It was an eventful week in the world of tech and finance. Here’s a quick recap of the top Apple stories that unfolded over the week.
What Happened To Apple’s Hardware Prices Amid Tightening Memory Supplies?
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has increased the prices of several hardware products, including MacBooks, iPads and HomePods. This move is attributed to the tightening memory and storage supplies, which are expected to remain tight beyond 2027. The price hikes are a result of Apple’s strategy shift from cost control to ensuring product availability.
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Elon Musk Denies Reports Of SpaceX AI Handheld Device
Elon Musk, CEO of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX), has refuted claims about the development of a handheld AI device by his company. Musk dismissed the reports as “utterly false” in a tweet.
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Epic Games Vs. Apple: Supreme Court To Review App Store Payment Rules
The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple has reached the Supreme Court. The case revolves around Apple’s control over in-app payments and restrictions on directing users to external payment options. Oral arguments are expected to begin in October.
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Apple Supplier Luxshare Plans $3.1 Billion Share Sale
Shenzhen-listed electronics manufacturer Luxshare intends to issue 383.5 million H shares at a maximum offer price of HK$63.28 ($7.94) each. The company aims to diversify beyond consumer electronics, with 90% of the shares allocated to international investors and the remaining 10% to Hong Kong retail investors.
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Apple’s Aggressive Price Hikes
On the Facts Versus Feelings podcast, Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and Chief Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese discussed how hardware inflation is intersecting with a cooling tech sector. Despite the initial retail shockwaves, the strategists remain optimistic about Apple’s long-term financial health.
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