Apple’s Insane Quarter - Internet Innovation Alliance

January 25, 2012

Yesterday, Apple released its quarterly earnings, and in yet another example of the power of technology — not to mention the importance of mobile broadband for America’s economy — the iPhone maker shattered expectations, announcing quarterly revenue of $46.33 billion and net profits of $13.06 billion.

As David Goldman of CNN Money points out, Apple is now worth over $400 billion, making it worth more than Greece. Wow.

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Op-eds

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