Though my conversation with these individuals did not delve into how it would impact their future event pricing, the evidence from the highest-profile events is that we should not be surprised if at least a portion of these higher expenses are passed along to consumers.

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While our base case scenario envisions pricing declines to level off due to the growth of the smartphone segment that should offset the downward pricing pressures, we assess the downside risk here in the event that the current rate of pricing declines continue into the future.

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The event revealed few details about exact pricing or dates, but the phones will be available in Verizon stores in May.

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"I'm not aware of any event that has us fundamentally rethinking the pricing around vinyl, " he says.

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Another silver lining has been the addition of the iPhone, as the company has already pushed around 500, 000 of the 4, 4S and 5 models out the door since it launched at the Uncarrier event -- perhaps due to the very attractive pricing.

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But it would also undermine the efficient pricing of risk by providing insurance, after the event, for risky behaviour.

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At the IOMA event, Greifeld had these comments about a recent SEC change in options pricing.

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In addition to announcing pricing for its 55- and 65-inch 4K TVs at its NAB press event, Sony unveiled updates to its Anycast studio-in-a-box.

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We're here at Nintendo's Wii U event in New York City where the gaming outfit's prexy Reggie Fils-Aime just announced US pricing and release details for the console, as well as it's own unique TVii service.

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