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Buffett Increases Cash Pile and Reduces Apple Holdings: Does it Reflect His Thoughts on the Stock Market and Economy? Warren Buffett’s investment moves have always attracted significant attention from both Wall Street professionals and everyday investors alike. Recently, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett’s investment conglomerate, made headlines with two significant moves: a reduction in Apple holdings and an increase in its cash reserves. While these adjustments might seem routine, they carry weight due to Buffett’s reputation as a long-term, value-focused investor. This shift begs the question: Does Buffett’s increased cash pile and reduced stake in Apple reflect his broader thoughts on the stock market and the economy? Berkshire Hathaway’s Investment Strategy: A Snapshot Berkshire Hathaway’s

Warren Buffett’s recent moves, including a significant reduction of Apple shares and Berkshire Hathaway’s record $325.2 billion cash reserves at the end of Q3, have drawn considerable attention. Known for his long-term value-driven strategy, Buffett’s actions are often scrutinized as they frequently signal broader market trends and sentiments. So, what does this mean for Apple’s future, the market’s direction, and individual investors? Let’s dive in. Apple’s Moat: Strong but Facing New Challenges Buffett’s significant reduction in Apple shares has raised questions about Apple’s economic moat, a term Buffett uses to describe a company's sustainable competitive advantage. Apple has long been the crown jewel of Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio, representing over 40% of its holdings at one point

$Apple(AAPL)$ Q3 earnings report, while a small beat, didn't surprise the market too much, dropping 1.8% after hours in a big pullback for the broader market as a whole, back to before last quarter's earnings report, which was almost a full quarter without too much volatility.I. Financial data performanceRevenue and ProfitTotal Revenue: Revenue for the quarter was $94.9 billion, an increase of 6.1% year-over-year, above market expectations of $94.36 billion.Gross Profit Margin: Gross profit margin was 46.2%, largely in line with market expectations, and the company had solid cost control.Net profit: After taking into account the US$10.2 billion EU back tax, net profit was US$14.74 billion, down 35.8% year-on-year; excluding the impact of back tax,

$Apple(AAPL)$’s latest MacBook Pro release, powered by the new M4 chip family, is a clear signal of the company’s commitment to innovation and AI-forward computing. Despite earlier criticisms that Apple was becoming stagnant, the company has effectively silenced skeptics with the launch of this high-performance, AI-integrated lineup. The M4 chips, built on advanced 3nm technology, offer unprecedented power, efficiency, and the inclusion of Apple's new "Apple Intelligence" for on-device AI capabilities. In my view, this strategic step cements Apple's role as a frontrunner in AI-driven computing, paving the way for future growth and solidifying its competitive advantage. The M4 chip family, comprising the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max, represents Apple's m

Earnings reports from major tech giants are coming this week! The world’s highest market-cap company, $Apple(AAPL)$ , will announce its Q4 fiscal 2024 earnings (the third calendar quarter of 2024) after the market closes on October 31.According to the latest analyst estimates, Apple’s Q4 revenue is expected to reach $94.316 billion, up 5.38% year-over-year, with an earnings per share of $1.53, a year-over-year increase of 4.77%. Breaking down by segment, Bloomberg's consensus forecasts are as follows:Hardware:iPhone, Apple’s flagship product, is expected to generate $44.965 billion in revenue, representing a 2.65% year-over-year increase and a 14.42% sequential increase.Mac revenue is projected at $7.749 billion, up 1.77% year-over-year and 10.6%

Apple Earnings Review: Apple Intelligence Begins to Receive Positive Feedback $Apple(AAPL)$  's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings surpassed Wall Street's expectations in terms of revenue and earnings per share, although net income declined due to a one-time charge related to a tax ruling in Europe. In the September quarter, Apple's revenue reached a record $94.9 billion, marking a 6% increase year over year. iPhone sales also set a September quarter record with revenues of $46.2 billion, up 6% from the previous year. Mac revenue saw a more modest increase of 2%, totaling $7.7 billion, while iPad revenue grew by 8% to $7 billion. Conversely, revenue from Wearables, Home, and Accessories experienced a slight decline

$Apple(AAPL)$ stock with High Valuation trading at PE 36.83 times its estimated earnings which is quite high compared to the average P/E ratio of the S&P 500. Price Book 58.93, FCF 30.84 times, Apple pays a small dividend, which may not appeal to income-focused investors. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model: Some analysts using a DCF model estimate that Apple's fair value is around $113 per share, which implies a potential downside risk of about 24% from its current price. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been selling off a significant portion of its Apple stock, which has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about the stock's valuation. Apple Market decline Slowing iPhone Sales: iPhone sales have been lackluster, particularly in key ma

$Apple(AAPL)$ 🍎🍏🔺B̳U̳L̳L̳I̳S̳H̳🔺🍏🍎 🚨📰🗞️🚨📰🗞️🚨📰🗞️🚨📰🗞️ $AAPL $ADBE | Apple is buying popular photo editing app Pixelmator, according to Bloomberg NEWS: Apple is taking a 20% stake in its iPhone satellite connectivity partner GlobalStar — a stake worth $400 million. GlobalStar will also receive a prepayment of $1.1 billion from Apple that is intended to improve satellite infrastructure. Apple relies on GlobalStar’s satellites to enable to send emergency text messages, iMessage reactions, and more through the skies in areas with no cell signal. Opinion: Long term, Starlink's direct-to-cell satellites will be the go to technology for these types of things. Nobody will be able to compete with Starlink any time soon. The coverage will be the most broad an

