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These three hidden risks threaten the record bull run in US stocks: Morgan Stanley
-- U.S. equity markets are hitting record highs, but Morgan Stanley warns of three hidden risks that suggest investors should consider hedging instead of chasing more gains. "We see more mixed signals in the believe many investors may be overlooking risks posed by a cooling labor market, mixed corporate earnings and mounting price pressures," Lisa Shalett, Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management said in an online note. Labor Market Momentum Slows Sharply The labor market is losing steam. July's non-farm payroll figures came in well below Wall Street forecasts, with just 35,000 new jobs created on a three-month average. This contrasts with the 150,000 monthly pace seen earlier in the year. Continuing jobless claims have risen since April and hiring rates are at their lowest since 2020, underscoring a cooling jobs environment. Corporate Earnings Mask Uneven Performance Headline earnings growth masks cracks underneath. While 80% of companies beat consensus estimates and the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants soar with 26% annual growth, the remaining 493 S&P 500 stocks show little or no gains. Sector performance is uneven, too. While information technology, communication services, and financials boast double-digit increases, the rest trail significantly, raising concerns about the breadth of earnings strength. Inflation Pressures Are Mounting Tariffs are set to amplify inflation, not ease it. The universal 10% tariff increase is just the beginning, with the White House recently proposing hikes that would nearly double rates to 18%. Core consumer price inflation, meanwhile, hit an annualized 2.9% in June, up from 2.8% in May. Market-based inflation forecasts have surged back to levels last seen during a market scare earlier this year, signaling renewed price pressures ahead. Real Assets, Intermediate-Duration Bonds May Offer Cushion Morgan Stanley recommends investors look beyond the headline rally. Adding exposure to real assets such as gold, REITs, and energy infrastructure could offer a buffer. They also suggest intermediate-duration investment-grade bonds, international equities including emerging markets, and alternative plays such as hedge funds and private secondaries to diversify risk and weather volatility. Related articles These three hidden risks threaten the record bull run in US stocks: Morgan Stanley After soaring 149%, this stock is back in our AI's favor - & already +25% in July Apollo economist warns: AI bubble now bigger than 1990s tech mania Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data


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- Bloomberg
Apple's AI Comeback Plans Include Robots, Lifelike Siri
Apple Inc. is plotting its artificial intelligence comeback with an ambitious slate of new devices, including robots, a lifelike version of Siri, a smart speaker with a display and home-security cameras. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman speaks with Romaine Bostick and Matt Miller on 'The Close' about Apple's next inventions. (Source: Bloomberg)


Business Insider
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- Business Insider
‘Free and Fair' Apple (AAPL) Fights Back in Musk Apps War
Apple (AAPL) has shrugged off claims by tech billionaire Elon Musk that it has unfairly rigged its App Store ratings to favor his rivals such as OpenAI. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Apple dismissed the claims in a quote reported by the BBC. The tech titan said: 'We feature thousands of apps through charts, algorithmic recommendations and curated lists selected by experts using objective criteria.' It said that it was designed to be 'free and fair of bias.' Musk's Threats The response came after Musk had threatened to take legal action against Apple via his xAI business. Musk had claimed that the iPhone maker had behaved in a 'manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach number 1 in the App Store.' Musk also called OpenAI founder Sam Altman a 'liar', after he claimed that the Tesla (TSLA) boss used his platform to 'benefit himself and his own companies.' Apple and OpenAI did enter a partnership last year to integrate the AI company's models and ChatGPT into Apple products, like Siri and iOS. But there is no evidence that the App Store favors OpenAI over rivals. The AI App store has seen AI startup Perplexity and even Chinese firm DeepSeek top the charts over the last 12 months. The feud between Musk and Altman has, over time, encompassed a slew of lawsuits, email dumps and social media digs. This includes Musk suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, last year alleging violation of its founding mission by the AI startup. Musk contends that the maker of ChatGPT and Sora is prioritizing profits over benefiting humanity. Core Concerns This isn't the first time Apple has faced antitrust challenges. Musk's remarks come amid mounting regulatory and industry scrutiny of the company's control over its App Store. It is why legal and regulatory risks are key for the stock and its investors – see below. In June, Apple lost its long-running legal fight with Fortnite maker Epic Games. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Apple's request to delay a court order that would require it to make App Store changes allowing more competition. The ruling also bars Apple from charging commissions on purchases made through external links and from controlling how developers direct users to these payment options. It has also faced antitrust slapdowns outside the U.S. with a €500 million fine from the EU. Is AAPL a Good Stock to Buy Now? On TipRanks, AAPL has a Moderate Buy consensus based on 16 Buy, 12 Hold and 1 Sell ratings. Its highest price target is $280.