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This week’s earnings made one thing clear: the market isn’t just pricing Revenue & EPS anymore — it’s pricing AI efficiency, strategy, and payback timing. $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ jumped 10% and delivered visible ROI story Q4 revenue $59.9B (+24% YoY) (beat), EPS beat; Ads stayed dominant ($58.1B), engagement held strong (Family of Apps 3.58B DAP, +7% YoY), even as 2026 capex was guided up to $115B–$135B. The market still bought it — because the monetization path feels most direct. $Microsoft(MSFT)$ beat across the board yet still got sold on surprising capex Adjusted EPS $4.14 (beat vs. $3.91 expected), revenue $81.27B (+17% YoY) (beat vs. $80.31B expected), but shares fell ~5% after hours. Azure

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$Apple(AAPL)$   1. Can strong iPhone 17 demand meaningfully offset margin pressure from higher memory costs? Yes, under current consensus views it can in the near term, but with nuances. JPMorgan and other analysts are explicitly betting that robust iPhone 17 demand will power Apple’s fiscal Q1 2026 results and help absorb cost headwinds. The bank raised its price target to USD 315 and maintained an Overweight rating on the back of stronger-than-expected iPhone 17 unit strength and anticipated lower operating expenses than previously guided. These factors, in their view, can help cushion the impact from rising memory costs on gross margins. JPMorgan expects that memory price increases will be limited in their net margin effect because Ap

iPhone 17 Demand vs. Memory Costs Strong iPhone 17 demand is anticipated to significantly contribute to Apple's revenue and could help offset margin pressure from higher memory costs. Strong iPhone 17 Momentum: Analysts expect Apple's Q1 FY26 results to reflect strong iPhone 17 momentum, with expectations for double-digit growth in iPhone sales. JPMorgan and Bank of America analysts both cite better-than-expected iPhone demand as a key driver for an earnings beat. Some estimates suggest 85 million iPhones were sold in the first fiscal quarter, with iPhone revenue projected to rise 17% year-over-year. Memory Cost Headwinds: The core concern lies in the significant surge in NAND and DRAM memory prices. Memory previously constituted 8% to 10% of Apple's iPhone bill of materials (BOM) cost, av

$Apple (AAPL) $It is expected to beThe first quarter financial report for fiscal year 2026 will be released after the U.S. stock market closes on January 29, covering the holiday quarter of October-December 2025. The market consensus expects revenue to be about$137-$13.85 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10-12%, and earnings per share (EPS) of aboutUS $2.65-2.70, gross profit margin is expected to remain at47–48%Interval. The core focus of the financial report lies in iPhone sales and the performance of the service business. In the holiday quarter, revenue growth is usually driven by the iPhone, and the service business, as a high-margin segment, will provide support for the overall profit margin if it continues to maintain double-digit growth. In

$AAPL$ Apple has seen a large bullish call order. The May 15th expiry 285 call $AAPL 20260515 285.0 CALL$  had 69,000 contracts opened, with a total notional value of approximately $34+ million. Although I believe Apple's performance this year may still be weighed down by high memory prices, this doesn't prevent the market and large investors from perceiving a potential bottom. With earnings this week, selling the 250 put is an option: $AAPL 20260130 250.0 PUT$ . $FXI$ Regarding the large bearish China ETF orders, I discovered someone shared my analysis in a group, causing some panic. However, a massive, deep out-of-the-money bearish order like

$Apple(AAPL)$   1. Can strong iPhone 17 demand offset margin pressure from higher memory costs? Positive factors supporting this view JPMorgan expects stronger-than-expected iPhone 17 demand to be a key driver of Q1 2026 revenue and earnings, and has raised its price target to $315 with an Overweight rating ahead of the earnings release. It also anticipates lower operating expenses than guidance, which should help margins.  Other analysts are similarly noting robust iPhone 17 sales as the primary engine of revenue growth for the quarter.  Challenges from memory cost inflation A broad set of market intelligence indicates that memory chip prices have risen sharply globally, driven by strong AI demand and supply tightness, and thi

1. iPhone 17 Demand vs. Margin Pressure JPMorgan's Samik Chatterjee is betting that volume and mix will win the tug-of-war against rising component costs JPMorgan via AppleInsider. The "Beat" Logic: While memory (NAND/DRAM) prices are rising, Apple’s shift toward the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max and the rumored high-end iPhone 17 "Air/Slim" allows for higher Average Selling Prices (ASPs). Cost Control: Apple is famously aggressive with suppliers. JPM notes that lower operating expenses (OpEx) will act as a secondary buffer, helping protect the bottom line even if gross margins face a slight "memory headwind" Nasdaq. 2. Is a Beat Enough to Reverse Underperformance? Apple has been a laggard compared to the "Magnificent 7" recently, but a Q1 beat could be the catalyst for a trend reversal for two re

$Apple(AAPL)$  yes.. usually after big tech drop for a prolong period, it's because accumulation is happening. Big whales, institutions, funds are buying.. after they have loads up, they want the price to go up. Then it's time to raise target price and "overweight" You need to follow the trend to win. Of cos , it must also be a stock you would like to hold too.

