Demand for iPhones remains strong, but Apple faces a worsening memory shortage and a slowing services business.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 11/02/2026 | 338.32 |
| Change that session | -1.83% |
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