[catfish1957]

When 5 out 6 business sectors aren't clicking, that gives cause for pause, which is why I have shied away from AAPL, for some time.

The massive stock split was also a dead giveaway that this company is positioning itself as a divvy play rather than a growth stock. Good company, but those who think their recent history and growth will continue do this at their own peril.

[catfish1957]

Make that 4 out of 6, with one with phenomenal growth, and one with growth beating expectations.

[expat_panama]

5 out 6 business sectors aren't clicking, that gives cause for pause, which is why I have shied away from AAPL

It's not revenue or sales that mean a sector's clicking, it's profit and that's where AAPL shines--

True, their stock price sagged in '13 but since it's soared by 50% and the IBD check up is stellar:

 APPLE INC RANK WITHIN THE COMPUTER-HARDWARE/PERIP GROUP (17 STOCKS)

• Composite Rating 98 Rank within Group: 2nd
  94%
• EPS Rating 89 Rank within Group: 4th
  82%
• Relative Strength Rating 93 Rank within Group: 5th
  76%
• SMR Rating A Rank within Group: 1st
  100%
  Best in Group
• Acc/Dist. Rating B Rank within Group: 5th
  76%