AAPL
Apple Inc. · Technology · Consumer Electronics
At close
$264.61
+$1.21 (+0.46%) Close
Prev close $263.40
Open $264.10
Day high $265.77
Day low $264.10
Volume 219,709
Avg vol 40,698,345
Mkt cap
$3.80T
P/E ratio
33.49
FY Revenue
$435.62B
EPS
7.90
Gross Margin
47.33%
Sector
Technology
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AAPL
Apple Inc.
Apple combines high profitability, strong free cash flow generation, and positive but moderate revenue and earnings growth with elevated valuation multiples and a relatively tight liquidity profile on the balance sheet. Recent price action shows steady gains over 6–12 months and bullish short-term momentum signals while short-term volatility, rich price-to-book, and a low dividend yield temper the overall picture.
AI summarized at 12:38 PM ET, 2026-04-15
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 66 LONG: 72
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+35% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.35×
RSI
62.69 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.06 (Weak)
MACD: -0.17 Signal: -0.11
Short-Term
+1.47 (Strong)
MACD: 1.15 Signal: -0.32
Long-Term
+1.06 (Strong)
MACD: 0.39 Signal: -0.67
Intraday trend score 83.46

Latest news

AAPL 12 articles Positive: 3 Neutral: 7 Negative: 2
Neutral Benzinga • Anusuya Lahiri
Amazon's $11.6 Billion Globalstar Buy Is 'Strategic Positive' For Satellite Dominance

Amazon's planned $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar is viewed as a strategic move to strengthen its satellite communications ambitions. The deal accelerates Amazon Leo's commercialization by adding direct-to-device capabilities and leveraging Globalstar's spectrum and infrastructure. Despite the scale difference, the acquisition has minimal near-term financial impact on Amazon given its strong balance sheet and $200 billion in planned 2026 capital expenditures.

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Sentiment note

Apple is mentioned as having an existing partnership with Globalstar for satellite connectivity on iPhone and Apple Watch. While this validates market demand, the article does not provide specific sentiment regarding Apple's position or impact from this Amazon-Globalstar deal.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Parkev Tatevosian, Cfa
Massive News for Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Investors

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is highlighted as potentially the best manufacturing company in the world, serving major clients like Nvidia, AMD, and Apple. The article suggests it may be an attractive investment opportunity for semiconductor stock investors.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned only as a manufacturing partner/client of Taiwan Semiconductor. No specific sentiment is expressed about the company itself.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Howard Smith
Stock Market Today, April 14: Amazon Rises After $11.6 Billion Globalstar Deal Fuels Satellite Internet Ambitions

Amazon announced an $11.6 billion acquisition of satellite service provider Globalstar to advance its Leo satellite internet project and compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The deal, which includes a partnership with Apple for satellite connectivity, drove Amazon stock up 3.83%. Globalstar stock rose 9.63% despite closing below the $90 per share acquisition price, likely due to regulatory complexities and Apple's 20% stake in the company.

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Sentiment note

Apple announced a satellite connectivity deal for its devices and holds a 20% stake in Globalstar. While this represents strategic partnership benefits, the stock showed minimal movement (+0.17%), suggesting the market has already priced in these developments.

Positive The Motley Fool • Joe Tenebruso
Why Globalstar Stock Jumped Today

Amazon agreed to acquire satellite operator Globalstar for over $11 billion to strengthen its space-based communications network and compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The deal, valued at $90 per share or 0.3210 Amazon shares, is expected to close in 2027. Amazon also committed to supplying satellite services to Apple, which holds a 20% stake in Globalstar.

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Sentiment note

Secures continued satellite services for iPhone and Apple Watch devices through Amazon partnership, protecting its 20% Globalstar investment and ensuring reliable D2D communication infrastructure.

Negative The Motley Fool • Sean Williams
One of Greg Abel's Forever Holdings at Berkshire Hathaway Is Breaking Warren Buffett's Most Important Investing Rule

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, has added Apple to the company's indefinite holding list. However, Apple's current valuation of 33x trailing earnings is historically expensive compared to the 10-15x multiple when Buffett began building the stake in 2016, violating Buffett's core principle of seeking good value. Buffett himself sold 75% of Berkshire's Apple position in the nine quarters before his retirement, signaling concerns about the valuation despite Apple's strong fundamentals and AI prospects.