Apple Sees Strong Demand for Insurance in Case of Downturn $Apple(AAPL)$   is seeing strong demand for put options that can serve as insurance against a potential share slump in case the company's profit takes a huge hit from rising memory prices.  An active buyer paid a premium of almost $8 million for put options that give their holder the right to sell 800,000 Apple shares in the next 142 days. That strike price is more than $10 below the current stock price.  Shares have fallen 6.7% this month as investors await word from Apple executives on the impact of rising memory prices on the production cost for iPhones and iMacs when the company reports its fiscal first quarter results on Friday. 

$Apple(AAPL)$ Whoa, folks—Apple's stock just wrapped up its eighth straight losing week, the longest skid since May 2022! 😱 Shares have plummeted from a peak near $288 down to around $248, shedding over 13% in a brutal sell-off. With fund outflows hitting Apple harder than any other Magnificent 7 giant since last July, and AI-driven memory prices spiking 40-50%, margins are under siege. But hold up—is this the ultimate dip to buy, or a sneaky value trap? Let's dive deep into the chaos, crunch the numbers, and see if Goldman's bold call to load up before January 29 earnings is spot on. 💥 First off, the pain is real. Persistent selling pressure has hammered AAPL into the mid-$240s, fueled by worries over rising hardware costs for iPhones and beyond.

$Apple(AAPL)$   🍎 APPLE SLIDES FOR 8 STRAIGHT WEEKS — CAPITULATION OR VALUE TRAP? Apple has now fallen eight consecutive weeks, its longest losing streak since May 2022 📉 Fund flows have quietly turned negative, making AAPL one of the least-loved names within the Mag 7 since mid-last year — a rare position for the market’s former safety blanket. The big question now: Is this finally a capitulation low… or just the market repricing Apple’s AI gap? ⸻ 🔄 Why Apple Is Lagging While Big Tech Rallies While Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta ride the AI capex wave 🚀, Apple is stuck in an uncomfortable middle ground: 1️⃣ AI Without the Hype (Yet) • Apple’s AI strategy remains opaque • Focus is on on-device AI, privacy-first architecture • Powerful, yes

After eight consecutive down weeks, it is difficult to definitively call a capitulation bottom for Apple's stock. While Goldman Sachs maintains a bullish "Buy" rating and a $320 price target ahead of the earnings report on January 29, 2026, other analysts remain cautious due to potential margin pressures and unproven AI execution.  Nearing a Capitulation Bottom? The stock's eight-week losing streak, the longest since May 2022, and persistent fund outflows suggest strong selling pressure and high investor caution. The current price of around $248 is a notable drop from its 52-week high of over $288 in December 2025.  Whether this marks a "capitulation bottom" is debatable: Bullish View: Goldman Sachs argues the dip is a buying opportunity, forecasting an 11% YoY revenue growth for

After sliding 8 weeks, Apple may soon reach bottom attractive enough for buy-the-dip. Not Apple fan and noted it has underperformed among Mag7.

$Apple(AAPL)$  I am amazed by all the excuses people can make for apple and their decision to collaborate with google's gemini as their AI solution for Siri (which has been struggling to keep up). Talking how it cuts down costs and all, but it raises the issue that this aspect will not be fully done in-house. Siri looked like a competent assistant at Inception, but apple seemed to not keep working on it, a surprising approach, considering apple either goes all out or brutally amputates the limbs that do not flourish (look at the production of their own in house chips for their macbooks, it not only phases out intel as an external supplier, but boosts performance while using lesser power). Choosing to work with s

$Apple(AAPL)$  I had been rolling over my put options for Apple. It just need 1 Big push factor and i believed that it will turn bullish soon once it reaches its double bottom. 

$Apple(AAPL)$  Apple sits in the tech sector much like Berkshire holds weight as a conglomerate heavyweight. Looking at these companies on a short term basis poses risk where long term plays create profit opportunities and market risk protections. Periods, such as these last weeks always present long term plays for those using the stock as part of a broader portfolio strategy.

