I am interested in learning as much as possible about webdesign! I love anything to do with web and graphic design, which is why I am here! I also love anything to do with Macintosh© computers! I am a die-hard Macintosh user and fan... [more about me] |
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A warm welcome to you, whether friend, wanderer, or seeker for truth. A special welcome, however, to my fellow Macintosh fans...
Hot sales give Apple a nice earnings surprise.Apple's fiscal 2005 third quarter ended June 25th. Apple reported that they have had the highest revenue and earnings in their company's history! They made a net quarterly profit of 320 million dollars, and a revenue of $3.52 billion. One year ago, the numbers had been a revenue of $2.01 billion, showing a 75% growth in revenue, as well as a 425% growth in net profit! Gross margin went from last-year's 27.8 percent, to today's 29.7. 39% of the revenue were international sales. During this quarter, Apple shipped 1,182,000 Macintosh units and 6,155,000 iPods. This proves a 35% growth in Macs as well as a 616% growths in iPods over the quarter of last year! Steve Jobs reported that this is the best quarter for Apple in both revenue and earnings. The launch of the new operating system, Mac OS X Tiger, has proved to be an enormous success. Jobs promises more amazing new products in the pipeline. Apple's CFO, Peter Oppenheimer, was pleased to report a 75% revenue growth and the 425% increase in net income. "Looking ahead to the forth quarter of fiscal 2005, we expect revenue of about $3.5 billion and earnings per diluted share of about $.32."Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store." -- www.apple.com "Quarterly revenue hit a record $3.5 billion. Net income reached a record $320 million, or 37 cents a share, up from $61 million, or 8 cents a share, a year ago. The strong results quashed fears that Apple's spectacular growth might be slowing, especially in its music business." -- USA Today |
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