Earnings Reports - Apple (AAPL) is expected to provide insights on the China-US tariff situation, which is crucial given its manufacturing exposure [3][4] - Amazon (AMZN) will also report earnings, with a focus on trade tariff commentary and AWS performance as key indicators [5] - Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) are set to report, with Microsoft being viewed as potentially tariff-proof due to its software-centric business model [6] Economic Data - GDP data for the first quarter is scheduled for release, which could influence broader market discussions, especially if a contraction is reported [8] - The PCE index will be released, serving as an important inflation gauge; a steady or declining inflation rate may lead to considerations for rate cuts [9] - Employment data is also forthcoming, which is seen as a critical indicator of the current economic situation, contrasting with the backward-looking GDP data [10]

Apple (AAPL) is set to report its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 1.Apple expects the March quarter’s (second-quarter fiscal 2025) revenues to grow low to mid-single digits on a year-over-year basis. For the Services segment, it expects a low double-digit growth rate.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal second-quarter revenues is currently pegged at $93.56 billion, indicating growth of 3.09% year over year. The consensus mark for earnings is currently pegged at $1.60 per share, down by a penny ...

Monday, April 28, 2025We have a big week ahead of us in the stock market. Not only is it a new Jobs Week — with JOLTS, private sector payrolls and a fresh Employment Situation — but we also get the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, which is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation. And if that weren’t enough, the busiest week for Q1 earnings so far awaits us.Jobs Week Expectations: JOLTS, ADP, Nonfarm PayrollsTuesday kicks off Jobs Week with Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS ...

App Now Available for Download, Expanding Fort’s Direct-to-Consumer Digital Offering Tel Aviv, Israel, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeffs' Brands Ltd (“Jeffs’ Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JFBR, JFBRW), a data-driven e-commerce company operating on the Amazon Marketplace, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fort Products Limited (“Fort”), has officially launched its innovative AI-powered pest control mobile app on the Apple App Store. The successful approval and launch mark a major ...

Markets are cyclical, and that’s an inevitable truth that every investor needs to remember when risking their capital in the financial markets, no matter what asset class or individual company they decide to invest in. No profits can be made without volatility, though the same counts for losses, and the differentiating factor all comes down to the timing of market entries and exits. Today is an uncertain time in stock market history, with volatility regimes rising for fundamental and external reasons. For e ...

Core Insights - Apple is on track to become a dividend aristocrat, supported by its strong brand and $3 trillion market capitalization [1] - The focus on dividend-paying companies is emphasized as a strategy for achieving high risk-adjusted long-term returns [1] Group 1 - Apple is recognized as a world-leading brand with a significant market cap of $3 trillion [1] - The importance of dividends and their growth is highlighted as foundational for long-term investment success [1] - The analysis of companies is seen as a way to enhance investment processes and knowledge within the investment community [1]

【环球网科技综合报道】4月28日消息，据外媒forbes报道称，有关今年 iPhone 17 系列的新报告出炉，iPhone 17 Air可能成为苹果公司的"中端新贵产品"。 彭博社的马克・古尔曼指出，苹果即将推出的 iPhone 17 Air 旨在以中端价格、更薄的设计来吸引消费者。古尔曼认为，尽管 iPhone 17 Air 不太可能创下销 售纪录，但会比之前的 iPhone mini 或 Plus 更受消费者欢迎，对苹果的盈利也更有益。 据介绍，苹果的 Air 理念已在 MacBook 和 iPad 系列中取得了巨大成功。此次应用于 iPhone，Air 不仅能为消费者提供更薄的设备，还能为未来的 iPhone Pro 和可折叠设备奠定基础。 在技术规格方面，iPhone 17 Pro 和 iPhone 17 Pro Max 均配备了 SIM 卡托。这表明 eSIM 今年可能不会在全球普及。此外，iPhone 17 Air 似乎没有 SIM 卡托 的迹象，这可能意味着它会是第一款在美国以外发售的 eSIM iPhone。 值得注意的是，iPhone 16 系列中引入的相机控制功能也出现在了所有四款 iP ...

Earnings Reports - 180 S&P 500 companies are expected to report earnings this week, including four from the Magnificent 7, which will test the market's appetite for momentum names [2] - Microsoft, Apple, Meta, and Amazon are among the key companies reporting, with Microsoft and Meta on Wednesday and Apple and Amazon on Thursday [3] Microsoft - Analysts expect Microsoft to report EPS of $3.22 on revenue of $68.44 billion, although Morgan Stanley has lowered some estimates due to macroeconomic uncertainty [4] - There are mixed views on Microsoft's strategy, with some analysts believing the company is sacrificing profitability for economies of scale, while others warn of potential impacts from tariff retaliation and a U.S. recession [5] Apple - The Street anticipates Apple will report EPS of $1.61 on revenue of $94.06 billion, with some analysts expecting a slight earnings beat due to effective tariff management [6] - However, concerns exist regarding Apple's vulnerability to tariff impacts due to its integrated supply chain and significant revenue from China [6] Economic Indicators - The first estimate of Q1 GDP is expected to show a growth rate of 0.4%, influenced by a historic import surge due to anticipated tariff hikes [7] - Payrolls are expected to rise by 130,000, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.2% and average hourly earnings increasing by 0.3% [7] Trade Relations - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated uncertainty about direct communications between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, suggesting that high tariff levels are unsustainable for China's business model [8] - Ken Griffin criticized the Trump administration's trade policies, arguing that tariffs will not revive American manufacturing jobs and emphasized the need for the U.S. to leverage its competitive advantages [9][10]

Apple (AAPL 0.41%) is one of the most dominant companies in the world, and the world's most valuable brand, according to several research outlets.However, the company is far from immune from the current turbulence around tariffs and the broader macroeconomic headwinds. Much of Apple's components come from China, and the company was granted a tariff exemption by President Donald Trump. However, China is also a major consumer market for the company, and a weakening Chinese economy or backlash against U.S. bra ...

April 22, 2025 03:23 AM GMT Apple, Inc. | North America Survey Says: Stronger Than Expected Apple Intelligence Perception and iPhone Upgrade Rates M Amidst a challenging fundamental backdrop, our March '25 AlphaWise US iPhone survey screens positively and highlights 1) better-than-expected Apple Intelligence adoption, perception, willingness to pay, 2) record N12M US upgrade intentions, and 3) strong interest in a thin and foldable iPhone. Key Takeaways While the tariff backdrop creates myriad uncertainties ...