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Apple shares hit new highs ahead of Q3 report, suing ex-employees now at OpenAI amid AI race.

Company Fundamentals
21 Jul 2026
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Apple is set to report its Q3 earnings on July 30, with shares trading near all-time highs and a forward price-to-earnings ratio just under 40. Recently, Apple regained its position as the world's largest company, surpassing Nvidia. In a strategic move related to the global AI competition, Apple filed a lawsuit against former employees who have joined OpenAI. While this legal action highlights the intensity of the AI race, it is not expected to significantly affect Apple's future stock performance.

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