Apparently Apple don't sell many iPhones compared to Samsung but Apple are streets ahead in terms of making money out of mobile phones.

There are a lot of companies that are tremendously exciting and create a real buzz but looking at their balance sheet paints a very different picture. Of course in the world of tech the perception does eventually have a bearing on the reality.

Some of the M$ decisions do look a little bizarre or disjointed. What exactly was Skype purchased for?

In terms of stock value its the analysts opinion of what a company is worth which is at best and educated guess.