December 6, 2010

Apple iPad, iPhone Sales Will Remain Strong Through Holidays: Analyst

Apple's holiday sales will remain strong, says an analyst from Ticonderoga Securities. While certainly no surprise given the company's performance throughout 2010, the new research note counterbalances some concerns about both the general weakness of the economy and analyst reports suggesting sales of iPads and other devices will underwhelm.

"With the powerful combination of Apple's iPad, iPhone 4, refreshed iPod/iPod Touch portfolio, the new MacBook Air and Apple TV, we believe Apple is positioned for a big holiday season this year," Brian White, an analyst with Ticonderoga Securities, wrote in a Nov. 29 research note. "Regardless of the overall strength during Black Friday and the holiday season at large, we believe Apple has the products that consumers demand."

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