Reborn America, this is my time

Chapter 327 The world is in chaos

Chapter 327 The world is in chaos

"Based on the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, Intel recently signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Apple Computer. Starting from January 1, 1981, we will obtain a series of Fate chip authorizations. We The chip will be freely available."

"Including but not limited to independent production, independent sales, updates and iterations, and architecture upgrades. The patent rights of the update iterations and architecture upgrades performed by us are shared by us and Apple Computers. At the same time, they are authorized by third parties. In this matter, we at Intel have also gained a certain amount of space."

"To this end, Intel will also open all licenses of the X86 series to Apple computers."

"On x86, Apple will get the same power we have on the Fate chip."

"We firmly believe that this cooperation will allow Intel to gain access to a larger market."

"We hope that this cooperation will enable us and Apple to move towards a better future..."

When Intel's founder and current CEO Gordon Moore read out the cooperation plan between Intel and Apple Computer in front of countless reporters...

Everyone who got the news couldn't believe their ears!

Because this news is really shocking!

Although Intel is not the king in the field of personal microprocessors at the moment, and Motorola, which is jumping left and right, can beat them to the point where even their mother does not know them, but Intel has obtained an order from IBM after all!

When IBM decided to put Intel chips into its own personal computers, Intel's chips would achieve great commercial success. In this case, did Apple obtain the patent authorization?

Doesn't this mean that Apple may realize software format interoperability with IBM?

Ordinary people may not understand what this means.

Capital bosses don’t understand the true meaning even if they don’t understand technology.

but--

Real bosses all have their own think tanks!

When they had their sights set on apples, the subordinates who came to report directly told them the harvest of apples! Take Goldman Sachs, for example. At this moment, two middle-aged people are reporting.

They try to put things in simple terms:

"Chairman, the matter is very simple. If Apple and Intel achieve patent interoperability, then software on Apple computers will be able to enter IBM machines unimpeded in the future."

"Just like Microsoft Excel."

"Before patent interoperability, even if Microsoft and IBM reached a supply agreement, they might still need to spend some time making some modifications to Excel based on IBM's hardware parameters, so that the spreadsheet can run on IBM computers, and Or, at worst, do it all over again.”

"But when the risks of these modifications are resolved from the source of the hardware, Microsoft can directly move the software on Apple computers to IBM computers to achieve simple interoperability in the true sense."

"In this case, Apple, which has secured leadership commitments from Microsoft, will be the leading personal computer on the market! Because they can get better software than IBM!"

Goldman Sachs co-chairmen John Weinberg and John Whitehead got it.

But at the same time, they don’t understand even more——

"In other words, the cooperation between Intel and Apple will make Apple sit on IBM's head and shit?"

John Weinberg frowned and said: "If that's the case..."

"Why would IBM let Intel license its patents to Apple?"

“Just because the mother of Microsoft founder Bill Gates is friends with the CEO of IBM?”

"If this is the case, John Opel will definitely be kicked out of the company!"

"Also! When did Apple develop chips?"

"What the hell is Fate?"

The reason why Intel licensed its patents to Apple may be a secret to the public, but to the capital giants, it is a talking point that anyone who wants to know can hear.

They know the twists and turns involved and know that it all comes from Bill Gates.

And it is precisely because they know everything that they remain confused.

Because in their view, IBM's behavior at this moment is simply sacrificing itself for others.

After John Weinberg asked what was on his mind, his subordinates who had already investigated everything took out another document and submitted it to the two chairman of the board.

When John Whitehead and John Weinberg discovered that Apple had purchased 16-bit personal central microprocessors from Intel as early as last year, and had purchased them from Xerox, HP and other companies earlier After getting some patents related to personal computers...

The description of the graphical user interface made them frown.

After they learned that the Fate chip was designed from the West...

The word "adding a head" instantly entered their field of vision!

“Is this what Apple’s next product will be?”

John Whitehead looked up sharply.

"Most likely," the subordinate who came to report said affirmatively.

"How big a market prospect do you think this product has?"

John Weinberg wanted to hear some professional advice.

But the tightened pupils betrayed his inner feelings at the moment.

"we think……"

The two subordinates looked at each other and said, "This product may change the world."

"Although this product has appeared more than ten years ago, and countless companies tried to bring it to the market at that time and failed miserably, this does not mean that there is something wrong with the product itself."

“It’s that the technology at the time couldn’t make it shine.”

"For technical professionals, the graphical user interface is a piece of cake."

"Because each of them has mastered computer language and can communicate with computers."

"When the personal computer industry was completely empty, there was no market for this product."

"But now, the situation has completely changed."

