Consumers Vote: Apple's Brand Is the Gold Standard

It's no secret. Apple's cheap. Competitive pressures from other large tech companies have investors wondering if Apple will be able to stay on top. Consumers, however, are more certain about how they feel about Apple. The latest report from MarketingWeek suggests customers are enthused with the company's products. Apple's brand, the report states, is more valuable than ever.

In the video below, Fool contributor Daniel Sparks explains this great disconnect between Apple's stock price and how consumers feel about Apple's products.

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