
Founder and managing partner at Short Hills Capital Partners
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Some predict weakness in Apple's new iPhone sales because Apple raised the price of the phone in line with the rising cost of memory. Demand will depend on the telcos--will they continue to subsidize the growth in iPhones? It could be a challenge for the telcos. Next week, Apple has to show very good progress with Siri to have a successful phone launch. If not....
They bought back shares, 10% of the float, the past year which raises earnings. So what is their growth? Also, Adobe hired an insider as the new CEO. So, did an outsider not find Adobe more attractive enough for a CEO from another company to leave their current role? Doesn't know. This is why Adobe is in the crosshairs.
He exited his shares before the quarter. NFLX continues to miss; NFLX said they're worried about growth. There is a more competition now. It's dead money. Paying for live sports will limit capital returns to shareholders and limit buying content. That said, it's a solid business and acts like a utility.
The market is returning to the Mag 7 because of its safe performance and returning to AI companies that prove they can generate ROI. Meta's CEO can navigate any troubled AI environment. Their debt costs are low compared to peers and their valuation is attractive.