Apple's Mothra Quarter Was Actually More Impressive Than Their Godzilla Quarter

By TechCrunch: By MG Siegler

TechCrunch submits: By MG Siegler

Dr. Stephen Leeb submits:Earnings season is in full force, and the market’s daily moves can be dictated by individual companies’ successes and failures. Apple (AAPL), the S&P 500’s second-largest stock by market cap, is one such company.

Samsung has arrived. Its massive success, underway for a few quarters now, has finally penetrated the mainstream consciousness.

By Stephen Rosenman:Apple longs are counting on continued good times. It's easy to go there. After all, Apple has been the ultimate money machine. The company earned $100 billion in 10 years. Over 40% of the $100 billion was made just in the last year. Why not expect another extraordinary performance? With strong demand for its sensational products, shouldn't Apple keep raking it in?

By TechCrunch: By Matt Burns Apple (AAPL) just released its second quarter financial numbers. Overall hardware sales decreased from its record previous quarter but with the notable exception of iPods: They’re up from the same quarter a year ago. Apple sold 88% more iPhones in the quarter than it did during the same time last year.

By Zach Tripp:If you have not heard yet, Apple (AAPL) reported incredible 1st-quarter FY2012 results. From the press release:

By Bill Maurer: On Tuesday, Apple (AAPL) will released its much anticipated 1st quarter earnings results after the bell. It's expected to be a monster, with the potential for the company to eclipse $40 billion in revenues for the first time (and $30 billion for that matter), as well as $10 in earnings per share. Apple's quarter is all about the iPhone, which should account for about half of its revenues this quarter.