NI Technology Updates Outlooks for Apple, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Google, and Microsoft

PRINCETON, N.J., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, has published updated outlooks for Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Dell (Nasdaq: DELL), Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ), Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT).

Editor Paul McWilliams spent a decades-long career in the technology industry, and has earned a reputation for his skill at communicating complex technology trends to individual investors and professional analysts alike. His reports have won over readers with their ability to unravel the complexities of the industry and, more importantly, identify which companies are likely to be the winners and losers as technology trends change.

The Ecosystem State of Tech report, which was published this morning, is one of a series of reports that analyzes various tech sectors from the ground up.  This report covers some of the largest tech companies in the world.  In its 24 pages, it includes 11 tables providing fundamental data and valuation analysis as well as detailed commentary, forecasts and actionable ideas for the various companies that are making headlines today.

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McWilliams covers these topics and more in his latest reports:

-- McWilliams has been spot on with his analysis of Apple since the release of the iPod.  In June 2003, McWilliams highlighted the growing traction of the iTunes platform, and recommended that Next Inning readers consider buying shares of Apple. Apple was trading at the split adjusted price of $9.39 when he made that call, and the stock has since moved higher by 6,300%. $10,000 invested in Apple at that time is now worth nearly $640,000. In January 2009 when Apple was trading for under $100, McWilliams pointed to how accounting policies were masking Apple's earnings a full nine months before it became a topic on Wall Street.  In his updated Apple outlook, McWilliams addresses important topics including regulatory risks, direct competition and Apple's new leadership under CEO Tim Cook.  In addition to these factors, he breaks down the financial complexities into easy to understand terms and provides detail as to how he arrived at his updated price target range for 2012.

-- With Google poised to complete its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, is the Android ecosystem likely to pose an even larger competitive threat to Apple's iPhone and iPad? What factors could increase the competitive threat to Apple?

-- Is Microsoft now on the cusp of a resurgence thanks to its Windows Phone 7 operating system and the impending release of Windows 8? Are Windows 8 tablets likely to be the first to dent the amazing dominance of the iPad?

-- After suggesting Next Inning readers sell Dell in April 2010 at $17, he flipped to a buy opinion later in the year when the stock was bottoming in the $12s.  With Dell close to $17 again, is it time to sell or does McWilliams think the stock is poised to run much higher? What is Wall Street missing in the Dell story that is holding the stock back today?

-- McWilliams suggested selling HP in late 2010 when the stock was trading at $43.50.  Now that HP has hired Meg Whitman to run the show does he think it's time to buy back in?  What other aspects of the HP story does McWilliams think investors need to evaluate carefully before making a final buy decision?

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Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks.  Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 30+ year semiconductor industry veteran.

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