Apple Releases Update for iPhone, iPad With ‘Important Bug Fixes and Security Updates'
The security update was issued as part of the company's move to release iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, which impact later-model iPhone and iPad models, respectively.
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Why Shares of Apple Are Surging Today
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CNBC
9 hours ago
- CNBC
In a pivotal week for tariffs, how Apple shined and drove the Nasdaq to new highs
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AAPL YTD mountain Apple YTD Also, this week, Trump announced a 25% increase on India's tariff rate due to Russian oil purchases. It's set to go into effect on Aug. 27, which would bring the levy rate on India up to 50%. We'll have to see where that shakes out as India is where Apple manufactures the iPhones it plans to sell in the U.S. The rest of the world will get iPhones made in China, which is still talking to the U.S. about a trade truce. Trump told CNBC on Tuesday that he's looking to implement a "small tariff" on pharmaceuticals, but the rate will increase over time. He said that a level as high as 250% is not out of the question. That news was no picnic for drug stocks, which are already under pressure from the president to cut prescription prices. As if that weren't enough, Eli Lilly stock took another leg down as strong earnings Thursday were overshadowed by lackluster weight loss results from the company's phase three trial looking at the effects of its obesity pill, orforglipron. The trial data forced us to downgrade shares to our looking-for-a-level-to-sell 3 rating and cut our price target. Lilly shares suffered a weekly loss nearly 18%, the worst week since October 2008. The Club stock was our bottom performer for the week. Within the Club portfolio this week, we also heard from five others, including DuPont , which reported a beat and raise quarter with strong cash flow results. The stock reaction did not, in our view, reflect the strength, so we reiterated our buy-equivalent 1 rating, upped our price target, and stepped in to pick up 100 more shares. DuPont stock rose less than 1% this week. Coterra Energy released largely positive results, driven by higher-than-expected total production. However, strong as the execution by management is, Jim Cramer said, "You can't outrun your commodity, not if both commodities you're in are bad," prompting us to reiterate our 3 rating and trim our price target. Coterra shares gained nearly 1.4% on the week. Eaton reported a beat-and-raise quarter. However, investors took issue with management's third-quarter outlook and 2025 profit guidance. The midpoint of full year adjusted earnings per share guidance was raised, management shaved a little off the top end. Nonetheless, we saw a lot to like beyond the third quarter and, therefore, raised our Eaton price target and upgraded shares back to a 1 rating. Eaton stock lost nearly 4.9% this week. Disney's quarter wasn't the cleanest, but we saw strength in all the right places. While sales missed, earnings beat. We also saw operating income beats in streaming, sports, and experiences. As a result, we upgraded shares back to a 1 rating and raised our price target. 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CNET
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- CNET
Prime Members Can Grab the Lamicall's 3-in-1 Apple Charging Station at a 50% Discount Now
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