Apple’s iPhone Woes in China Deepen With a 24% Sales Plunge
Mar 5, 2024
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Apple's iPhone sales in China fell by 24%, raising concerns about demand for the aging device.
Investors are cautiously seeking stock selection opportunities amidst market volatility and concerns about inflation and interest rates.
Deep dives
Market Volatility and Selective Buying Opportunities
Amidst market volatility, with the NASDAQ experiencing significant declines, there are indications of a pause for tech stocks that previously surged. While concerns about inflation and interest rates persist, investors are seeking stock selection opportunities. Despite the pullback, investors like Nancy Pryell from Essex Investment Management are selectively buying companies showing strong growth potential and attractive valuations.
The Significance of Market Corrections
Facing one of the worst days for the NASDAQ 100 since October, past corrections have often led to periods of consolidation rather than immediate recovery. Investor caution is evident, and the hope is for a period of digestion rather than immediate market clarity, especially with the focus shifting to stock selection opportunities.
Corporate Earnings Impact and Target's Performance
Amidst market declines, individual stock performances like Target, up 11% post-earnings, demonstrate resilience to broader market trends. The focus on company fundamentals and earnings results drives investor confidence, leading to strong market reactions even on challenging market days.
Outlook on Economic Soft Landing
Despite expectations for a soft economic landing, concerns over potential bumps in the road lead to cautious optimism. While a recession isn't the base case scenario, signs of sector-specific slowdowns, like in capital spending, prompt a more nuanced view of the economic landscape.
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Technology Analyst Anurag Rana discusses Apple’s iPhone sales in China falling by a surprising 24% over the first six weeks of this year, according to independent research that may stoke fears about worsening demand for the marquee but aging device. John Worth, EVP of Research and Investor Outreach at Nareit, talks about the impact of interest rates on the commercial real estate market. John Vinh, Equity Research Analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets, shares his thoughts on the semiconductor space. Bloomberg News Global Economy Reporter Enda Curran provides the details of his Businessweek story Immigration Rage Drowns Out US Labor Market’s Need for Workers. And we Drive to the Close with Nancy Prial, Co-CEO and Senior Portfolio Manager at Essex Investment Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.