John Ternus, described as the 'product guy,' will host his first earnings call as Apple CEO tonight, and all eyes will be on him.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 344.79 |
| Change that session | -1.18% |
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