Current Trends Affecting Apple's Stock Performance 1. Stock Price and Performance Apple's stock (AAPL) closed at $258.21 on January 15, 2026, with a daily change of -1.75 (-0.67%). The 52-week trading range for AAPL is $168.63 to $288.62. While Apple's stock has rallied impressively in recent months, jumping 58% since hitting a 52-week low in the first week of April, it has underperformed the broader market and its "Magnificent Seven" peers over the past year. Year-to-date, Apple's stock has lost nearly 5%. 2. Global Smartphone Shipments and Market Position Apple led the smartphone space in 2025, holding a 20% market share. Shipments of Apple devices saw a 10% year-over-year jump, driven by expanding presence in emerging and mid-sized markets and a stronger product mix, including robust ad

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" $Apple(AAPL)$ stock in 2026 is what $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ was in 2025."Dan Ives is bullish on APPL and is supportive of its recent Gemini deal with $GOOGL.I don't see the comparison, though. At the 2025 lows, GOOGL traded for a P/E of 17, despite 10%+ Revenue growth.Today, APPL trades for a P/E of 37, despite only 8% top line growth estimates.AAPL is a zero in AI, and it seems they are throwing in the towel and will just partner with the best provider, and today that might be Gemini.This seems like a shortsighted decision to me.Yes, they are saving billions in R&D and capex today, but at the cost of possibly hundreds of billions of future revenues.I don't believe that depending on GOOGL for such a crit

I've seen this $Apple(AAPL)$  price action before. $Apple(AAPL)$  investors are being gaslit to believe the stock is dead money and not worth the wait—nothing could be further from the truth.

$Apple(AAPL)$   1. Can strong iPhone 17 demand meaningfully offset margin pressure from higher memory costs? Yes, under current consensus views it can in the near term, but with nuances. JPMorgan and other analysts are explicitly betting that robust iPhone 17 demand will power Apple’s fiscal Q1 2026 results and help absorb cost headwinds. The bank raised its price target to USD 315 and maintained an Overweight rating on the back of stronger-than-expected iPhone 17 unit strength and anticipated lower operating expenses than previously guided. These factors, in their view, can help cushion the impact from rising memory costs on gross margins. JPMorgan expects that memory price increases will be limited in their net margin effect because Ap

iPhone 17 Demand vs. Memory Costs Strong iPhone 17 demand is anticipated to significantly contribute to Apple's revenue and could help offset margin pressure from higher memory costs. Strong iPhone 17 Momentum: Analysts expect Apple's Q1 FY26 results to reflect strong iPhone 17 momentum, with expectations for double-digit growth in iPhone sales. JPMorgan and Bank of America analysts both cite better-than-expected iPhone demand as a key driver for an earnings beat. Some estimates suggest 85 million iPhones were sold in the first fiscal quarter, with iPhone revenue projected to rise 17% year-over-year. Memory Cost Headwinds: The core concern lies in the significant surge in NAND and DRAM memory prices. Memory previously constituted 8% to 10% of Apple's iPhone bill of materials (BOM) cost, av

This week’s earnings made one thing clear: the market isn’t just pricing Revenue & EPS anymore — it’s pricing AI efficiency, strategy, and payback timing. $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ jumped 10% and delivered visible ROI story Q4 revenue $59.9B (+24% YoY) (beat), EPS beat; Ads stayed dominant ($58.1B), engagement held strong (Family of Apps 3.58B DAP, +7% YoY), even as 2026 capex was guided up to $115B–$135B. The market still bought it — because the monetization path feels most direct. $Microsoft(MSFT)$ beat across the board yet still got sold on surprising capex Adjusted EPS $4.14 (beat vs. $3.91 expected), revenue $81.27B (+17% YoY) (beat vs. $80.31B expected), but shares fell ~5% after hours. Azure

$Apple (AAPL) $It is expected to beThe first quarter financial report for fiscal year 2026 will be released after the U.S. stock market closes on January 29, covering the holiday quarter of October-December 2025. The market consensus expects revenue to be about$137-$13.85 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10-12%, and earnings per share (EPS) of aboutUS $2.65-2.70, gross profit margin is expected to remain at47–48%Interval. The core focus of the financial report lies in iPhone sales and the performance of the service business. In the holiday quarter, revenue growth is usually driven by the iPhone, and the service business, as a high-margin segment, will provide support for the overall profit margin if it continues to maintain double-digit growth. In