"Ordinary people don't understand computer language at all. They can't talk directly to computers. How to use computers is a very difficult thing for them."

"In this case, if the graphical user interface can be successfully launched, users will be able to obtain fool-like operation convenience, which will allow personal computers to enter everyone's home."

"Imagine if everyone in the United States had access to computers..."

“So how big of a market will this be?”

"At least tens of billions."

"If it's global."

"That's hundreds of billions."

"Apple definitely wants to monopolize this market, but their strength is obviously not enough. If they bring IBM into the market, they can easily win it all."

"At the same time, IBM can also make huge profits."

"Because the agreement Microsoft signed with Apple previously was for the licensing of graphical user interfaces."

"IBM will definitely be able to use this product through Microsoft."

"Why else would they hire Microsoft to write the system?"

"Why else would they let Intel license patents to Apple?"

When Goldman Sachs' investigators submitted pieces of information to their bosses, the tens of billions and hundreds of billions made John Whitehead and John Weinberg breathless.

Although they have money from Goldman Sachs!

But who doesn’t want to be richer?

And when a huge market visible to the naked eye appeared in front of them...

The grabbing madness made them clenched their fists!

Because they understand that if they got their stock when Apple went public...

Two years later, this may be an investment that has doubled!

"Contact Apple?"

John Weinberg murmured.

"Just wait a little longer..."

John Whitehead shook his head.

"But after this news comes out, there will definitely be companies that can't help it."

John Weinberg took a deep breath.

"But Ethan Jones doesn't pay any attention to the forerunners, does he?"

John Whitehead remained calm, "Ethan Jones probably just wants to trade with us now, and just want us giants to bow their heads. What he wants now is definitely not going public, for sure!"

"In this case..."

"He has to show more sincerity."

"Sincerity that satisfies us."

John Whitehead's words echoed like bells on Wall Street.

Anyone who can get technical analysis will understand that the reason why Ethan Jones takes the initiative to show Apple's potential is because he does not want to bow his head!

He wants Wall Street to respect the market!

Let Apple get the treatment it deserves!

Let Apple be chased by giants!

But these...

Although the current Apple is already very attractive, this is not enough.

It’s not that they don’t want to sell their souls, it’s that they want to know what else Apple has.

While the giants were holding back, the market gave the most loyal feedback.

When the market learned that Intel had taken over IBM.

Their stock price immediately soared 17%.

IBM's mature style of play has also won them the favor of others.

Even though their market capitalization was already high enough, it still climbed close to three points.

But these are not important. After some small institutions heard the news one after another, they who wanted to make money ignored the giants and sent inquiry letters to Apple.

Looking at the overwhelming cooperation quotes, Ethan Jones suddenly laughed.

“Small companies just don’t have enough patience.”

"We just threw some bait into the water, and they were already hooked." "Like real giant crocodiles, they are unmoved."

"They want to force us to throw more."

Ethan Jones's words made Steve Jobs, who came to report the news, nod his head.

Not only that, there was worry on his face.

"What should we do now?"

"We've run out of chips."

In Steve Jobs' view, cooperation with Microsoft and technology exchange with Intel are their biggest reliance on Apple. After all the good news comes out, if the financial giants don't surface, they will be truly passive. At that time... we will have no choice but to bow to those jackals.

But Ethan waved his hand nonchalantly to reassure Jobs.

"Oh Steve..."

“Who said we’ve run out of chips?”

"Don't panic!"

"Even if we have run out of ammunition and food, we still have the advantage."

"Because the biggest characteristic of capital is greed."

"As long as the price is right, they will even sell the rope to hang themselves."

Such words made Jobs frown.

But soon, he understood what Ethan meant.

"You mean we don't have a grudge against all of Wall Street?"

"Surely those giants who have no interest entanglements with us will communicate with us?"

"but……"

"This isn't right either!"

"Take Lehman Brothers as an example. Although we have no hatred against them, they are brothers of Goldman Sachs after all! There may seem to be a large number of investment banks on Wall Street, but there are only two or three real factions. When their leaders reach After reaching a consensus, their will is the will of Wall Street!”

Steve Jobs was right.

Wall Street may seem like there are many companies, but in reality there are only a few people.

Take Goldman Sachs and Lehman as examples.

Samuel Sachs, the named founder of Goldman Sachs, and Philip Lehman, co-founder and first chairman of Lehman Brothers, are good brothers who wear the same pants.

Before entering the securities market, the two families had already maintained a long-term relationship over coffee and cigars. They started the Coffee Exchange together, and they also promoted General Cigars.

When such relationships abound on Wall Street...

Only then can they join the group to stay warm!

