"In relation to the set up into earnings, we envision nuances stemming from September (F4Q23) results tracking in line with lowered buy-side expectations, even if modestly lower than sell-side consensus." — Analyst Samik Chatterjee

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"China’s surprise investigation into Apple supplier Foxconn, a key link in the iPhone supply chain, may be intended to send a message. The one Apple and its suppliers actually receive might do China more harm than good."

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