Apple's Week Of Peaks And Valleys: From Record iPhone Sales To Legal And Regulatory Challenges
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro
Apple Inc. experienced a week of highs and lows, with record iPhone sales and various legal and regulatory challenges. The U.S. probe into TSMC could impact Apple's chip production, while Disney and Hulu bypassed Apple's App Store fees. Apple also faced skepticism over its new AI system and won a patent dispute against Masimo.

October 27, 2024 | 11:00 am
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Apple won a patent dispute against Masimo, with a jury ruling in favor of Apple and awarding symbolic damages.
The patent loss could negatively impact Masimo's reputation and future legal strategies, though the financial impact is minimal.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
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TSMC is under a U.S. probe for potentially violating sanctions, which could affect its relationship with Apple and chip production.
The U.S. probe could lead to disruptions in TSMC's operations and its supply chain with Apple, negatively impacting its stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Apple faced a U.S. probe that could disrupt its chip production, record iPhone sales, skepticism over its AI system, and a patent win against Masimo.
The U.S. probe into TSMC could impact Apple's chip supply, affecting production. However, record iPhone sales are a positive indicator. The skepticism around AI and the patent win have mixed impacts.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Disney has bypassed Apple's App Store fees by directing customers to its own websites for subscriptions, potentially affecting Apple's revenue from in-app purchases.
By avoiding Apple's fees, Disney could improve its margins, which is positive for its stock. However, the impact on Apple's revenue is a concern.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60