Yet, the point of this post isn’t about the upcoming earnings—that’s short-term. I want to highlight a major trend where Apple is cementing its leadership while no other tech companies are making similar strides: health tech. This is not entirely new; Apple Watch has included fitness tracking and heart rate monitoring for years. Apple continued to improve by adding features like sleep monitoring, ECG, and blood oxygen measurement, expanding its capabilities in health monitoring. Additionally, Apple has been criticized for being slow to the AI race, where rivals like Microsoft and Alphabet are seen as leaders in this hot new field. Last week, Apple’s stock was briefly overtaken by Nvidia, losing its crown as the most valuable company globally by market cap. While it has since reclaimed the

What You Need to Know Ahead of Apple's Earnings $Apple(AAPL)$   is set to release its Q4 FY'24 financial results on October 31, reporting on a quarter that witnessed the launch of the new iPhone 16 devices. Apple's stock has performed well this year, climbing approximately 23% since the beginning of January, and is currently trading near its all-time highs. Analysts estimate Apple to post revenue of $94.32B for 2024 Q4, up 5.38% YOY; EPS is estimated to be $1.53, up 4.77% YOY. The company has consistently exceeded Wall Street's EPS predictions in its previous four quarterly reports. In the last quarter, its EPS of $1.40 beat the consensus estimate by 4.5%. Apple's iPhone sales are expected to grow slightly

$Apple(AAPL)$ Will await earnings for 🍏 🍎 I’ll see how the market settles out going into election day on remember, remember the 5th of November - Tuesday for us Kiwis 🇳🇿 Here are the implied moves for all stocks reporting earnings in after hours today. There are some big ones: Apple $AAPL - 3.27% Amazon $AMZN - 5.74% Intel $INTC - 8.55% $X - 3.04% Apple $AAPL reports earnings today after the markets close, Wall ST is expecting numbers of EPS of $1.60 up 9.6% YoY Revenue of $94.6B up 5.7% YoY Source: Yahoo Finance Apple’s AAPL fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results, to be reported on Oct. 31, are expected to bear the brunt of a sluggish PC market. However, steady growth in the Services business is expected to offset this headwind.

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$Apple(AAPL)$   Can Apple’s Upcoming Earnings Report Rally Up, or Will Stagnant Global Sales Lead to a Dip? As Apple’s upcoming earnings report nears, analysts and investors are cautiously considering the outlook. While Apple has traditionally been a reliable player in the tech space, concerns around the China market and overall sales stagnation suggest this quarter’s results may not meet high expectations. Here, we’ll break down some of the key factors that could impact Apple’s performance and why a 3-5% dip could be in the cards after the report. 1. The China Factor: Slowing Demand Amid Rising Competition China, historically one of Apple’s largest growth markets, has seen demand shift in recent quarters. Loca

Apple’s AI Debut and Product LaunchOn October 28, Apple is set to officially launch its new Apple Intelligence alongside iOS 18.1. This update is expected to bring new AI-driven features to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro series, including a Writing Tool suite for text proofing, a Clean Up in Photos feature, Notification Summaries, and enhanced Siri functionality. In addition, Apple is rumored to release a series of Mac computers equipped with M4 chips, optimized to support these AI capabilities.Analysts’ Expectations and Market ReactionsWhile Apple Intelligence offers promising new features, early reviews from tech journalist Mark Gurman suggest that the functionalities might fall short of high consumer expectations, potentially leading to disappointment. TF International Securities analy

Berkshire Hathaway's significant reduction in Apple stock holdings and the accumulation of a record cash pile have raised several questions about the future of Apple and the broader market. 1. Has the moat of Apple disappeared or not? Apple's "moat," or its competitive advantage, is a complex issue with varying perspectives. Some argue that Apple's strong brand loyalty, innovative products, and robust ecosystem continue to provide a significant moat. Others believe that increasing competition, particularly from Chinese smartphone manufacturers, could erode Apple's competitive advantage over time. 2. How will the stock move? Apple's stock movement will depend on various factors, including its financial performance, product launches, and overall market sentiment. While some analysts beli

😀Hi Tigers,We invite you to take a closer look at the possible winners by EPS in the Q3 earnings season.In this post, we have highlighted the top 20 stocks by market capitalization with an estimated higher EPS ahead of their earnings in the period from October 28 to November 1.1. Why EPS Matters?Earnings per share(EPS), refers to the income per share brought to investors/shareholders in the open market.EPS is calculated as a company's profit divided by the outstanding shares of its common stock. The resulting number serves as an indicator of a company's profitability.Investors like companies with high profitability, and the market always rewards those earnings results that beat the estimates. Hope the following content helps you learn more about good companies.2.Weekly List of Stocks with