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Apple Car Key coming soon to Volvo, Audi, Polestar vehicles
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 2:02 pm
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Apple Car Key – digital car keys in the Wallet app – are coming soon to select Volvo, Audi, and Polestar vehicles, based on code changes discovered by MacRumors in Apple’s Wallet app backend.

Eric Slivka for MacRumors:


The car keys function can allow an iPhone or Apple Watch with NFC capabilities to unlock, lock, or start a vehicle through the Wallet app by simply holding the device near a compatible vehicle’s NFC reader. Car key functionality may vary by manufacturer and model.

Apple introduced digital car key support in 2022, and select car brands like BMW, BYD, Hyundai/Genesis/Kia, Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, and RAM have implemented support for the feature?.

MacDailyNews Note: To find a vehicle that works with CarPlay, check Apple’s list for the latest info here.

https://macdailynews.com/2024/10/15/apple-car-key-coming-soon-to-volvo-audi-polestar-vehicles/

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Apple Pie for all Longs…..

Buy that house in Malibu. You deserve it.

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$AAPL A breakout above $233 on a weekly close can target $253-270. But a weekly close below last week's low negates the potential set-up
By: Intelligent Investing | October 15, 2024

• $AAPL

Nice potential triangle consolidations on the weekly time frame: It is holding above its weekly SMAs and its Ichimoku Cloud, which is Bullish.

A breakout above $233 on a weekly close can target $253-270. But a weekly close below last week's low negates the potential set-up.

Thus, we now have a trigger and risk/reward profile for a potential trade. That's all we need.



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AAPL new 52 week high

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Apple stock hits new all-time intraday high
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:17 am
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Apple in early trading Tuesday rose $3.90 to high a new all time high of $237.49. Apple’s previous all-time intraday high of $237.23 was set on July 15, 2024.

Apple’s 52-week low stands at $164.08.

Apple’s PE Ratio currently stands at 35.79.

Apple currently has a market value of $3.569 trillion, making it the world’s most valuable company.

The top five U.S. publicly-traded companies, based on market value:

1. Apple (AAPL) – $3.569T

2. NVIDIA (NVDA) – $3.223T
3. Microsoft (MSFT) – 3.102T
4. Alphabet (GOOGL) – $2.040T
5. Amazon (AMZN) – $1.943T

Selected companies’ current market values:

• Meta Platforms (META) – $1.472T
• Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) – $1.005T
• Taiwan Semi (TSM) – $970.886B
• Tesla (TSLA) – $698.827B
• Walmart (WMT) – $655.358B
• Netflix (NFLX) – $302.914B
• Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) – $255.574B
• Adobe (ADBE) – $224.489B
• IBM (IBM) – $217.266B
• Cisco (CSCO) – $216.597B
• Disney (DIS) – $171.783B
• Sony (SONY) – $113.09B
• Intel (INTC) – $97.621B
• Dell (DELL) – $90.045B
• SoftBank (SFTBF) – $89.533B
• Spotify (SPOT) – $74.180B
• Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) – $36.267B
• Nokia (NOK) – $24.053B
• SiriusXM (SIRI) – $9.218B
• BlackBerry (BB) – $1.498
• Sonos (SONO) – $1.465B
• RealNetworks (RNWK) – $34.820M

MacDailyNews Take: To the moon, Alice! To the moon!

https://macdailynews.com/2024/10/15/apple-stock-hits-new-all-time-intraday-high/#google_vignette

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Apple stock added to Evercore’s ‘Tactical Outperform’ list
Monday, October 14, 2024 11:19 am
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Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani on Sunday added Apple stock to his firm’s “tactical outperform” list, saying the company is “well positioned to outperform against low expectations” for the September quarter and with its guidance for the current quarter. Apple will report fiscal Q424 earnings after the closing bell on October 31st.

Patrick Seitz for Investor’s Business Daily:

Bearish investors are focused on Apple’s challenges in the Chinese smartphone market, where domestic brands like Huawei are gaining ground, he said.

But those concerns are overstated, Daryanani said. Plus, Apple should be able to offset any market share losses in China with growth in developing markets and the U.S., he said.

“The staggered rollout of AI should also result in a stronger-for-longer iPhone upgrade cycle as the release of new features and new geographies should drive strong word-of-mouth advertising,” he said.

Meanwhile, Apple’s wearables and services businesses should provide a boost for the company’s top and bottom lines, he said.

MacDailyNews Note: Evercore rates Apple as “Outperform,” or buy, with a price target of $250.

Today is Columbus Day in the U.S. and, as we spend the day with family and friends, posting will be limited. We will return to our regular posting schedule tomorrow.

https://macdailynews.com/2024/10/14/apple-stock-added-to-evercores-tactical-outperform-list/#google_vignette

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Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence
October 15 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire

The ultraportable iPad mini is more capable and versatile than ever with the powerful A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Pencil Pro

Apple® today introduced the new iPad mini®, supercharged by the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence™, the easy-to-use personal intelligence system that understands personal context to deliver intelligence that is helpful and relevant while protecting user privacy. With a beloved ultraportable design, the new iPad mini is available in four gorgeous finishes, including a new blue and purple, and features the brilliant 8.3-inch Liquid Retina® display. A17 Pro delivers a huge performance boost for even the most demanding tasks, with a faster CPU and GPU, a 2x faster Neural Engine than the previous-generation iPad mini,1 and support for Apple Intelligence. The versatility and advanced capabilities of the new iPad mini are taken to a whole new level with support for Apple Pencil Pro™, opening up entirely new ways to be even more productive and creative. The 12MP wide back camera supports Smart HDR 4 for natural-looking photos with increased dynamic range, and uses machine learning to detect and scan documents right in the Camera app.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241015440083/en/

The new iPad mini delivers powerful performance, incredible value, and the full iPad experience in an ultraportable design. (Photo: Business Wire)
The new iPad mini delivers powerful performance, incredible value, and the full iPad experience in an ultraportable design. (Photo: Business Wire)

The new iPad mini features all-day battery life and brand-new experiences with iPadOS® 18. Starting at just $499 with 128GB — double the storage of the previous generation — the new iPad mini delivers incredible value and the full iPad experience in an ultraportable design. Customers can pre-order the new iPad mini today, with availability beginning Wednesday, October 23.

“There is no other device in the world like iPad mini, beloved for its combination of powerful performance and versatility in our most ultraportable design. iPad mini appeals to a wide range of users and has been built for Apple Intelligence, delivering intelligent new features that are powerful, personal, and private,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With the powerful A17 Pro chip, faster connectivity, and support for Apple Pencil Pro, the new iPad mini delivers the full iPad experience in our most portable design at an incredible value.”

