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Apple retakes top company spot but faces rising costs, falling sales, and AI competition risks.

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02 Nov 2026, 16:48 WIB
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Apple retakes top company spot but faces rising costs, falling sales, and AI competition risks.

Apple has regained its position as the world's most valuable company, but this leadership is challenged by rising component costs driven by AI chip demand, declining global smartphone sales, and stiff competition in AI technology. The increased costs are forcing Apple to consider higher prices or accept lower profit margins, while its new iPhone models are already very expensive. Despite holding a 22% market share, overall unit sales are falling, and Apple's AI integration may not stand out against competitors like Google. These factors raise questions about the sustainability of Apple's stock value moving forward.

Apple's stock price on Pluang is currently USD 340.05, down 1.37% in the last day, reflecting some market hesitation. As of Nov 02, 2026 22:01 WIB, Apple holds a market cap of $5.03 trillion with a dividend yield of 0.31%.

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