Over the past year, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has made the news because it increased its ticket prices at Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Park in California, and other parks around the world. Ticket revenue, however, is not its only source of revenue. The following is an excerpt from the Notes to Consolidated […]
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What impact do lower fuel costs and other changes have on an airline’s net income?
January 16, 2015 
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American Airlines Group (AAL), the world’s biggest airline, has been reporting record profits in recent quarters. United Continental Holdings and Southwest Airlines also reported record profits. Part of what has contributed to the record profits has been the decline in the cost of oil. The price of oil has fallen during 2014; we are spending […]
Continue readingWhat is in Urban Outfitters’ auditor’s report?
November 29, 2013 0 Comments
Urban Outfitters, Inc., is a specialty retailer, offering a wide selection of clothing, accessories, and other items. The Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Report for Urban Outfitters, Inc., can be found here. Page F-2 (page 54 in the pdf document) of that annual report contains the “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm,” or the auditor’s […]
Continue readingWhat is the gross margin on the Apple iPhone 5S and 5C?
October 29, 2013 1 Comment
According to the GottaBe Mobile website in September 2013, the Apple iPhone 5S with 16 GB memory sells off-contract for $649, while the iPhone 5C with 16 GB memory sells off-contract for $549. The same phones with 32 GB memory sell off-contract for $749 and $649. According to Bloomberg Businessweek and IHS iSuppli, the iPhone […]
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