Even more so in the present moment, with an inexplicable tacit understanding, you can resist the temptation emanating from Apple!

But the problem is——

The advantage Ethan mentioned was not referring to them.

"You'll find out soon." Ethan smiled but said nothing.

"Go back and wait, those people will definitely come."

This answer confused Jobs.

He didn’t understand what kind of medicine was sold in Ethan’s gourd.

But when he drove back to Cupertino according to Ethan's wishes, the secretary guarding the door gave him a huge surprise, "Chairman! Someone from Barclays is here!"

"Roger is entertaining them in the drawing room!"

"Are you going to see it?"

This news stunned Jobs for a moment, and then his face was filled with great joy.

But even so, he had no intention of coming forward. He coughed and said, "Let Roger handle this matter. He is the CEO of the company after all."

Barclays is one of the four largest private banks in China.

Its investment bank is called Barclays Capital.

Barclays Bank entered America as early as 1965 and established their first American subsidiary, Barclays Bank of California, in San Francisco. Over the past fifteen years, they have made crazy acquisitions and expanded aggressively. Currently, , they are negotiating with American Credit and want to bring it under their wing.

If successful, Barclays will become the largest non-rice bank in the United States.

It is also the largest non-rice financial capital in the country.

When this kind of financial capital, which has survived for nearly three hundred years, wants to do something on the North American continent, they don't care about the will of the North American natives, that is, the feelings of their enemies.

Previously, when Apple issued an announcement stating that it wanted to go public, Barclays Capital wanted to win this business. However, considering that the computer industry has become the hottest technology topic in North America and that Rockefeller is behind Apple, Feeling that they might not be able to compete with the North American giants and having little hope in negotiating a deal, they did not make an offer in the first place.

Don't waste time.

But now...

When Apple's profits continue to rise, but North American investment banks remain motionless, they are not polite!

Since you are unwilling to underwrite and just want to hang out with Ethan Jones, then...

We're sorry, we'll do it first out of respect!

And when the news came out that Barclays Group sent an advance team to communicate with Apple and was eager to win the underwriting rights, the financial giants who were still sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai suddenly felt that they had been fed shit!

Special code!

All of them are forcing Ethan Jones to make another profit!

All of them are forcing Ethan Jones to bow his head and cut his flesh and blood!

But halfway through the pressure, foreign colleagues suddenly jumped out to pick peaches?

Grass!

And what makes them even more scolded is——

"No! Ethan Jones has gone to Barclays headquarters in San Francisco!"

When this news reached the ears of the two co-chairmen of Goldman Sachs...

They immediately closed their eyes!

At that moment, the subordinates who came to report felt that the world was dark.

Although they really want to say that there is a high probability that Ethan Jones will not cooperate with Barclays during this trip. Ethan Jones's biggest purpose should still be to disgust them, but...

Who dares to make a real guarantee for this conclusion?

Moreover, couldn’t their two bosses have thought of this?

"No!"

Just when his subordinates were uneasy, John Weinberg was the first to open his eyes.

"Contact Apple! Offer!"

“We can’t let Barclays steal this order!”

Before he finished speaking, John Whitehead also spoke up——

“Contact and go in parallel!”

"This is a big deal with a profit of hundreds of millions! We can't let our peers steal it!"

The boss's eagerness made his subordinates nod repeatedly. However, just as they turned to work, another group of people rushed into the boss's office and shouted--

"The boss is bad!"

“Morgan Stanley just called!”

"Said they would make an offer to Apple in an hour!"

"Issue an underwriting offer that is far below the market price!"

"If we don't want this to actually happen!"

"Then we must show sincerity!"

"???"

The sudden threat stunned the two Johns on the spot.

They didn't understand what Morgan Stanley was doing.

Suddenly they were threatened.

But the next second, they reacted.

Morgan Stanley is a company that has direct friction with Ethan Jones!

When Morgan Stanley helped Commodore and Rockwell take the initiative to rob Ethan Jones a few years ago, Ethan Jones will not cooperate with them under any circumstances.

In this case, Morgan Stanley will be the group of people on Wall Street who cannot share the profits.

But this is not a fact that Morgan Stanley can accept.

Therefore, Morgan Stanley hopes that other peers can take the initiative.

If not?

Then everyone will die together!

When this idea appeared, John Weinberg and John Whitehead's expressions suddenly darkened.

The two looked at each other and cursed, but they still reached a consensus in the shortest time.

"Call Robert Baldwin."

“When we sell the stock, we set aside five percent for them.”

"No more."

"More..."

"Then let's all die together!"

With a roar, other investment banks on Wall Street also made their own choices.