A17 Pro Unlocks Powerful Performance

The new iPad mini gets a major update with A17 Pro, delivering incredible performance and power efficiency in an ultraportable design. A17 Pro is a powerful chip that unlocks a number of improvements over A15 Bionic in the previous-generation iPad mini. With a 6-core CPU — two performance cores and four efficiency cores — A17 Pro delivers a 30 percent boost in CPU performance.1 A17 Pro also brings a boost in graphics performance with a 5-core GPU, delivering a 25 percent jump over the previous generation.1 A17 Pro brings entirely new experiences — including pro apps used by designers, pilots, doctors, and others — and makes it faster than ever for users to edit photos, dive into more immersive AR applications, and more. The new iPad mini brings true-to-life gaming with hardware-accelerated ray tracing — which is 4x faster than software-based ray tracing — as well as support for Dynamic Caching and hardware-accelerated mesh shading. From creating engaging content faster than ever in Affinity Designer, to playing demanding, graphics-intensive AAA games like Zenless Zone Zero, users can take the powerful performance and ultraportable iPad mini anywhere.

Built for Apple Intelligence

With the power of the A17 Pro chip, the new iPad mini delivers support for Apple Intelligence. Deeply integrated into iPadOS 18, Apple Intelligence harnesses the power of Apple silicon and Apple-built generative models to understand and create language and images, take action across apps, and draw from personal context to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks. Many of the models that power Apple Intelligence run entirely on device, and Private Cloud Compute offers the ability to flex and scale computational capacity between on-device processing and larger, server-based models that run on dedicated Apple silicon servers.

The first set of Apple Intelligence features will be available in U.S. English this month through a free software update with iPadOS 18.1, and available for iPad® with A17 Pro or M1 and later. Apple Intelligence delivers experiences that are delightful, intuitive, easy to use, and specially designed to help users do the things that matter most to them:2

With Writing Tools, users can refine their words by rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps.
Siri® becomes more deeply integrated into the system experience and gets a new design with an elegant glowing light that wraps around the edge of the screen when active on iPad. With richer language-understanding capabilities, communicating with Siri is more natural and flexible. Siri can follow along when users stumble over their words, can maintain context from one request to the next, and now, users can type to Siri. Siri also has extensive product knowledge to answer questions about features on iPad and other Apple devices.
In Photos, the Memories feature now enables users to create the movies they want to see by simply typing a description, and with the new Clean Up tool, they can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo — without accidentally altering the subject.
Additional Apple Intelligence features will be rolling out over the next several months:

Image Playground allows users to create playful images in moments.
Image Wand is a new tool in the Apple Pencil® tool palette that can transform a rough sketch into a polished image.
Emoji will be taken to an entirely new level with the ability to create original Genmoji™ by simply typing a description, or by selecting a photo of a friend or family member.
Siri will be able to draw on a user’s personal context to deliver intelligence that is tailored to them. It will also gain onscreen awareness to understand and take action with users’ content, as well as take hundreds of new actions in and across Apple and third-party apps.
With ChatGPT integrated into experiences within iPadOS 18, users have the option to access its expertise, as well as its image- and document-understanding capabilities, within Siri and Writing Tools without needing to jump between tools. And privacy protections are built in so a user’s IP address is obscured, and OpenAI won’t store requests. Users can access ChatGPT for free without creating an account, and ChatGPT’s data-use policies apply for those who choose to connect their account.
Even Faster Connectivity

With faster wireless and wired connectivity, users can do even more on iPad mini while on the go. The new iPad mini supports Wi-Fi 6E, which delivers up to twice the performance than the previous generation,3 so users can download files, play games online, and stream movies even faster. Wi-Fi + Cellular models with 5G allow users to access their files, communicate with peers, and back up their data in a snap while on the go. Cellular models of the new iPad mini are activated with eSIM, a more secure alternative to a physical SIM card, allowing users to quickly connect and transfer their existing plans digitally, and store multiple cellular plans on a single device. Customers can easily get connected to wireless data plans on the new iPad mini in over 190 countries and regions around the world without needing to get a physical SIM card from a local carrier. The USB-C port is now up to 2x faster than the previous generation, with data transfers up to 10Gbps, so importing large photos and videos is even quicker.

Incredible Camera Experience

Great cameras, along with the incredibly portable form factor of iPad mini, enable powerful mobile workflows. The 12MP wide back camera delivers gorgeous photos, and with Smart HDR 4, they will be even more detailed and vivid. Utilizing the powerful 16-core Neural Engine, the new iPad mini uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically identify documents right in the Camera app and can use the new True Tone® flash to remove shadows from the document. The 12MP Ultra Wide front-facing camera in portrait orientation, with support for Center Stage™, is great for all the ways customers use iPad mini.

Magical Capabilities with Apple Pencil Pro

Apple Pencil Pro unlocks magical capabilities and powerful interactions, turning iPad mini into a sketchbook users can take anywhere. Apple Pencil Pro can sense a user’s squeeze, bringing up a tool palette to quickly switch tools, line weights, and colors, all without interrupting the creative process. A custom haptic engine delivers a light tap that provides confirmation when users squeeze, double-tap, or snap to a Smart Shape for a remarkably intuitive experience. Users can roll Apple Pencil Pro for precise control of the tool they’re using. Rotating the barrel changes the orientation of shaped pen and brush tools, just like pen and paper, and with Apple Pencil hover, users can visualize the exact orientation of a tool before making a mark. Apple Pencil Pro features support for Find My®, and pairs, charges, and is stored through a new magnetic interface on the new iPad mini. iPad mini also supports Apple Pencil (USB-C), ideal for note taking, sketching, annotating, journaling, and more, at a great value.

iPadOS 18 Brings Powerful and Intelligent New Features

In addition to the groundbreaking capabilities of Apple Intelligence, iPadOS 18 brings powerful features that enhance the iPad experience, making it more versatile and intelligent than ever. iPadOS also has advanced frameworks like Core ML® that make it easy for developers to tap into the Neural Engine to deliver powerful AI features right on device.

