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Apple Stock At $175 or $83? Both Paths Explored

Which way might Apple stock head: up 40% or down 30%?Three Wall Street analysts believe that either outcome is plausible. Here are the paths that could propel shares to the moon or send them crashing down.Wall Street analysts seem to agree, on average, that Apple stock is a strong buy. But around the consensus price target of $150 per share, estimates vary widely: from $83 at the bearish end to $175 at the bullish end of the spectrum.What might justify Apple stock rising nearly 40% to reach the

Apple Stock At $175 or $83? Both Paths Explored

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