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Analysts optimistic of Apple's Q1 2011 earnings despite Jobs' leave

Apple Inc., the world's most valuable technology company, is set to report earnings for its Q1 of 2011 after the close. While focus on Steve Jobs' health and leave of absence will likely put pressure on Apple shares, analysts believe the Apple's quarterly performance is still intact.

Buy Apple Before Stock Bounces Back

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As Apple shares are plunging due to Steve Jobs' renewed health concerns, some Street analysts think it is a good buying opportunity to accumulate shares.
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Apple faces Jobs questions, even as sales set to soar

Apple Inc is set to report a stunning 50 percent jump in quarterly sales on Tuesday, as its iPhone and iPad excited holiday shoppers, but the consumer electronics powerhouse may face more pressing questions about the health of iconic chief executive Steve Jobs.
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Steve Jobs: Apple's magician

Steve Jobs has changed the course of personal computing during his two stints as chief executive of Apple, while his idiosyncratic style and the iconic iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac have made him a household name.

Steve Jobs Takes Medical Leave

Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple Inc. (AAPL), has taken medical leave to focus on his health. In his absence, Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will be responsible for day to day operations.
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Stock futures extend fall on Jobs announcement

Stock index futures extended their fall on Monday, pulled lower by Apple Inc after the company's CEO Steve Jobs said the company's board had granted him leave to concentrate on his health.
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Apple forecast beats Street view

Apple Inc gave an unusually upbeat revenue forecast that trounced Wall Street's expectations and eased fears that the Antennagate controversy around its iPhone 4's reception would hurt sales, boosting its shares 3 percent.
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Apple results smash Street view, outlook strong

Apple Inc's results blew past Wall Street expectations on the back of record iPhone sales, and the company gave a strong revenue forecast, sending its shares up more than 5 percent to an all-time high.
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Apple COO Tim Cook gets $22 Mln bonus

Apple Inc. said Friday that it has granted chief operating officer Tim Cook a $22 million bonus in cash and stock in recognition of his work done while CEO Steve Jobs was away on medical leave last year.
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Apple's Jobs says cash hoard allows for bold moves

Steve Jobs defended Apple Inc's decision to maintain a $40 billion cash pile and said it was better to save the money for bold risks, like acquisitions, than to spend it on stock buybacks or cash dividends.
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Apple unveils new Macs for the holidays

Apple Inc rolled out a new line of redesigned Mac computers on Tuesday, hoping to build up sales momentum for its biggest business heading into the all-important holiday season.
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Tablet Mac, a holiday gift for Apple fans?

A tablet version of the Mac will be on the market by early 2010, if not sooner, which, according to industry analysts who follow Apple would bring Apple billions of dollars of new sales.
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Apple board to discuss Schmidt replacement: report

Apple Inc's board plans to meet next Tuesday and discuss potential replacements for Google Inc Chief Executive Eric Schmidt, who stepped down from the board earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
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Apple smashes profit forecasts, iPhone shines

Apple Inc's quarterly profit blew past Wall Street forecasts thanks to strong sales of Macs and iPhones and higher-than-expected gross margins, boosting its shares 4 percent on Tuesday.
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs returns to work

Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs is back at work following a near 6-month medical leave, although he will work at least initially from home for a few days a week, the company said on Monday.
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Steve Jobs received liver transplant: report

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs underwent a liver transplant operation about two months ago and is expected to return to work by the end of June, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
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Apple CEO received liver transplant: report

Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs underwent a liver transplant operation about two months ago and is expected to return to work by the end of June, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
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Apple CEO Jobs had liver transplant: report

Steve Jobs, the chief executive of Apple Inc, received a liver transplant about two months ago but is expected to return to work later this month, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

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