Designed for the unique capabilities of iPad, Calculator delivers an entirely new way to use Apple Pencil to solve expressions, as well as basic and scientific calculators with a new history function and unit conversions. With Math Notes, users are now able to type mathematical expressions or write them out to see them instantly solved in handwriting like their own. They can also create and use variables, and add an equation to insert a graph. Users can also access their Math Notes in the Notes app, and use all of the math functionality in any of their other notes.
In the Notes app, handwritten notes become more fluid, flexible, and easy to read with Smart Script and the power of Apple Pencil. Smart Script unleashes powerful new capabilities for users editing handwritten text, allowing them to easily add space, or even paste typed text in their own handwriting. And as users write with Apple Pencil, their handwriting will be automatically refined in real time to be smoother, straighter, and more legible.
With new Audio Recording and Transcription, iPad can capture a lecture or conversation, and transcripts are synced with the audio, so users can search for an exact moment in the recording.
New levels of customization come to iPad, and users have even more options to express themselves through the Home Screen with app icons and widgets that can be placed in any open position. App icons and widgets can take on a new look with a dark or tinted effect, and users can make them appear larger to create the experience that is perfect for them. Control Center has been redesigned to provide easier access to many of the things users do every day, delivering quick access to new groups of a user’s most-utilized controls. Users can even organize new controls from third-party apps in the redesigned Control Center.
The Photos app receives its biggest update ever, bringing users powerful new tools that make it easier to find what they are looking for with a simplified and customizable app layout that takes advantage of the larger display on iPad and helps users browse by themes without having to organize content into albums.
Users have new ways to stay connected and express themselves in Messages, with all-new animated text effects, redesigned Tapbacks, and the ability to schedule messages to send at a later time.
Better for the Environment

The new iPad mini is designed with the environment in mind, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled gold plating and tin soldering in multiple printed circuit boards. The new iPad mini meets Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency, and is free of mercury, brominated flame retardants, and PVC. The packaging is 100 percent fiber-based, bringing Apple closer to its goal to remove plastic from all packaging by 2025.

Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations and, as part of its ambitious Apple 2030 goal, plans to be carbon neutral across its entire carbon footprint by the end of this decade.

Pricing and Availability

Customers can pre-order the new iPad mini starting today, October 15, on apple.com/store, and in the Apple Store® app in 29 countries and regions, including the U.S. It will begin arriving to customers, and will be in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting Wednesday, October 23.
Available in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray, the new iPad mini starts at $499 (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi model, and $649 (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.
The new iPad mini starts with 128GB of storage — double the storage of the previous generation. The new iPad mini is also available in 256GB and 512GB configurations.
For education, the new iPad mini starts at $449 (U.S.). Education pricing is available to current and newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and home-school teachers of all grade levels. For more information, visit apple.com/us-hed/shop.
Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with the new iPad mini. It is available for $129 (U.S.), and $119 (U.S.) for education. Apple Pencil (USB-C) is available for $79 (U.S.), and $69 (U.S.) for education.
The new Smart Folio®, available in charcoal gray, light violet, denim, and sage, is $59 (U.S.).
Apple offers great ways to save on the latest iPad. Customers can trade in their current iPad and get credit toward a new one by visiting the Apple Store online, the Apple Store app, or an Apple Store location. To see what their device is worth and for terms and conditions, customers can visit apple.com/shop/trade-in.
Customers in the U.S. who shop at Apple using Apple Card® can pay monthly at 0 percent APR when they choose to check out with Apple Card Monthly Installments, and they’ll get 3 percent Daily Cash® back — all up front. More information — including details on eligibility, exclusions, and Apple Card terms — is available at apple.com/apple-card/monthly-installments.
AppleCare+® for iPad provides unparalleled service and support. This includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage, battery service coverage, and 24/7 support from the people who know iPad best.
Every customer who buys directly from Apple Retail gets access to Personal Setup. In these guided online sessions, a Specialist can walk customers through setup, or focus on features that help them make the most of their new device.
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

1. Testing conducted by Apple in September 2024 using preproduction iPad mini (A17 Pro) and production iPad mini (6th generation) units. Tested with Affinity Photo 2 v2.5.5.2636 using the built-in benchmark version 25000. Performance tests are conducted using specific iPad units and reflect the approximate performance of iPad mini.

2. Apple Intelligence will be available as a free software update for iPad with A17 Pro or M1 and later with device and Siri language set to U.S. English. The first set of features will be available in beta this month with iPadOS 18.1 with more features rolling out in the months to come. Later this year, Apple Intelligence will add support for localized English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K. In the coming year, Apple Intelligence will expand to more languages, like Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and others.

3. Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.

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AAPL Breaking Out!!!

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APPLICIOUS !!

Good to the core……

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Today Apple Inc. (AAPL) is the best performer in the DJIA
By: Thom Hartle | October 14, 2024

• Today (8:32 CST), the best performer in the DJIA is Apple Inc. AAPL.



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$AAPL Double inside days, tight ascending triangle setup with TTM squeezing...
By: TrendSpider | October 13, 2024

• Double inside days, tight ascending triangle setup with TTM squeezing...

The $AAPL looks ripe for the picking.



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Reversal week low was 221.33, I think that price holds for a run to all time highs! Target 278!!!!

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$AAPL Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP), holding the Volume Point of Control...
By: TrendSpider | October 12, 2024

• $AAPL Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP), holding the Volume Point of Control...



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Apple primed to again beat earnings estimates
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:47 pm
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Apple has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 2.90%.

Zacks Equity Research:

For the last reported quarter, Apple came out with earnings of $1.40 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34 per share, representing a surprise of 4.48%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $1.51 per share and it actually produced earnings of $1.53 per share, delivering a surprise of 1.32%.

Apple has an Earnings ESP of +1.94% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock’s Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.

MacDailyNews Note: Apple’s conference call to discuss fourth fiscal quarter earnings results and business updates is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024 – yes, Halloween – after market close, right around 1:20 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET.

Apple will follow that with a conference call with analysts to discuss results and business updates at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET.

Listen to the conference call live here.

This stream is best experienced on an iPhone 7 or later, iPad (5th generation or later), or iPod touch (7th generation) using Safari on iOS 12 or later; or a Mac using Safari on macOS Mojave 10.14 or later. Streaming to your TV requires an AirPlay 2–capable device, or via AirPlay to an Apple TV (2nd generation or later) with the latest Apple TV software or tvOS. Other platforms may also be able to access the stream using recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge (MSE, H.264, and AAC required).

Currently, analysts’ consensus expects revenue of $94.4 billion and EPS of $1.57.

https://macdailynews.com/2024/10/08/apple-primed-to-again-beat-earnings-estimates/#google_vignette

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Apple Insider Trading Alert: Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri just sold $13.4 million worth of $AAPL shares
By: Barchart | October 9, 2024

• Apple Insider Trading Alert

Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri just sold $13.4 million worth of $AAPL shares



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$AAPL $3 Million Calls
By: Cheddar Flow | October 8, 2024

• Large Million+ $AAPL & $GLD Calls

These expire in 3-5 weeks and are net bullish



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Apple to hold conference call to discuss Q424 earnings results on October 31st
Friday, October 4, 2024 11:02 am
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Apple’s conference call to discuss fourth fiscal quarter earnings results and business updates is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024 – yes, Halloween – after market close, right around 1:20 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET.

