Apple shares fall 3% in premarket after China reportedly considers probe into App Store practices

Here’s Why Apple’s iPhone Market Share in China Is Plunging

CEO Tim Cook has had over a decade to come up with a new growth engine for Apple and has not yet delivered.

Inc. - Jan. 23

Apple and Google's massive mobile empires face dual UK antitrust probes

Britain's competition regulator launched an investigation into Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems to assess whether they're in breach of strict new tech laws.

CNBC - Jan. 23

The U.K. has new powers vs. tech giants. It’s probing Apple and Google.

The U.K. competition regulator on Thursday said it’s using new powers to investigate Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Trump says he's considering a 10% tariff on China beginning as soon as Feb. 1

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump floated a 10% duty on China, with an expected start date of Feb. 1.

CNBC - Jan. 22

easyJet Shares Fall on Expectations of Weaker Second Quarter

The airline’s stock was down after it flagged weakening revenue trends in its fiscal second quarter, despite an improved first-quarter performance.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February

The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Should you sell Apple’s stock? This analyst makes the case with 3 reasons.

Jefferies downgrades Apple’s stock, taking a cautious view on the next couple of quarters and on broader AI demand. Plus, Counterpoint Research notes sluggish China performance.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

Apple's Smartphone Sales Slump in China as Huawei Gains Market Share

The U.S. tech giant’s fourth-quarter iPhone sales fell 18% in the world’s largest smartphone market.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Huawei seeks to grab market share in AI chips from Nvidia in China

Tech giant pushes its artificial intelligence chips as hardware of choice for ‘inference’ tasks

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo

Lawyers for DRC allege iPhones and other electronics use minerals supplied by armed groups behind atrocities

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in U.S.

Apple and Google have removed TikTok from their respective app stores as U.S. operations shut down.

CNBC - Jan. 19

‘Young women can fall pregnant very easily’: inside the wild west of smartphone fertility apps

Observer analysis finds unregulated products being promoted as contraception despite concerns about their accuracy . Apps promising to help women “take control” of their sex lives by predicting the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

TikTok unavailable in app stores, goes dark for some users ahead of ban

"TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features," Apple said.

ABC News - Jan. 19

TikTok Is Unavailable in the US—and Gone From the App Stores

After President Biden declined to reassure Apple, Google, and Oracle that they wouldn’t be fined for giving Americans access to TikTok, the app’s hopes now hang on president-elect Trump.

Wired - Jan. 19

What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?

With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple

ABC News - Jan. 17

App Stores May Continue to Offer TikTok, Lawyer Says

TikTok will shut down in the U.S. on Sunday.

Inc. - Jan. 17

China benefits from ‘dragon year’ birth boost but population falls again

Policymakers respond with tax breaks and other measures as figures reveal third consecutive year of decline

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Duolingo shares climb 7% as users swarm to app to learn Mandarin

Duolingo says it's seen a 216% increase in Mandarin learners using the app compared to a year earlier.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Apple slides on disappointing iPhone data in China. Here's why we're not panicking

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Apple loses smartphone crown in China as Vivo and Huawei outsell iPhone

US tech giant faces competition on mainland as it struggles to introduce AI features on its flagship product

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Pfizer Sells 700 Million Haleon Shares for $3 Billion

The sale decreases Pfizer’s shareholding in the consumer-healthcare business to 7.3% of its issued share capital, down from 15%.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

3 credit card debt consolidation strategies worth considering now

You have lots of debt consolidation solutions to consider, but some could make more sense than others now.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Mike McCarthy reportedly out as Cowboys coach after 5 seasons

McCarthy led Dallas to the playoffs three times, but failed to make a single NFC Championship Game. Now, one of the biggest — and hardest — jobs is open.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Apple Faces $1.8 Billion Lawsuit in U.K. Court Over App Store

Lawyers representing the class action said that Apple excluded potential rivals from competing for customers on devices running its iOS operating system by forcing developers to sell their apps ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13

Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store

Class action alleges company is abusing its dominant position in the app market and 30% fee breaches laws. Business live – latest updates Apple will appear in court on Monday accused of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Kings credit wins to feeling ‘more fresh' after Christie's practices

Several Kings players credited Sacramento's recent success to feeling "more fresh" with interim head coach Doug Christie's shortened practices.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Shares in TikTok’s rivals gain as Supreme Court weighs U.S. ban for social-media app

The shares of publicly traded companies that compete with TikTok were gaining Friday as the video-sharing platform’s attorney faced tough questions from Supreme Court justices during oral arguments ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Iran Races to Sell Oil Stored in China

Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

Apple's market share slides in China as iPhone shipments decline, analyst Kuo says

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote in a post on Friday that Apple is losing market share in China due to declining iPhone shipments.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Ubisoft Shares Fall After Net Bookings Slump, Assassin's Creed Delay

The stock dropped after the videogame maker said it expected a decrease in third-quarter net bookings and pushed back the release of its blockbuster game for a second time.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Vodafone Sells Remaining 3% Share in Indus Towers

The telecomms group used the $326 million raised in proceeds to repay debt and increase its stake in India’s Vodafone Idea.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Liberal Americans consider moving to UK after Trump win, lawyers say

Advisers cite rise in US citizens weighing up emigration amid fears over introduction of socially conservative policies

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Violent protests in China after student falls to his death

Protesters and police clash after a boy is found dead at his school dormitory.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Borrowing home equity in 2025? 3 things to consider first

Borrowing home equity in 2025 could be beneficial for owners, as long as they first account for these three items.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Apple says it will update AI feature after inaccurate news alerts

One alert claimed BBC story said Luigi Mangione, alleged murderer of US healthcare CEO, had killed himself. Apple has said it will update an artificial intelligence feature that has issued ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company

Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.

CNBC - Jan. 7

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