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Article reviews Apple's historic outperformance ahead of anticipated iPhone launch, citing nine straight earnings beats and record revenue, but flags high valuation and China risk as headwinds.
Apple has spent $851B on share buybacks since 2012, cutting share count 40%+ and boosting diluted EPS 373%. Stock up 22% in 2026 despite avoiding heavy AI investment, with CEO transition to Ternus se…
Apple faces renewed selling pressure after Jefferies downgraded the stock due to concerns over iPhone 18 Fold expectations, slowing growth, and a pending $490M investor settlement that weighs on near…
Apple faces a projected $1.1 billion Q4 tariff hit after an $800 million June-quarter charge; it repurchased about $155 billion in shares over the past year while dividend yield remains low. Stock cl…
Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 Air and new Watches on Sept 9; the 5 mm iPhone prioritizes design over battery/camera. Analysts average a $248 target (some up to $325). A $490M settlement dents credi…