A component of the iPhone that users rarely think about has become much more expensive, and Apple's margins may feel the impact.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 344.63 |
| Change that session | -1.23% |
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