Apple Inc
Latest Apple Inc News and Updates
Why Apple Stock Fell 1.5% Last Week
Apple stock fell 1.5% in the week that ended on August 9. The escalation in the US-China trade war affected the tech giant and the broader market.
Why Apple’s Margins Have Been Shrinking
Apple’s bottom line has taken a hit once more. The tech behemoth reported a net profit that remains extremely robust but it was down 12.8%.
Apple Watch Dominates Smartwatch Segment Again
Apple Watch dominated the smartwatch market. The company had the top position with a share of 46.0% in the second quarter.
Amazon’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Is Strengthening
Amazon’s (AMZN) has strengthened its renewable energy position recently via investments in new wind and solar power projects.
Qualcomm Faces Multifold Impact of the Huawei Ban
Qualcomm has been among the hardest hit by the Huawei ban, and now it will suffer the effects of the newest round of tariffs.
US-China Trade Talks: Trump’s Comments Impact Markets
On Tuesday, in-person US-China trade talks resumed in Shanghai. The two sides have been talking on the phone since the truce last month.
Elon Musk Tries to Motivate Tesla Employees Keeping Their Jobs
This morning, CEO Elon Musk, in a post on Tesla’s official blog, announced that Tesla is laying off 7% of its full-time employees.
What the Apple-Best Buy Partnership Could Offer
On June 19, Apple (AAPL) announced a partnership with US retail giant Best Buy (BBY).
US Market Turns Positive, Mnuchin Hints toward US-China Deal
On June 26, the US index futures were pointing toward a positive market opening. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin hinted toward a possible US-China trade deal.
Apple’s macOS Catalina Can Turn Your Mac into a Touchscreen
Last week, Apple (AAPL) announced its latest desktop operating system version 10.15, macOS Catalina, during its 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference. While the company has already released the beta version of macOS Catalina, the final version is expected to be available this fall.
How the US-China Trade War Affects Semiconductor Stocks
Many US companies have heavy exposures to China in terms of what they sell and what they buy from the country.
Dow Outperforms Other Indexes due to Surge in Boeing Stock
The Dow Jones Industrial Average registered minor gains on March 25, while other major US indexes fell.
What Awaits Apple in Video Streaming Market?
Apple (AAPL) appears to be nearing the launch of its long-anticipated video streaming service.
Could NIO Be on Warren Buffett’s Radar after Recent Stock Fall?
Chinese electric carmaker NIO (NIO) continued to burn cash in the fourth quarter.
Will Samsung Galaxy Fold Eat up Apple iPhone Market Share?
Despite the rivalry between the two companies, Samsung is still one of the prominent component suppliers to Apple.
Could Kraft Heinz Be Berkshire Hathaway’s Next Worry?
Kraft Heinz (KHC) stock opened much lower today after the company reported its earnings yesterday and missed analysts’ estimate.
Who’s Eating Up the iPhone’s Market Share in China?
According to the IDC report, Apple’s smartphone market share fell to 11.5% in the quarter that ended in December 2018.
The US Smartwatch Adoption Rate Continues to Increase
The wearables space has seen seeing lackluster growth for the last couple of years. However, one segment that’s been doing well is smartwatches.
Marketing and Product Design to Drive TripAdvisor’s User Base
TripAdvisor’s (TRIP) sustained focus on enhancing its mobile-centric product designs along with marketing initiatives will likely continue to attract new users and drive overall user base.
Here’s Apple’s Answer to iPhone Demand Problem
Apple is considering pricing the iPhone in local currency outside the United States.
Should You Have Taken President Trump’s Advice in December?
Today, US President Donald Trump tweeted, “Best January for the DOW in over 30 years.”
3 Things Elon Musk Said Today That You Might Have Missed
Early this morning, before the market opened, Musk revealed that TSLA is reducing its full-time workforce by 7%.
Why Tesla Stock Fell More than 8% on January 18
At 6:46 AM EST on January 18, Tesla (TSLA) shares fell 8.4% in the pre-market session from the previous day’s closing.
Impact of US FTC-Qualcomm Court Ruling on the Smartphone Industry
Qualcomm depends heavily on its licensing business for profits. The company says that Apple has $7 billion in unpaid royalty fees.
Bezos Invested in Twitter about Ten Years Ago: Should You Now?
Jeff Bezos invested about $15 million in Twitter (TWTR) just over a decade ago.
