Apple shares fell 2% on Tuesday despite an earnings beat and strong iPhone sales, as investors focused on slowing services growth and projected lower margins. The article argues Apple may have been cushioned by its position among tech giants, as jittery investors moved money from Google, Amazon and Microsoft amid AI spending concerns. A chart cited in the piece shows Apple generated twice as much free cash as Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet and Amazon combined. HSBC analyst Nicolas Cote-Colisson said Apple is in a better position than many of its tech peers and keeps delivering record results, though its profit margin may be squeezed.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 331.74 |
| Change that session | -1.94% |
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