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The Math Doesn't Lie: Tim Cook Needs To Stop Talking

Mar 1, 2013, 18:58 IST

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesWe all love hearing from Apple CEO Tim Cook.

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We want to know how Apple is getting on after Steve Jobs, and we hope for hints about new products.

But maybe, for the sake of AAPL-owners, the guy should shush.

HuffPo did the math, and every time Cook speaks in public, Apple stock drops.

Huffpo:

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1. Annual Shareholder's Meeting, 2/27/2013
Open: $448.43
Close: $444.57

2. Goldman Sachs Technology Conference, 2/12/2012
Open: $479.51
Close: $467.90

3. Apple Q1 Earnings Call, 1/24/2013 (after hours)
Open: $451.69
Close: $439.88

4. "Bloomberg Businessweek" cover story/appearance on "Rock Center with Brian Williams" (after hours), 12/07/2012
Open: $553.40
Close: $533.25

5. Apple Q4 Earnings Call, 10/25/2012 (after hours)
Open: $620.00
Close: $609.54

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6. iPad Mini Event, 10/23/2012
Open: $631.36
Close: $613.36

The only problem with this theory? Apple stock has been dropping a lot over the past six months whether or not Cook talked that day.

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