Apple will follow that with a conference call with analysts to discuss results and business updates at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET.

Listen to the conference call live here.

This stream is best experienced on an iPhone 7 or later, iPad (5th generation or later), or iPod touch (7th generation) using Safari on iOS 12 or later; or a Mac using Safari on macOS Mojave 10.14 or later. Streaming to your TV requires an AirPlay 2–capable device, or via AirPlay to an Apple TV (2nd generation or later) with the latest Apple TV software or tvOS. Other platforms may also be able to access the stream using recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge (MSE, H.264, and AAC required).

MacDailyNews Note: Currently, analysts’ consensus expects revenue of $94.4 billion and EPS of $1.57.

https://macdailynews.com/2024/10/04/apple-to-hold-conference-call-to-discuss-q424-earnings-results-on-october-31st/#google_vignette

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Apple Watch users find Vitals app detects Illness even prior to symptoms
Monday, October 7, 2024 2:28 pm
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According to recent reports on Reddit, Apple’s new Vitals app for watchOS 11 appears to be impressing some users with its ability to detect potential illness days before symptoms even appear.

Tim Hardwick for MacRumors:

The Apple Watch app, which analyzes key health metrics measured during sleep over the last seven days, appears to be providing early warnings of impending sickness for at least some Apple Watch wearers ahead of time. It’s available on Apple Watch Series 8 and newer models, including the Apple Watch Ultra series, as long as the devices are running ?watchOS 11?.

One Reddit user, RCG21, shared their experience with the new feature:

“I started using Vitals when it first came out on the beta and since then I’ve gotten sick about twice. Both times it knew a couple days in advance and I hadn’t felt anything wrong.”

Another user, dalethomas81, posted a screenshot of their Vitals data, stating, “Woke up today feeling off. Now as the evening is setting in, I am feeling that old familiar feeling in my head. I’m sick.” The image showed multiple metrics falling outside the typical range days before the user reported feeling ill.

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MacDailyNews Take: Apple may have crated some magic with its new Vitals app!

https://macdailynews.com/2024/10/07/apple-watch-users-find-vitals-app-detects-illness-even-prior-to-symptoms/

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Excessive Heat Warning alert on iPhone?
Zac Hall | Sep 30 2024 - 8:39 pm PT
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You may have received an Excessive Heat Warning on your iPhone today even if you’re nowhere near the affected area. This is probably why.

iPhone users are being notified about an excessive heat weather event through Apple’s Weather app on iPhone. While the weather event is happening in the Santa Clara Valley region of California, the alert says that the occurrence is happening in an area nearby regardless of where you live.

I believe this is because Apple includes both New York and Cupertino as default cities in the Weather app. You may not even notice if you only view your current location weather. Still, the alert is being pushed to users with Cupertino as a saved location who have opted in to notifications from the Weather app.

For San Jose and the surrounding area, temperatures are indeed expected to reach 108° over the next couple of days. The Excessive Heat Warning advises those in the affected area to avoid extensive outdoor work.

https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/30/excessive-heat-warning-alert-on-iphone-heres-why/

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2 Big Tech Stocks Dinged by Downgrades
By: Schaeffer's Investment Research | October 7, 2024

• Both AAPL and AMZN were downgraded this morning

• Both AMZN and AAPL have seen high options volume over the last two weeks

Tech giants Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) are both moving lower today, following this morning's bear notes.

Jefferies downgraded AAPL to "hold" from "buy," noting near-term expectations for the company's iPhone 16 and iPhone 17, both marked by artificial intelligence (AI) software, were overblown after weaker-than-anticipated initial demand. At last glance, Apple stock was down 0.9% to trade at $224.76.

Wells Fargo slashed its rating on AMZN to "equal weight" from "overweight," citing slowing growth and heightened competition from Walmart (WMT), warning cloud strength was "not enough." At last look, Amazon.com stock was down 2.8% to trade at $181.29.

Both stocks are no stranger to Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White's list of stocks that have attracted the highest options volume in the last 10 days, and this most recent period is no different. Over the past two weeks, both equities have seen a wealth of bullish-leaning trading, as seen in the chart below.



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$AAPL Insiders front running the October volatility?
By: TrendSpider | October 5, 2024

• $AAPL Insiders front running the October volatility?

Executives at the company sold over $91M in shares on Wednesday, with more than half of that coming from CEO Tim Cook.



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Apple likely to raise dividend payouts annually for the foreseeable future
Friday, September 27, 2024 1:16 pm
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Apple has a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, which was increased from $0.24 per share earlier this year. This year, Apple has already paid investors $0.74 per share, and based on its history, is likely to pay another $0.25 per share before the end of the year, bringing the total dividend for 2024 to $0.99. Apple has a track record of consistently paying and increasing its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

Collin Brantmeyer for The Motley Fool:

According to recent research by Hartford Funds, anytime a company grew or initiated a dividend, its stock had higher returns and less volatility compared to non-dividend-paying stocks since 1973.

Hartford Funds also highlights that a key metric for a dividend-paying stock is its payout ratio, or the percentage of a company’s profits paid out as dividends. The research suggests that it is essential for a company to keep its payout ratio below 75%; otherwise, management may need to cut its dividend if its earnings slide. With a payout ratio of only 14.9%, Apple’s management should be able to maintain and raise it annually for the foreseeable future.

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MacDailyNews Take: Apple shareholders have decades of dividend raises ahead.

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Apple launches new professional learning resources for teachers and expands global education grant program
October 01 2024 - 9:00AM
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In celebration of World Teachers’ Day, Apple® today launched all-new free classroom resources to help educators and students embrace creativity in any lesson, and is celebrating educators through special collections and offerings across Apple services. Additionally, the company announced a major expansion of its groundbreaking education grant program into 100 new schools and communities, reaching students and teachers across six continents with free grant-funded STEAM programming.

Over the past four decades, Apple has been a committed educational leader. Through its work in education, the company has shared its cutting-edge technology and professional learning resources with millions of students and educators, equipping them with the tools to create new worlds, connect in engaging ways, and pursue the jobs of tomorrow. To illustrate the reach of its efforts, Apple is also releasing its first-ever Education Impact Report, which provides a snapshot of the work the company is doing to support teachers and learners worldwide.

“At Apple, we have always believed in the power of education to open new doors and give people the tools they need to build a better, more equitable world,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives. “We’re blown away to see how tomorrow’s coders, creators, innovators, and leaders are using Apple technology and resources to make their impact known today — and we’re thrilled to expand our education work into even more communities.”

