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Apple Car: A Bullish Driver For Apple Stock Is In The Works

Speculations about the Apple Car have surfaced again – and Apple stock spiked as a result. The Apple Maven takes another look at the autonomous vehicle opportunity.The rumor mill is churning again. According toReuters, Apple could be on the brink of striking a deal for the manufacturing of batteries that would equip the long-awaited Apple Car. The potential suppliers would allegedly be Chinese manufacturers CATL and BYD.With each leak reported about the Apple Car, it becomes increasingly more li

Apple Car: A Bullish Driver For Apple Stock Is In The Works

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