In keeping with the cheap-is-where-it’s-at trend noted in this space earlier in the week, here’s further evidence: Apple is lending its hipness equity to cheapness czar Wal-Mart. The iPhone will turn up at the retailer beginning three days after Christmas (after Christmas? There’s an interesting retail strategy for the fourth quarter. Steve-O? You OK?). And suddenly, I’m seeing a resurgence ... (597 words)

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