Gregg Thurman on iPhone Duo draws queues around the world - '”It’s funny how Apple might surpass all of that in just about a year. Based on the time it may take (1 year vs 9) for Apple to equal Samsung total foldable sales volume (assuming this report is real), then it would appear that Apple was not late to the foldable party at all.'
on iPhone Duo draws queues around the world - 'But, but, but… if all those people buy Duos that will eat into iPhone 18 Pro sales. Apple is doomed! Doomed I tell you.'
on iPhone Duo draws queues around the world - 'Gregg, I agree a DUO tattoo is crazy but would you get a small one that said AAPL?'
on iPhone Duo draws queues around the world - 'Gregg’s earlier post… Pictures of iPhone Duo lines. It would appear that I was wrong in my criticism of the success potential of the iPhone Duo. While there are lots of things I’d happily pay $2,000 or more to get, the Duo is not one of them. It would appear there is a substantial number that will stand in line for hours for the privilege of getting one. https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/22/iphone-duo-buyers-line-up-days-early-despite-high-chance-of-heartbreak AAPL is down ~$2.00 at 5:10 EST in premarket trading.'
on iPhone Duo draws queues around the world - 'It’s D- Day and the invasion has begun! Of course not nearly as big as a regular iPhone launch but perhaps more exciting as a complete new type of iPhone is available. I think Apple will have little problem selling lly can make. BTW, reports are coming in about Apple now requesting a 44% increase in production: https://x.com/lchenlz/status/2113248394982330690?s=46&t=oxd_m7t-OId5inFp8E4nbQ “Supply chain sources said Foxconn and component manufacturers had received instructions reflecting a roughly 44% increase in iPhone Duo orders, from 9.7 million to 14 million devices over 12 months. Samsung has shipped roughly 15 to 20 million Galaxy Z Fold units from 2019 to date. It’s funny how Apple might surpass all of that in just about a year.“'
on Apple soars to $348.22: A new record close - 'Anybody selling this week? Yes, I sell half a percent of what I have when the market is up. The market is up this week, so I’ll be selling that. As usual, I haven’t a clue on whether it goes up or down from here. So, selling a little each week that it is up is my to get some sold, but to still have most of it if/when it keeps going up.'
on Apple soars to $348.22: A new record close - 'I think charitable giving is more complicated than this. Depending on your bracket and generosity, you cannot treat stock gifts the same as cash gifts — even as you attempt to minimize the capital gains benefits/losses.'
on Apple soars to $348.22: A new record close - 'After hours AAPL is trading above the ATH, bodes well for Friday.'
on Apple soars to $348.22: A new record close - 'Bart – as I’m sure you know: Yes, I do not pay capital gains tax on donated shares of appreciated AAPL to my DAF. And I receive a charitable tax deduction for the full market value of the shares on the date of the transfer, provided I itemize on my 2026 tax returns. This is true specifically for the AAPL shares I hold in a normal, regular brokerage account. Yet for donations of appreciated shares made to my kids, grandkids, etc, while I avoid capital gains on the gifted shares my recipient(s) receive my cost basis and holding period. Let’s say I give a niece $10K of AAPL and she decides to sell, provided her capital gain on the sale and other income stay below a total of $49,450 (if she’s filing as a single person) she will pay 0%. Disclaimer: This is my understanding at least, but IANAL or tax professional. Do your own research and accept any consequences for decisions you make. 🙂'
on Apple soars to $348.22: A new record close - 'As I was hoping and expecting, Apple has announced that they WILL, in fact, have a very limited supply of Duos for sale in Apple Stores tomorrow! Can’t wait to see the lines stretching for blocks outside the stores! THAT in itself could help us log yet another ATCH tomorrow!'
on Apple soars to $348.22: A new record close - '“…peaks for real.” Do you mean the point at which it goes no higher? I hope that never happens in my lifetime! 🙂'
on If you only have time for one iPhone Duo review - 'HTX video is next level production. Well worth the time.'
on Apple soars to $348.22: A new record close - 'So short term traders are getting “triggered” by the Duo lines, hence the moderate jump on slightly higher than average volume? Kind of after-the-fact, but seems to me a bit like betting after the race ended. Or are these long term investors suddenly realizing AAPL isn’t getting any cheaper? That makes more sense to me. Guess we’ll find out when it peaks for real….'
on Apple soars to $348.22: A new record close - 'With the Nasdaq down nearly 700 points today this flight to safety once again establishing Apple as the market’s ATM was self evident. With the October 28, 2026 upcoming event and earnings following a few days later, this is an interesting time for Apple. The Duo in stores starting tomorrow for consumers to examine ought to be another successful opportunity as well.'
on Apple soars to $348.22: A new record close - 'Last Friday, I exercised an in the money call I bought at $340.'
