In what might seem like an unusual marriage, Apple and Samsung have joined hands for a new offering to consumers. Samsung Smart TVs will now play iTunes movie and TV content. Plus, users will be able to transfer/view content like photos and videos from their iPhones and iPads on to the screens of Samsung smart TVs via Apple’s Airplay2.
The partnership between the two rival smartphone makers was announced on Sunday, and reveals yet another potential move by Apple to bulk up its services business. While most of its revenues come from iPhone sales, Apple has been apparently looking to accelerate growth by expanding its services segment – which includes streaming platforms like Apple Music and online music store iTunes - especially since iPhone sales has reportedly flatlined in recent years. Allowing iTunes on Samsung TVs potentially lets Apple widen its reach among consumers.
Earlier instances of Apple tying up with competitors include Amazon's Echo devices starting to feature Apple Music, as announced in November. Amazon has its own music streaming platform Amazon Music. A year earlier, Apple began to allow Amazon’s Prime Video app on Apple TV.
Apple plans to double the size of its service business from 2016 to 2020, as indicated by CEO Tim Cook last week.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for AAPL turned positive on March 18, 2024. Looking at past instances where AAPL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 41 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where AAPL's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 23 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 3 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AAPL advanced for three days, in of 335 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
AAPL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 28, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on AAPL as a result. In of 69 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for AAPL moved below the 200-day moving average on March 14, 2024. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AAPL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for AAPL entered a downward trend on March 18, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 88, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. AAPL’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (35.714) is normal, around the industry mean (75.229). P/E Ratio (26.669) is within average values for comparable stocks, (43.069). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.111) is also within normal values, averaging (1.923). AAPL has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.006) as compared to the industry average of (0.024). P/S Ratio (6.988) is also within normal values, averaging (65.707).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a manufacturer of mobile communication, media devices, personal computers, and portable digital music players
Industry ElectronicsAppliances