Banc of America Downgrades Apple, Raises Target

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Banc of America, much like Bear Stearns, is concerned about Appleis valuation, according to MarketWatch. The investment firm is changing its rating from buy to neutral. Analyst Keith Bachman thinks the reward vs. risk profile for Apple is now more balanced after the stockis rise, coupled with concern over long-term iPod sales and operating margin expectations by investors.

Overall, Mr. Bachman feels Appleis processing unit business is tracking well, commenting "We believe Appleis fundamentals are strong."

Despite concerns over valuation, Mr. Bachman raised his target price for Apple from US$52 to $76.

Appleis stock is trading down from its closing high of $74.98 on Tuesday. Currently, it is at $72.84, down 2.14 (2.85%)

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Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet

Jeff is the Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of "The Designer's Guide to Mac OS X" from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also co-hosts the We Have Communicators podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other podcasts, too. Jeff dreams in HD.

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