Morgan Stanley predicts Apple could increase iPhone 18 prices by $200 compared to the previous model, leveraging strong demand to offset rising component costs. This pricing strategy is expected to raise Apple's third-quarter earnings per share by 2% to 4% and lift full-year fiscal 2027 earnings by about 1%. The move highlights Apple's pricing power amid a global memory shortage, potentially driving revenue growth despite inflationary pressures on electronics.
This week, the key market event is the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which could influence the Federal Reserve's decision on a rate hike in September. Economists expect a moderate rise in inflation, with core inflation slightly easing. St...
The August jobs report showed stronger-than-expected job growth with 162,000 jobs added and unemployment steady at 4.1%, easing concerns about labor market weakness. This shifts the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) attention fully to inflation ...
Apple will begin its longest series of device releases in company history with the 'Surprise and Shine' event on September 9, 2026. The rollout will extend through 2029 and beyond, featuring new product categories including foldable iPhones, smart ho...
The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) provides monthly income distributions attractive to retirees and income-focused investors. However, over the past year, JEPQ returned 21.21%, trailing the Nasdaq-100's 26.50% total return, due to i...
Apple's leadership shifts as John Ternus takes over as CEO from Tim Cook, who remains Executive Chairman. Ternus promises a major product launch soon, signaling a new era focused on innovation amid rising AI trends. Meanwhile, Nvidia is broadening it...
