Can iTunes Save Apple's Margins?

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		Home Tech Finance Markets Politics Strategy Entertainment Advertising Retail Sports Life Thursday, February 28, 2013 Can iTunes Save Apple's Margins? Apple's margins have been compressing, and it has investors worried. Can iTunes sales, specifically software sales made through iTunes, save the day? Asymco's Horace Dediu, who made the chart below, speculates: There is potential for operating margin in Apple Software and App Agency Fees and perhaps some of the Media Transaction Fees (exploded wedges above). Historically, Apple suggested that their App and Media stores ran at break-even but that may no longer be the case. Operating margins from Software may be significant. Read » Also On SAI Today: THE GLORY DAYS: How Andrew Mason And Groupon Rose To Incredible Heights How Stock Photo Company Shutterstock Is Turning An Industry Threat Into An Opportunity Advertisement CHART OF THE DAY: What People Want In A Mobile Device CHART OF THE DAY: This Is Another Depressing Chart About Android For Apple Here's The Sites That Are Really Benefiting From Mobile Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: ipat39@gmail.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the SAI RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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