And then there’s Apple’s world wide developer’s conference.
Apple enthusiasts are almost frenetic to hear more about the third generation iPhone. According to ZDNet “Rumors abound over new features for the iPhone. Among the front-runners are an integrated video camera (and video chat), a built-in compass (presumably to aid turn-by-turn directions) as well as beefed up memory and processor speeds. “
With so many catalysts driving the sector, how should you trade tech stocks?
I think Apple is still a relatively cheap stock, says Morgan Keegan analyst Tavis McCourt, even though historically the stock has traded off after a conference I'm bullish Apple through the end of the year.
The equity valuation in Palm means they have to hit a home run with the launch to support these levels, adds Joe Terranova. I’d be careful with this stock.
I think Radio Shack is an interesting play, muses Karen Finerman. They’ve gotten their balance sheet in shape and they have a relationship with Sprint.
Look at Intel, counsels Pete Najarian. The deal mentioned above could make it a $19 stock, he speculates.
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