“We’re inspired by the incredible work coming out of classrooms and communities across the globe, and the myriad of ways Apple products like Mac and iPad empower learners to create and build on their passions,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Education and Enterprise Marketing. “Our new Creative Activities for early learners and students make learning easy and fun, and most importantly, give educators quick tools to engage learners of all ages.”

Supporting Teachers and Community Educators with New Tools

Over the course of Apple’s long history in education, professional learning and educator resources have always been key parts of the company’s approach, as the effective use of technology can help unlock the potential of all learners.

Today, Apple is launching new Everyone Can Create® resources for teachers. Creative Activities are a collection of quick, interactive, and fun lesson ideas that empower educators to sprinkle imagination and originality into their learning plans. Creative Activities for Early Learners (ages 4 to 8) and Creative Activities for Students (ages 8 and up) enable teachers to engage their students without increasing their workload. Each activity strengthens essential skills and gets students creating quickly with templates and shareable links.

New Creative Activities include:

Drawing: Reveal a Constellation
Photo: Create a Sticker Collage
Video: See More in Slo-Mo
Music: Lay Down a Beat
The new Creative Activities are now available in the Apple Education Community, a professional learning hub with more than 1 million members where educators can find inspiration, share resources, and connect with peers. This week, the Apple Education Community is expanding its Forum collaboration features to 16 additional countries and regions, enabling participation from even more educators around the world.1

In addition, Apple continues to expand Apple Learning Coach, a free professional learning program that helps educators coach teachers on how to get the most out of Apple products. With new lessons and the ability to register and participate at any time, Apple Learning Coach is now available in eight languages across 15 countries and regions.2 To date, more than 4,000 certified Apple Learning Coaches have guided nearly 100,000 teachers, impacting 2.4 million students.

Reaching Students and Teachers on Six Continents Through Grant Programs

Apple works with schools and nonprofit organizations around the world to provide grants and other hands-on programming designed to expand access to technology, along with educational and workforce opportunities. To date, the company has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in technology, tools, and resources to more than 200 education and community partners. In the last year alone, Apple has expanded its support to nearly 40 new education partners across Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

This work is largely connected to Apple’s Community Education Initiative, through which the company provides hardware, scholarships, financial support, educator resources, and access to Apple experts to schools and organizations in under-resourced communities. Apple collaborates with each partner organization to customize and enhance programming to support the community’s specific goals and transform students’ in-school and extracurricular experiences.

Apple’s extensive education initiatives also include Apple Developer Academies and the Apple Foundation Program, which bring coding education and skills training to developers and entrepreneurs around the world, along with free resources like Everyone Can Code®, Develop in Swift Tutorials, Everyone Can Create, Challenge for Change, and Today at Apple® sessions at all Apple Store® locations.

As detailed in the newly released Education Impact Report, in the past five years, more than 10,000 teachers have received professional learning opportunities through Apple grants. Over that same time frame, 500,000 students in close to 2,000 schools and communities around the world have engaged in the company’s grant programs. Apple currently supports more than 200 schools and nonprofit organizations — a number that continues to increase.

Forging New Partnerships and Deepening Existing Work

CodeDoor, one of Apple’s newer partners, provides coding and workforce preparedness training for migrants throughout Germany. Apple supports the organization’s Creators program, which uses Everyone Can Code resources and Swift Playgrounds® to give participants the tools to design and pitch apps as solutions to community challenges. Through a hybrid experience that takes place over the course of eight months, participants acquire valuable skills, including coding with Swift® and presentation techniques.

“CodeDoor was created from the idea that young people are curious and approach learning as a process of discovery, but need the right tools to feel empowered,” said Karan Dehghani, CodeDoor’s founder. “With support from Apple, our Creators program teaches learners from migrant families how to identify and solve real-life problems through app development — equipping a new generation of Germans with the skills they need to build community and a brighter future.”

Apple is also deepening its work with existing community partners. Since 2020, the company has collaborated with the New York Public Library to expand access to technology through in-person and virtual training classes for learners of all ages and skill levels, with a focus on helping adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow more comfortable in today’s digital world.

“The world is evolving so fast. One of the ways that we can help shape and ensure the future of libraries is to create spaces that are designed for collaborative, interactive learning,” said Brandy McNeil, Ph.D., the New York Public Library’s deputy director of Branch Programs & Services. “With the tools and resources only Apple can provide, we’ve been able to expand both our programming and our reach to better serve our community, helping many more people harness the power of technology to learn and grow.”

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day Across Apple

In honor of World Teachers’ Day, Apple is celebrating educators around the world through special collections and offerings across its services.

The Great Tools for Teachers collection in the App Store® highlights classroom and lesson-planning essentials that educators can use to support their work. On Apple Music®, users can listen to a collection of learning-based albums and playlists highlighted throughout the Kids and Family categories; on Apple Books®, readers can explore a collection of nonfiction and kids’ books about inspiring educators; and in Podcasts, listeners can find featured shows focusing on conversations by and for educators alongside narratives about education. Additionally, the Apple TV® app features a collection of movies and shows that highlight the importance of teachers in the lives of pupils.

Across the world, teachers can use Group Reservations to book a Today at Apple session for their students at their local Apple Store, selecting from more than 20 topics great for educators and their students to learn how to code, create, and get the most out of Apple products. Learn more and request a session at apple.com/today/groups.

Additionally, Apple is hosting a special session for teachers at Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino, California, on World Teachers’ Day (October 5). The Go Further with iPadOS 18 for Education workshop will bring together certified Apple Learning Coaches and educators from across California for hands-on demos using iPad Pro® and Apple Pencil Pro™.

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

1. Forum collaboration features in the Apple Education Community are now available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
2. Apple Learning Coach is now available for educators in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Today Apple Inc. (AAPL) is the best performer in the DJIA
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I'm bearish on Apple, but shorting Apple is not a good option for now.

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yes, I think it is key concern from investors.

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Effects of mobile phones electromagnetic radiation on patients with epilepsy: an EEG study

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Mobile phone radiation shows recognizable effects on the brain rhythm of persons with epilepsy. These results should be confirmed by future studies to establish a recommendation addressing the use of such devices in epileptic patients.

If cellphones can cause abnormal brain rhythms then image what an electric car can do...Im starting to notice increase in medical episodes in out of control Tesla accidents. Cellphones add addition radiation to what a person is exposed to inside an EV. They tell you the individual sources of EM radiation are within limits but they dont calculate the cumulative effect inside an EV on a normal day not even factoring natural EM radiation during geomagnetic activity on the surface.

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People already depend too heavily on their phones and cant function without them. This is just another feature that'll make that worse.

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On Wednesday, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its positive stance on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares, maintaining an Overweight rating and a $273.00 price target for the tech giant's shares.



