Apple 'in talks' to buy Beats for $3.2bn

[oldguyzer]

Technology giant Apple is in talks to buy headphone maker and music-streaming service provider Beats Electronics, according to various media reports.

The reports claim Apple could pay as much as $3.2bn (£1.9bn) and a deal could be announced next week.

If completed, it will be Apple's biggest ever acquisition.

It is being seen as a move by Apple to get a stronger foothold in the phone and music accessories business and bolster its online music offerings.

The two areas are expected to see fast growth in the coming years.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-27336863

 

[Brother]

I kick myself sometimes for not buying Apple stock 5 years ago.

 

[papasmerf]

I kick myself sometimes for not buying Apple stock 5 years ago.

how do you think I fell?

I knew back in 84 where they were headed

 

[Wanker]

how do you think I fell?

I knew back in 84 where they were headed

Back in the early 80's was at around $3, mid 80's $10.

You need Kleenex?

 

[Prick]

Back in the early 80's was at around $3, mid 80's $10.

You need Kleenex?

You could also buy a decent house for $50,000 compared to $500,000 now days.

 

[papasmerf]

You could also buy a decent house for $50,000 compared to $500,000 now days.

bought my first house in 1981 for $31,000.00

 

[Prick]

bought my first house in 1981 for $31,000.00

A good buy. I am am guessing right our Canadian dollar was 70c-75c to tour 1.

 

[papasmerf]

A good buy. I am am guessing right our Canadian dollar was 70c-75c to tour 1.

More like 90c at that time I think

my interest rate on a 30 year was 15 1/2%

 

[Prick]

More like 90c at that time I think

my interest rate on a 30 year was 15 1/2%

Holy shit, how did you survive. You had the option to renew after 5 years I presume. How much was it 5 years later?.

 

[papasmerf]

Holy shit, how did you survive. You had the option to renew after 5 years I presume. How much was it 5 years later?.

we have fixed rate at 16 and 30 years and adjustable rate at 15 and 30 years.

we also have (no sure they still exist) a 7 or 10 year interest only with a balloon payment. (this is what cause the mortgage crisis)

you can refinance at anytime you want.

Refinanced 6 years later at 10%, took 20k out and lowered payment by $200 per month

 

[Stan Lee]

Apparently it's a done deal.

 

[oldguyzer]

More like 90c at that time I think

my interest rate on a 30 year was 15 1/2%

My first house was at something just over 20% interest. I have no idea how I survived with that kind of debt load!