$Apple(AAPL)$  👌👍😊

$AAPL$ Apple has seen a large bullish call order. The May 15th expiry 285 call $AAPL 20260515 285.0 CALL$  had 69,000 contracts opened, with a total notional value of approximately $34+ million. Although I believe Apple's performance this year may still be weighed down by high memory prices, this doesn't prevent the market and large investors from perceiving a potential bottom. With earnings this week, selling the 250 put is an option: $AAPL 20260130 250.0 PUT$ . $FXI$ Regarding the large bearish China ETF orders, I discovered someone shared my analysis in a group, causing some panic. However, a massive, deep out-of-the-money bearish order like

$Apple(AAPL)$   1. Can strong iPhone 17 demand offset margin pressure from higher memory costs? Positive factors supporting this view JPMorgan expects stronger-than-expected iPhone 17 demand to be a key driver of Q1 2026 revenue and earnings, and has raised its price target to $315 with an Overweight rating ahead of the earnings release. It also anticipates lower operating expenses than guidance, which should help margins.  Other analysts are similarly noting robust iPhone 17 sales as the primary engine of revenue growth for the quarter.  Challenges from memory cost inflation A broad set of market intelligence indicates that memory chip prices have risen sharply globally, driven by strong AI demand and supply tightness, and thi

$Apple(AAPL)$ Whoa, folks—Apple's stock just wrapped up its eighth straight losing week, the longest skid since May 2022! 😱 Shares have plummeted from a peak near $288 down to around $248, shedding over 13% in a brutal sell-off. With fund outflows hitting Apple harder than any other Magnificent 7 giant since last July, and AI-driven memory prices spiking 40-50%, margins are under siege. But hold up—is this the ultimate dip to buy, or a sneaky value trap? Let's dive deep into the chaos, crunch the numbers, and see if Goldman's bold call to load up before January 29 earnings is spot on. 💥 First off, the pain is real. Persistent selling pressure has hammered AAPL into the mid-$240s, fueled by worries over rising hardware costs for iPhones and beyond.

Apple Sees Strong Demand for Insurance in Case of Downturn $Apple(AAPL)$   is seeing strong demand for put options that can serve as insurance against a potential share slump in case the company's profit takes a huge hit from rising memory prices.  An active buyer paid a premium of almost $8 million for put options that give their holder the right to sell 800,000 Apple shares in the next 142 days. That strike price is more than $10 below the current stock price.  Shares have fallen 6.7% this month as investors await word from Apple executives on the impact of rising memory prices on the production cost for iPhones and iMacs when the company reports its fiscal first quarter results on Friday. 

$Apple(AAPL)$   🍎 APPLE SLIDES FOR 8 STRAIGHT WEEKS — CAPITULATION OR VALUE TRAP? Apple has now fallen eight consecutive weeks, its longest losing streak since May 2022 📉 Fund flows have quietly turned negative, making AAPL one of the least-loved names within the Mag 7 since mid-last year — a rare position for the market’s former safety blanket. The big question now: Is this finally a capitulation low… or just the market repricing Apple’s AI gap? ⸻ 🔄 Why Apple Is Lagging While Big Tech Rallies While Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta ride the AI capex wave 🚀, Apple is stuck in an uncomfortable middle ground: 1️⃣ AI Without the Hype (Yet) • Apple’s AI strategy remains opaque • Focus is on on-device AI, privacy-first architecture • Powerful, yes

1. iPhone 17 Demand vs. Margin Pressure JPMorgan's Samik Chatterjee is betting that volume and mix will win the tug-of-war against rising component costs JPMorgan via AppleInsider. The "Beat" Logic: While memory (NAND/DRAM) prices are rising, Apple’s shift toward the iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max and the rumored high-end iPhone 17 "Air/Slim" allows for higher Average Selling Prices (ASPs). Cost Control: Apple is famously aggressive with suppliers. JPM notes that lower operating expenses (OpEx) will act as a secondary buffer, helping protect the bottom line even if gross margins face a slight "memory headwind" Nasdaq. 2. Is a Beat Enough to Reverse Underperformance? Apple has been a laggard compared to the "Magnificent 7" recently, but a Q1 beat could be the catalyst for a trend reversal for two re

After eight consecutive down weeks, it is difficult to definitively call a capitulation bottom for Apple's stock. While Goldman Sachs maintains a bullish "Buy" rating and a $320 price target ahead of the earnings report on January 29, 2026, other analysts remain cautious due to potential margin pressures and unproven AI execution.  Nearing a Capitulation Bottom? The stock's eight-week losing streak, the longest since May 2022, and persistent fund outflows suggest strong selling pressure and high investor caution. The current price of around $248 is a notable drop from its 52-week high of over $288 in December 2025.  Whether this marks a "capitulation bottom" is debatable: Bullish View: Goldman Sachs argues the dip is a buying opportunity, forecasting an 11% YoY revenue growth for

$Apple(AAPL)$  yes.. usually after big tech drop for a prolong period, it's because accumulation is happening. Big whales, institutions, funds are buying.. after they have loads up, they want the price to go up. Then it's time to raise target price and "overweight" You need to follow the trend to win. Of cos , it must also be a stock you would like to hold too.