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Sentiment note

Trading at 33x trailing earnings, historically expensive compared to 10-15x when Buffett initially invested. Despite strong fundamentals and AI integration, the valuation doesn't align with Buffett's value investing principles. Buffett sold 75% of the position before retirement, indicating concerns about current pricing.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Sean Williams
2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks That Can Skyrocket 96% and 107%, According to Select Wall Street Analysts

Wall Street analysts project significant upside for two Magnificent Seven stocks: Nvidia with a 107% upside potential to $380 per share driven by AI infrastructure demand, and Microsoft with 96% upside to $730 per share boosted by Azure's AI integration. However, both face risks including potential AI bubble bursting and competitive pressures from customers developing their own hardware.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as part of Magnificent Seven but no specific price targets or analysis provided in the article.

Positive The Motley Fool • Geoffrey Seiler
2 Smart Buys for a Scary Market: Growth Stocks Worth Holding for Decades

The article recommends Amazon and Apple as two excellent growth stocks to hold for decades despite current market volatility. Amazon is praised for its innovation across e-commerce, cloud computing (AWS), AI, automation, and emerging areas like satellite internet and drones. Apple is highlighted as a great compounding business with a strong ecosystem that locks in customers through its devices, services, and digital wallet, generating consistent high-margin revenue.

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Sentiment note

Described as one of the great compounding businesses with a strong walled-garden ecosystem, high-margin services, and recurring revenue from subscriptions, Apple Pay, and search engine deals, making it a long-term buy.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Pamela Kock
Community Trust Adds 122,541 Shares of CTBI

Community Trust & Investment Company increased its stake in Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) by 122,541 shares worth approximately $7.45 million. The fund now holds 2,088,088 shares valued at $126.79 million, representing 6.89% of its assets under management. CTBI shares have appreciated 45.8% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a top holding ($96.44 million, 5.2% of AUM) for comparative purposes, but no specific news or analysis regarding the company is provided.

Positive Investing.com • Jaachi Mbachu, Aciarb
Anthropic Crashed Cybersecurity 13%: 4 Buys and 2 Stocks to Dump

Anthropic's Project Glasswing announcement caused a broad cybersecurity sector selloff, but the market is misreading the news. The initiative actually benefits 11 named launch partners including CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco by arming them with advanced AI-driven security tools. Excluded companies like Zscaler and Cloudflare face real headwinds. The article recommends buying the Glasswing partners while avoiding the outsiders.

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Sentiment note

Glasswing launch partner; positioned to enhance security posture across ecosystem

Negative The Motley Fool • Keithen Drury
3 AI Stocks That Are Way Cheaper Than Apple Right Now

The article argues that Nvidia, Microsoft, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing offer better investment opportunities than Apple due to lower valuations and faster growth rates. Apple trades at 31x forward earnings with stagnant growth, while Nvidia (22x earnings) projects 79-85% growth, Microsoft shows 17% revenue growth at a discount to Apple, and TSMC targets 25% CAGR through 2029.

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Sentiment note

Trading at expensive 31x forward earnings with stagnant growth over the past few years. Recent quarter showed improvement but sustainability is questioned. Lacks innovation compared to competitors.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Harsh Chauhan
Got $1,000? Buy This Super Semiconductor Stock Before April 16

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) is recommended as an attractive investment opportunity ahead of its Q1 earnings release on April 16. The company has demonstrated strong growth driven by robust AI chip demand, with Q1 revenue reaching $35.7 billion (35% YoY increase). TSMC's dominant 72% foundry market share and expected chip price increases position it for continued growth, with the stock trading at a reasonable 25x forward earnings despite market-beating growth prospects.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a customer using TSMC's fabrication plants for chip manufacturing, but no specific sentiment indicators provided.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Prosper Junior Bakiny
Prediction: Amazon Will Beat The Market in The Next 10 Years -- Here's Why

Amazon has relatively low margins compared to its Magnificent Seven peers, but the article argues the company could outperform the broader market over the next decade through margin improvements. Key opportunities include using industrial robots to cut e-commerce costs, leveraging internally developed AI chips in AWS to reduce capex, and expanding its high-margin digital advertising business.

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Sentiment note

Listed as a Magnificent Seven peer with strong pricing power and margins, but no specific analysis provided.

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