We know you hear a lot of predictions this time of year. But at Fast Money we’re brining you something a little different.
Following is a glimpse into the future – that’s right the future, at least the way we think it will play out.
No you didn’t fall asleep for a year – it’s still 2009. But right here and now Fast Money fast forwards and gives you 2010...the year that was.
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While ‘09 had its share of popular gizmos and smartphones from once-dead handset makers, 2010 had a game-changing event.
On September 1, 2010, Apple released a 10-inch tablet, taking the world by storm. Everyone from world-traveling Wall Street bankers looking for the most lust-worthy gadgets to stay at home moms seeking the perfect 'e-cookbook' to doctors tracking medical records snapped up the iconic device.
With that beautiful screen, elegant Mac OS X, and even 3g wireless connectivity, this dynamo made one-dimensional products look pedestrian.
“Apple once again delivered on the big hype and came out with a blockbuster mobile tablet,” says tech analyst Gene Munster.
“The iTablet sold a million and half units, way ahead of analyst expectations and really they’ve been redefining not only the mobile computing experience but also the mobile publishing industry.”
As Apple soared past $300, those who snapped it up in December 2009 made Nostradumus look like a nobody -- and as Apple locked up the developed world, cheaper netbooks began to bring computing to the global masses.
With the 2010 tech trade in the books, where was your money?
I would hope it’s in Apple as well as Microsoft and Google , says Joe Terranova. I think all of them will address how to get a netbook, smartphone and e-reader into one gadget.
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Trader disclosure: On Dec. 1st, 2009, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC’s Fast Money were owned by the Fast Money traders; Adami Owns (AGU), (C), (GS), (INTC), (MSFT), (NUE), (BTU); Terranova Owns (SU), (GOOG); Grasso Owns (AAPL), (BA), (BAC), (C), (WMT), (V); Finerrman Owns (GLNG); Finerman's Firm Owns (GLNG), (PLCE), (MSFT), (WMT), (PDE), (RIG), (TGT); Finerman's Firm Owns (BAC) Preferred, (BAC), (BAC) Calls; Finerman Owns (BAC) Preferred, (BAC); Finerman's Firm Is Short (IJR), (IWM), (MDY), (SPY), (USO), (UNG)
For Steve Grasso:
Stuart Frankel Owns (NWS)
Stuart Frankel Owns (PDE)
Stuart Frankel Owns (SDS)
Stuart Frankel Owns (YHOO)
Stuart Frankel is Short (QQQQ)
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