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$186 new price target Barclays .. Barclays sees muted demand for iPhone 16
With these headwinds, Barclays maintains its Underweight rating and $186 price target on Apple, suggesting that iPhone 16 demand may continue to lag unless sell-through improves in the coming months.


Barclays analysts said in a note Monday that they see muted demand for Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 16 based on shorter lead times and channel checks during the first week of pre-orders.
According to Barclays, the early signs are "not encouraging," as both the Pro and base models have seen a weaker response compared to last year's iPhone 15 launch.
The note highlights significantly shorter wait times across key geographies, particularly for the iPhone 16 Pro models.
In the U.S., the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s lead time during the first week was just 26 days, compared to 41 days for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Barclays adds that similarly, the iPhone 16 Pro had an 18-day wait, down from 25 days last year.
In China, where demand is considered a crucial indicator for Apple, the iPhone 16 Pro Max wait time is said to have dropped to 18 days, from 36 days for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Barclays believes the shorter lead times and lower demand signal "weaker than expected demand, especially across the US and China," where consumer spending has softened.
Additionally, global pre-order units are estimated to be down by mid-teens percentage year-over-year, according to the firm's supply chain contacts.
The roll-out of Apple Intelligence, a key feature for the iPhone 16, is delayed until 2025 for markets like China and parts of Europe. Barclays believes the delay could dampen enthusiasm for the new model.
The bank also pointed out that the earlier iPhone launch gives Apple two extra days of sales for the September quarter, but this is unlikely to offset the weaker demand trends

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Apple brings California driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet
Friday, September 20, 2024 10:14 am
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This week, Apple announced California driver’s licenses and state IDs can now be added to Apple Wallet, enabling residents to seamlessly and securely add and present their IDs using iPhone or Apple Watch. The launch of California driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet will roll out as part of the California DMV’s broader mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program, which launched last year and is limited to 1.5 million participants.

“Enabling California residents to seamlessly add and present their IDs with their iPhone or Apple Watch represents a significant step in replacing the physical wallet with a more secure and private digital wallet,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, in a statement. “The launch also represents an important milestone in the rollout of IDs in Apple Wallet. Not only is California one of the largest states in the U.S., but it’s also our own backyard, and we’re excited to bring an easy and transparent way to present IDs in our home state.”

The addition of IDs in Wallet in California follows the recent launch in Hawaii and Ohio, which join Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, and Maryland. Additionally, Montana, New Mexico, and West Virginia have signed on to adopt IDs in Wallet. Japan has also signed on to bring My Number Card to Wallet, which will mark the first international expansion of IDs in Wallet.

Adding an ID in Apple Wallet

Adding a license or state ID to Apple Wallet can be done in a few easy steps. Residents can tap the Add (+) button at the top of the screen in Wallet on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the onscreen instructions to start the setup and verification process.

The customer will be asked to use their iPhone to scan their physical driver’s license or state ID card and take a selfie, which will be securely provided to the issuing state for verification. As an additional security step, users will also be prompted to complete a series of facial and head movements during the setup process. Once verified by the issuing state, the customer’s ID or driver’s license will be added to Wallet.

Using an ID in Apple Wallet

Users can securely present their IDs in Apple Wallet in person and in apps to show proof of age or identity.

To present an ID in person, users can go to Apple Wallet and select their ID in Apple Wallet. From there, they can hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near an identity reader, review the specific information being requested, and use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate. Today, users can present their ID in Apple Wallet at select TSA checkpoints, businesses, and venues, in addition to Apple Store locations across the U.S. for order pickup, Genius Bar appointments, and more. Users can also present their IDs in Apple Wallet to businesses using apps such as Tap2iD Mobile, VeriScan, and Mobile ID Verify, for in-person age verification. These apps leverage Apple’s ID Verifier API to securely and privately accept mobile driver’s licenses and ID cards — right on iPhone, no additional hardware needed.

Soon, users will also be able to present their ID in Apple Wallet in person for select services like CLEAR for member enrollment.

To present an ID in Apple Wallet in apps, users can select the “Verify with Apple Wallet” or “Continue with Apple Wallet” button. From there, they can review the specific information being requested, and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID before information is shared. Today, users can present their ID in Apple Wallet in select apps, including Turo, with additional partners such as CLEAR, MyChart, and Uber Eats coming soon.

Presenting an ID in a Secure, Private Way

IDs in Apple Wallet use the privacy and security features that are built into Apple devices to help protect a user’s identity and personal information. When adding an ID to Apple Wallet, the state-issuing authority receives only the information it needs to approve or deny the request.

Once an ID is added to Apple Wallet, the information is encrypted on a user’s device, so others — including Apple — cannot access it unless a user chooses to present it. Apple and the state-issuing authority do not know when or to whom a user presents their driver’s license or state ID. A user’s presentment history is encrypted and stored only on their device, and Apple cannot see or access this information.

When presenting an ID in Apple Wallet, only the information needed for the transaction is presented, and the user has the opportunity to review and authorize the information being requested with Face ID or Touch ID before it is shared. Users do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to present their ID.

MacDailyNews Note: For more information on IDs in Wallet, visit learn.wallet.apple/id.

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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple launched the iPhone 16 in nearly 60 countries, but the new model will not come with its AI software, Apple Intelligence, pre-installed. Users will need to download the features over time. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said iPhone 16 sales surpassed those of the iPhone 15, with consumers opting for Pro and Max models more frequently. Meanwhile, analysts remain optimistic about the company’s holiday season performance. In Russia, retailers like M.Video-Eldorado and MTS launched pre-sales of the iPhone 16 despite Apple’s export ban to the country. Russian consumers will pay hundreds of dollars more than Americans due to parallel imports from non-sanctioned countries like China and Turkey. Shares fell 0.4% in pre-market trading, after closing up 3.7% on Thursday.

Nike Shares Surge 7% Pre-Market as Elliott Hill Becomes CEO; FedEx Shares Tumble 13% After Profit Miss
September 20 2024 - 6:02AM
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Nike (NYSE:NKE) – Elliott Hill, who started as an intern at Nike in 1988, will become the next CEO on October 14, replacing John Donahoe. Hill, with a 32-year career at Nike, is known for his work ethic and dedication. This change comes at a critical time, with the company facing declining sales and increasing competition. Shares rose 6.8% in pre-market trading, after closing up 0.1% on Thursday.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) – FedEx reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit and lowered its forecasts as customers opt for cheaper shipping options. CEO Raj Subramaniam cited weaker industrial demand and insufficient cost cuts. The company expects low growth next fiscal year and is ending a key contract with USPS. FedEx reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.60 in the fiscal first quarter, below estimates of $4.75. Revenue was $21.6 billion, also missing the $21.9 billion forecast. FedEx lowered its earnings outlook for fiscal 2025, expecting between $20 and $21 per share. Shares dropped 13.4% in pre-market trading, after closing up 0.7% on Thursday.

