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Bloomberg Surveillance

Surveillance: BOE Decision & Apple Earnings Preview

Nov 2, 2023
Bank of England keeps rates unchanged. Israel-Hamas war's political impact in Washington. US labor market slowdown leads to slowing inflation. Disney's plan to buy Comcast's stake in Hulu. Apple's earnings preview.
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Quick takeaways

  • Apple's cautious valuation and challenges in generating significant revenue growth pose concerns amid competition from Huawei and China's demand for iPhones.
  • Disney's acquisition of Comcast's stake in Hulu could create a duopoly in the streaming market with Netflix, Amazon, and HBO, but the challenge from China remains a concern.

Deep dives

Apple's stock remains cautious despite low sentiment

Despite low sentiment towards Apple's stock, caution remains due to valuation, lack of significant pullbacks, and the need for a new growth story. While Apple continues to generate free cash flow and operate with efficiency, single-digit revenue growth poses challenges. Concerns over competition from Huawei's Mate 60 Pro and China's demand for iPhone 15 also linger. Additionally, the use of generative AI for Siri is seen as defensive rather than a revenue-enhancing move.

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