The outcome of the quarter may prove to be crucial for Apple, which suffered a dramatic stock slide on Monday after warnings by analysts, and general economic concerns prompted by the US government's tenuous credit bailout. Some analysts continue to be pessimistic, while groups such as Piper Jaffray have maintained an optimistic view of Apple's recent and future sales propsects. Many analysts agree that the company is in a better position to push growth than most of its rivals.