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Apple's Rating Affirmed for Fiscal - The Updated Q2 2010 Report

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^{Published in Science and Technology on Wednesday, May 12th 2010 at 5:05 GMT by Market Wire}  

DUBLIN--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Research and Markets ([ http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7b4918/apples_rating_aff ]) has announced the addition of the "[ Apple's Rating Affirmed for Fiscal Q2, 2010 ]" report to their offering.

"Apple's Rating Affirmed for Fiscal Q2, 2010"

Apples (NASDAQ: AAPL) rating was affirmed at T1-. The company exhibited adequate financial transparency and provided considerable information to the investment community. The company's outlook is negative due to a potential shift toward acquiring smaller companies that are not within the company's core competencies. Apple has demonstrated poor transparency into its recent acquisitions.

Based on the materials reviewed, a company with a rating of T1- provides transparent, consistent, and direct information with minimal indications of concern within the presentation, description of the financials, and other corporate activity.

The above rating was completed on May 10, 2010, and it is primarily based on the quarter-ended March 27, 2010 (fiscal Q2, 2010).

Key Topics Covered:

I. Synopsis

II. Introduction

III. Financial Transparency

IV. Behavioral Assessment

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