Lennar Corp (NYSE:LEN) – Lennar reported third-quarter earnings above expectations, driven by low housing supply and a decline in fixed mortgage rates to about 6.1%. Despite lower gross margins due to high costs, the company expects demand to rise with further interest rate cuts. Lennar reported earnings of $4.26 per share, beating LSEG estimates of $3.63. Revenue was boosted by the delivery of 21,516 homes, up from 18,559 the previous year. The company expects to deliver between 22,500 and 23,000 homes in the fourth quarter. Shares fell 2.5% in pre-market trading, after closing up 2.1% on Thursday.

Macy’s (NYSE:M), United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) – Macy’s announced it will hire over 31,500 employees for the holiday season, down from 38,000 last year, reflecting a weaker labor market and cautious consumers. In contrast, UPS plans to increase its seasonal hires to 125,000 workers. Macy’s shares are stable in pre-market trading, while UPS shares fell 2.4%.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon launched an AI application called Amelia to help independent sellers manage sales metrics, inventory, and advertising. The software provides quick responses to questions and can autonomously solve issues. Initially available to a limited group, Amelia aims to automate customer service and improve seller experiences. Shares fell 0.3% in pre-market trading, after closing up 1.9% on Thursday.

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) – According to Mastercard, U.S. retail sales are expected to grow 3.2% this holiday season, with companies offering promotions to attract shoppers during a shorter shopping period. Online sales are expected to rise 7.1%. Falling inflation and a strong job market are supporting this recovery. Mastercard shares fell 0.2% in pre-market trading, after closing down 0.4% on Thursday.

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), Cinemark Holdings (NYSE:CNK) – Major cinema chains like AMC, Regal, and Cinemark announced a $2.2 billion investment over the next three years to modernize theaters in North America. Improvements include comfortable seating, immersive sound, laser projection technology, and facility upgrades. AMC shares rose 0.4% in pre-market trading, while Cinemark shares remain stable.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) – Walt Disney Animation Studios has appointed Jared Bush as Chief Creative Officer. Bush, who has worked at Disney for over a decade, is known for his role in acclaimed films such as “Encanto,” “Zootopia,” and “Moana.” He takes over from Jennifer Lee, who served as CCO since 2018 and co-wrote “Frozen.” Lee will now focus on directing and co-writing “Frozen 3” and “Frozen 4.” Bush is currently involved in producing “Zootopia 2” and “Moana 2,” scheduled for release in 2025 and 2024, respectively. He will oversee the creative production of the studio’s films, series, and associated projects.

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) – Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the company’s new AI software provides a complete solution for enterprise customers, emphasizing that users do not need to develop their own AI. Salesforce is focusing on AI “agents” that automate tasks without human supervision, aiming to deploy one billion agents within a year. In other news, Walt Disney announced it plans to discontinue using Salesforce’s Slack as a collaboration tool after a data breach by the hacker group NullBulge exposed over a terabyte of data. Disney CFO Hugh Johnston stated that most of the company’s businesses would leave the service by the end of the year, migrating to simplified corporate tools. Salesforce shares closed up 5.4% on Thursday.

Hershey (NYSE:HSY) – Hershey laid off a small number of employees this week, less than 1% of its 20,000 staff, as part of organizational changes aimed at generating $300 million in savings. These layoffs come amid rising cocoa prices and declining sales, according to Reuters.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) – Coca-Cola announced a $1 billion investment in its Nigerian operations over the next five years, as discussed during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Since 2013, the company has invested $1.5 billion in the country. Shares rose 0.3% in pre-market trading, after closing down 1.6% on Thursday.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) – New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol believes employees should be in the office when necessary but will not impose specific days for attendance. Starbucks currently maintains a three-day office policy. Niccol emphasized the value of collaboration and plans to spend more time in the office, although his own remote work arrangement has sparked reactions. Shares fell 0.2% in pre-market trading, after closing up 0.8% on Thursday.

Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN) – The FDA approved Zenrelia, a new Elanco drug for treating skin diseases in dogs. The once-daily immunosuppressant controls itching and atopic dermatitis. Elanco plans to launch it soon at a price 20% lower than Apoquel, a competing treatment.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) – Airbnb has identified a significant opportunity to expand its long-term rental business, focusing on stays of 28 days or more, as short-term rentals face tighter regulations in tourist destinations like Athens and Barcelona. CEO Brian Chesky noted that these rentals now account for 17% to 18% of the company’s bookings.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple launched the iPhone 16 in nearly 60 countries, but the new model will not come with its AI software, Apple Intelligence, pre-installed. Users will need to download the features over time. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said iPhone 16 sales surpassed those of the iPhone 15, with consumers opting for Pro and Max models more frequently. Meanwhile, analysts remain optimistic about the company’s holiday season performance. In Russia, retailers like M.Video-Eldorado and MTS launched pre-sales of the iPhone 16 despite Apple’s export ban to the country. Russian consumers will pay hundreds of dollars more than Americans due to parallel imports from non-sanctioned countries like China and Turkey. Shares fell 0.4% in pre-market trading, after closing up 3.7% on Thursday.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia has partnered with Abu Dhabi’s G42 to create a climate technology lab focused on AI for weather forecasting. Using the Earth-2 platform, the companies will develop environmental solutions by leveraging vast geophysical data. Shares fell 0.6% in pre-market trading, after closing up 4.0% on Thursday.

OpenAI – OpenAI’s $6.5 billion fundraising round is nearing completion, with demand far exceeding the amount available. Investors such as Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple are expected to participate, while Sequoia Capital, which backed a rival startup, will not be involved. OpenAI’s valuation could reach $150 billion.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) – Live Nation has asked a federal judge in New York to dismiss allegations that the company, along with Ticketmaster, inflated ticket prices and stifled competition. The company argues that the accusations do not show direct harm to consumers and defends its practices in contracts with artists and venues.

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) – Donald Trump has stated he will not sell his $1.7 billion stake in Trump Media after restrictions expire. However, other investors, such as United Atlantic Ventures and Patrick Orlando, may sell their shares soon. Trump Media shares fell 5.9% on Thursday, reflecting concerns over insider sales pressure. Shares dropped another 3.3% in pre-market trading on Friday.

Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) – Sunrun shares closed down 5.8% on Thursday after the company ended its sales partnership with Costco. Costco disagreed with Sunrun’s subscription model, which offers less upfront revenue. Despite a partnership lasting over a decade, its impact on sales was limited. Shares rose 0.3% in pre-market trading.