‘Dean of Valuation’ Says to Bet on NVIDIA, Boeing, and GE
Aswath Damodaran, better known as the “Dean of Valuation,” advised investors to consider NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), and General Electric (GE) for long-term buys.
Jeff Bezos Owns These Five Key Public Stocks
Amazon (AMZN) became the world’s most valuable public company on January 7.
Tim Cook Blames These Internal Factors for Apple’s Guidance Cut
In Apple’s January 2 press release, Cook noted several internal and external factors that are affecting its sales in some emerging markets.
Remember Peter Lynch? When the King Tells, You Should Buy
We saw a sharp rally in US stocks on December 26. President Trump’s comments on US markets could have been the main driver.
What Triggered the Broader Market Sell-Off in December?
The broader market sell-off started on December 1 when Huawei Technologies’ CFO Meng Wanzhou was arrested by Canadian authorities.
How Sluggish Demand for iPhones Is Hurting Apple’s Revenue
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone sales rose 29% YoY (year-over-year) to $37.2 billion.
Qualcomm’s Licensing Business in 2018
In the fourth quarter, QTL’s revenues fell 22% sequentially and 5% YoY to $1.14 billion—in line with its midpoint guidance of $1.1 billion.
What Qualcomm’s Negative Efficiency Ratios Mean to Investors
As Qualcomm’s investment in the NXP acquisition failed to materialize, its ROI (return on investment) took a big hit.
Apple Is on Track to Hit Its 2020 Services Revenue Goal
Apple is working toward its goal of doubling its 2016 Services revenue by 2020. The company generated Services revenue of $24.3 billion in 2016.
What Factors Influenced Qualcomm’s 2018 Revenue?
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, Qualcomm’s revenue fell 3.3% YoY (year-over-year) but rose 3.6% sequentially to $5.8 billion.
Why Google’s Traffic Acquisition Costs Could Continue to Surge
Alphabet has seen increasing traffic acquisition costs, which reflect the amount Google pays to drive traffic to its search engine and other services.
Apple’s iPhone Customer Loyalty Is on the Rise
Apple’s (AAPL) iOS is gaining traction in terms of customer loyalty.
Comparing the Valuations of the FAANG Stocks
Amazon has gained 68.5.0% YTD in stock value. Amazon last traded at a discount of 4.0% to its 52-week high price.
The Gap between Alphabet’s Gross and Other Profit Margins
Alphabet’s EPS grew at a three-year CAGR of 8.0% to $32.30 in 2017.
What Caused the Gap in Netflix’s Gross and Other Profit Margins?
Netflix’s income from operations totaled $0.9 billion in the first half of 2018.
The Major Factors Driving Netflix’s Cost of Revenues
Netflix’s (NFLX) revenues grew at a three-year CAGR of 29.0% to $11.7 billion in 2017.
How Shazam Makes Money
The money that Shazam generates would go a long way towards boosting Apple’s services business, where revenue rose 31% year-over-year to $9.5 billion in the fiscal third quarter ended in June.
How Have Apple’s Profit Margins Improved since 2015?
Apple’s operating expenses increased at a three-year CAGR of 14.0% to $26.8 billion in 2017.
A Look at Facebook’s Profit Margin Growth since 2015
Apple’s (AAPL) operating expenses totaled $26.8 billion in 2017, and Amazon’s (AMZN) operating expenses totaled $61.8 billion in 2017.
Apple Music Gained Market Share in the First Half of 2018
Music streaming service providers Spotify (SPOT) and Apple Music (AAPL) continue to gain subscribers.
How Shazam Acquisition Could Benefit Apple
Apple (AAPL) finally received the green light from regulators in the European Union last week to acquire UK-based music recognition app Shazam Entertainment.
Apple’s Valuation Increased by $140 Billion in August
Recently, Apple (AAPL) stock breached a valuation of $1 trillion and became the first public company to reach the landmark.
A Look at Apple’s Shareholder Returns
Apple (AAPL) returned close to $300 billion to its shareholders between fiscal 2012 and the fiscal third quarter.
Apple Pay Could Represent One in Two OEM Pay Wallet Users by 2020
According to recent analysis, the number of customers using OEM contactless payments will grow to 450 million by 2020.
Will Apple Beat Analysts’ Estimates in Fiscal Q3 2018?
In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ estimates for Apple’s fiscal third-quarter results, which it’s set to release on July 31.
