Apple posted its best June quarter ever with strong iPhone 17 sales and $109.42 billion revenue, but faces supply constraints and one-time tariff benefits. Microsoft reported $90.01 billion revenue with Azure growing 43% and a massive $678 billion contracted backlog, reflecting strong enterprise AI demand. While Apple focuses on consumer devices and steady buybacks, Microsoft is heavily investing $116 billion in AI infrastructure, positioning itself as a leader in enterprise AI for the next decade. Investors may prefer Microsoft for its growth visibility and AI platform bets despite Apple's brand strength and dividend appeal.
Apple's stock reached an all-time high in 2026, rising over 16% year-to-date due to the AI boom boosting product sales. A $10,000 investment at the start of the year grew to $11,603 by late August, including dividends. The company reported strong Q3 ...
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