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Bellwether stock #1: Apple (AAPL)

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bellwether stocks appleLet's start with an exception.

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) actually managed to beat both top-line and bottom-line estimates.

The ultra-hip tech giant reported earnings of $1.23 billion, or $1.35 per share, for its fiscal third quarter earnings (ended June 27). That easily beat estimates of $1.17 per share. Revenue estimates on the maker of the Mac, iPhone, and iPod were for $8.21 billion, but the company came in with actual revenue of $8.34 billion.

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I rate Apple a B, or buy.

At the time of publication, Louis Navellier held positions in Apple.

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Last updated: November 26, 2009: 07:52 PM

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