Apple Killing the Tech Sector

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Apple'sAAPL winning streak has been good for its investors and good for Apple, but seldom has a tech success shared so little wealth with the rest of the sector. Call it hardball or capitalism in its purest form, but Apple's autocratic approach to business and the current sway its products have in the market have been nothing but punishment for other players. Sure, to the winner go the spoils and all that -- Apple shares are up ten-fold in the past 10 years. But unlike past stock rockets riding surging tech trends, Apple's rise has not been particularly uplifting for investors outside Apple. In fact, Apple is killing tech as we know it. Some examples: AdobeADBE, whose Flash Jobs dubbed as slow and buggy. Ever seen a vicious virtual public stoning? Look here. NokiaNOK We hardly knew ya. Apple's ascent in smartphones leaves you stranded on Planet Dumbphone. To read the rest, head over to TheStreet.com Learn how to find the best stocks to trade each day in our 70 page E-Book and 90 minute online video for free.
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