After sliding 8 weeks, Apple may soon reach bottom attractive enough for buy-the-dip. Not Apple fan and noted it has underperformed among Mag7.

$Apple(AAPL)$   ​Apple’s 7-Day Bleed: The ‘Trap’ Every Trader Needs to See Before Earnings ​Is the "iPhone Supercycle" already over, or is this the ultimate bear trap? ​Apple ($AAPL) has just clocked its seventh consecutive session of losses, shedding over 4% in a single week. For a mega-cap defensive stock, this kind of consistent selling pressure is rare. ​The timing is suspicious. We are weeks away from the FY2026 Q1 earnings print—expected to be the first full quarter showcasing the impact of the iPhone 17 lineup and the new iPhone Air. Analysts are projecting record highs in revenue and shipment volumes, yet the price action suggests Smart Money is heading for the exit. ​Is this a classic "Buy the Dip" setup, or is the market pricin

Current Trends Affecting Apple's Stock Performance 1. Stock Price and Performance Apple's stock (AAPL) closed at $258.21 on January 15, 2026, with a daily change of -1.75 (-0.67%). The 52-week trading range for AAPL is $168.63 to $288.62. While Apple's stock has rallied impressively in recent months, jumping 58% since hitting a 52-week low in the first week of April, it has underperformed the broader market and its "Magnificent Seven" peers over the past year. Year-to-date, Apple's stock has lost nearly 5%. 2. Global Smartphone Shipments and Market Position Apple led the smartphone space in 2025, holding a 20% market share. Shipments of Apple devices saw a 10% year-over-year jump, driven by expanding presence in emerging and mid-sized markets and a stronger product mix, including robust ad

Apple (AAPL) Market Trends and Factors Analysis Smartphone Market Leadership Apple reclaimed the top spot in global smartphone shipments in 2025, marking the first time since 2011, with a 20% market share for the year and a record 25% in Q4 2025. The iPhone 17 series and continued strong demand for the iPhone 16 played a significant role in this growth, particularly in emerging and mid-sized markets. This leadership position is expected to contribute positively to Apple's first-quarter financial results for 2026. However, the global smartphone market is projected to slow in 2026 due to DRAM/NAND flash shortages and rising component costs, as chip manufacturers prioritize AI data centers. Despite this, Apple's strong supply chain and premium market positioning may allow it to remain resilie

$Amazon (AMZN) $The stock price has shown an upward trend in recent days. On 2026-01-07, it rose 3.08% intraday, and closed at 246.29 USD on 2026-01-09, up 1.96% from the previous day).Amazon's strategic actions in the field of AI have become a key driving force. For example, the company plans to invest US $10 billion in OpenAI to strengthen AI technical barriers, which is seen by the market as a signal to improve long-term competitiveness. At the same time, the Bank of America Securities report predicts that 2026 will be the "first year of independent AI", and Amazon is listed as one of the leading stocks due to its layout in cloud services (AWS) and smart commerce.Amazon is currently facing technical overbought, rising short pressure, uncertainty i

$Apple(AAPL)$ well, buy the dip or investment trap? Let me think. To buy a dip, it must be a dip. And to understand if it's a dip, I think you need to do ALOT of DD to find out. So let's go there with apple, from a personal users perspective. Buckle up tiger friends cause it's story time. So in 1988, I started my journey towards a university degree in business. One of the first papers I did was called computer systems. three quarters of the course was learning on an IBM (no compatibles then, just IBM). The last quarter was learning apples.  After I completed the course, it was like black and white. Dos, Edlin and Joe spreadsheet and the green screen absolutely sucked. Apple on the other hand, grey and white screen, an operating syst

$Apple(AAPL)$   1. What is driving the recent pullback Apple has now traded lower for seven consecutive sessions, with the stock down roughly 4–5 per cent from recent highs. This streak is the longest in many months and reflects broader sentiment turning cautious.  Key near-term drivers include: • Profit-taking and seasonal weakness after strong gains late last year and into early January.  • Investor caution over growth sustainability, especially in smartphone markets where demand is moderating in China and elsewhere.  • Concerns about margin pressure from rising component costs, notably memory prices, which could weigh on gross margins.  • Sector rotation from mega-cap growth stocks into value or cyclicals in the cu