Shell (NYSE:SHEL) – The sale of Shell’s 37.5% stake in the Schwedt refinery in Germany to Prax Group is delayed due to legal proceedings, including Rosneft’s attempt to block the deal. The sale was expected to close in early 2024 but now depends on negotiations and court decisions. Shares fell 0.3% in pre-market trading, after closing up 1.5% on Thursday.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) – ConocoPhillips will supply natural gas to Uniper SE for 10 years, delivering up to 10 billion cubic meters to northwestern Europe. This deal strengthens energy supply security in the region, which seeks alternatives to Russian gas, highlighting the continued importance of natural gas in Europe.

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) – Palantir Technologies secured a $100 million contract to expand access to its AI platform, Maven Smart System, across all branches of the U.S. military. The platform, which uses intelligence data and computer vision algorithms, aids in target identification and battlefield situation analysis. Shares fell 2.2% in pre-market trading, after closing up 1.2% on Thursday.

Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ:RKLB) – Rocket Lab USA aborted a rocket launch in New Zealand on Thursday after the flight computer halted ignition during the countdown. The rocket, intended to launch five Kineis nanosatellites, remained intact, and the company promised updates on a new launch date. Shares fell 0.4% in pre-market trading, after closing up 0.7% on Thursday.

Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) – Plug Power announced a new equipment leasing platform, aiming to generate $150 million in sales. Despite an initial share increase after the announcement, shares closed down 1.90% on Thursday. The company faces challenges with sales and is revising its revenue forecasts for the coming years while attempting to develop hydrogen technologies.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Tesla faced controversy at its German factory, with local residents concerned about water shortages and contamination. The factory, which was expected to boost the economy, has now become a contentious issue in local elections, potentially benefiting the far-right AfD party, which has criticized the facility. Shares fell 0.6% in pre-market trading, after closing up 7.4% on Thursday.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) – General Motors’ autonomous driving unit, Cruise, announced it will soon begin supervised tests with up to five autonomous vehicles in California’s Bay Area. Following an incident that suspended operations, the company resumed testing with human-driven vehicles. Shares fell 1.2% in pre-market trading, after closing down 0.1% on Thursday.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) – Union Pacific projected revenue growth outpacing volumes over the next three years, with an annual compound growth rate for earnings per share between high single digits and low double digits. The company also plans to repurchase up to $5 billion in shares annually starting in 2025.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) – Delta Air Lines announced the suspension of flights between New York-JFK and Tel Aviv until December 31, citing security concerns in the Middle East. The airline issued a travel waiver and warned customers about possible flight schedule changes and cancellations.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) – Caterpillar is reviewing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies after activist Robby Starbuck warned of a possible social media attack. Shares closed up 5.1% on Thursday.

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B), Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) – BNSF Railway, controlled by Berkshire Hathaway, announced a five-year provisional agreement with the SMART union, providing an average wage increase of 3.5% per year, along with healthcare benefits and additional vacation days for railway workers. The contract still requires union ratification. Warren Buffett, through Berkshire Hathaway, sold $896 million worth of Bank of America shares this week. While Buffett has not publicly explained his decision, he still holds a significant position, which may soon fall below the regulatory threshold of 10%. Shares of BRK.B fell 0.1% in pre-market trading, while Bank of America shares dipped 0.4%.

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) – JPMorgan announced leadership changes to strengthen its healthcare and technology investment banking sectors. Ben Carpenter and Jeremy Meilman will become co-heads of healthcare globally, while Chris Grose and Greg Mendelson will take on the same roles in the technology sector.

UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) – According to Matthew Mish from UBS, a victory for Kamala Harris would benefit basic industry and utilities bonds, while sectors like telecommunications and technology could face challenges. On the other hand, a Donald Trump victory would favor energy and defense debts. UBS anticipates private credit deterioration but does not expect it to spread to the broader market unless the economy slows significantly.

UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) – Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth, secured new long-term contracts with hospitals and clients who had temporarily left the company following a February cyberattack. The move reflects a trend of diversification among service providers, accelerated by the hack, which highlighted the risks of relying on a single supplier.

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[boston745]

There is nothing in the 16 thats worth upgrading for, thats the problem. As GolfFish indicated, diehard apple fans will still upgrade. However diehards are far from the majority.
If Apple can bring PC level gaming to its devices...will thats worth upgrading for!

[tw0122]

AAPD $16.71 -$16.82 good entries

[tw0122]

Not a soul waiting in line for a 16. How times have changed

[Nebuchadnezzar]

time to short AAPL

[Nighthawk_1]

I learned that the reason these phones are so expensive is because of all the apps on them. I don't even use a fraction of them so why pay these high prices for a damn phone? As long as I can talk or chat to someone, that's pretty much all I care about. I don't have time to play any games or watch T.V. on my phone. I'll wait to get home to watch any television...LOL

[GolfFishSurf]

Yeah, I don't doubt, for example, people who wear Airpods like 18hrs/day, 7 days/week might end up with some crazy illnesses/issues in the years to come. If your cell phone is with you and on your person 24/7, there's gotta be long-term effects for sure.

Even if there was no AI, there's still diehard people that switch to the newest phone every year one comes out. And then the people that still have the old 7's and 8's will need to upgrade to get the latest IOS. New customers switching to Apple will most often get the latest phone/model, so I don't see sales of the 16 being significantly lower globally. But I guess we'll see after the holiday shopping season.

[boston745]

Nothing spectacular about the Iphone 16, thus little reason to upgrade. AI is the only new thing but few people will make use of that tech. Maybe the 17 will actually bring something worth upgrading for and AI then provides a nice bonus. However hasnt Apple always been had neural processing in its CPU's which is why its been able to compete? So is the AI more software based use of hardware already present?

Cellphones although necessary for this day in age are causing more health related issues due to the EM radiation emanating from them and the insane amount of towers that come with mmWave 5G. Even worse, however, is when the users of the cellphones have metallic implants which amplify that EM radiation.

[GolfFishSurf]

Looking at $220 Calls for October.....

[louieforpar]

I keep buying the dips.

[GolfFishSurf]

Pretty big drop if just some analyst says there might be weak demand for the 16 in the next 12 months. Maybe it's worth a couple bucks, but it's around $7 down now..... that's a bit silly.

[louieforpar]

Edit:I-phone 16 sales.

[louieforpar]

Projected 2016 I-phone sales.

[GolfFishSurf]

What's with the $6+ drop this morning??

[GearsofWar]

People have hard times like this stock.....and do start campfire to boast moral.....

[GearsofWar]

I'm disliking slot of these post round nah

[GearsofWar]

I remember the split on the action here few years ago....

But I never spent more than a few cents on a stock and I'm feeling bullish.