NEW YORK, April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ITG (NYSE: ITG), a leading agency research broker and financial technology firm, today announced the launch of a new thematic report on the Apple iTV product opportunity and the potential implications for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) revenue growth.

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The Apple iTV report, available to clients of the ITG Investment Research consumer technology vertical, quantifies the potential market opportunity for iTV, using data-driven analysis to provide 8 distinct scenarios. An interactive model is also available, which allows investors to apply their own assumptions about iTV growth and profitability.

The Apple iTV report was produced by new ITG Investment Research analyst Joe Fersedi and ITG IR CEO Tony Berkman. Mr. Fersedi will be collaborating with Mr. Berkman on coverage of the consumer technology sector. Prior to joining ITG, Fersedi worked as a consumer analyst at AllianceBernstein and a media, cable and satellite analyst at Bank of America.

"Joe's broad-based research background combined with our unique methodology will allow us to provide even more valuable consumer technology insights to our clients," said Berkman. "This new iTV report is the latest example of how we can deliver thematic, data-driven insights which clients cannot get from other research providers on the Street."

ITG Investment Research provides coverage of over 300 companies in more than 20 sectors, including recent research initiations on St. Jude Medical (NYSE: STJ), McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Dunkin' Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN). ITG IR also provides macro energy and economic research and bespoke research projects. For more on ITG's research capabilities, visit www.itginvestmentresearch.com.

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