In granting the binding order, Judge Burgess said it was a "sensible way forward" as having read the papers it was clear to him that David Ferris "instigated everything that happened".

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Huge global iPhone opportunity, tablet growth ahead (with the future release of the iPad3), and PC share gains will continue to drive the stock forward. (Read Apple Is A Top-10 Holding In 26% Of Mutual Funds And 16% Of Equity ETFs).

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"Our finances are now well under control - allowing us to move forward with confidence, " read a statement.

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