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Instant Reaction: Apple Earnings

Aug 1, 2024
Financial journalists Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec break down Apple's third-quarter earnings, revealing strong iPhone sales but challenges in Greater China. They discuss Apple's unique capital expenditures and compare its innovation strategy with other tech giants. The conversation highlights concerns over the company's slower pace of innovation and critiques its responses to competition. They also touch on the importance of the Vision Pro and its usability issues, while providing insights into the broader tech landscape and future growth forecasts.
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Quick takeaways

  • Apple's third-quarter revenue surpassed expectations, driven by strong iPhone sales but weakened by challenges in the Greater China market.
  • The company's innovation pace is in question, with recent product launches seen as reactive to market demands rather than proactive advancements.

Deep dives

Apple's Strong Earnings Yet Concerns in China

Apple reported a strong third quarter with revenue reaching $85.78 billion, surpassing expectations of $84.46 billion. Notably, iPhone revenue also exceeded predictions, totaling $39.3 billion against an estimate of $38.95 billion. However, the company faced challenges in Greater China, where revenue fell short of projections at $14.73 billion, raising concerns about its market performance in the region. Investors are particularly attentive to the mixed signals from the latest earnings, balancing optimism about overall growth with caution regarding specific geographic weaknesses.

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