Big Tech is expected to see double the earnings growth of the S&P 500, as long as the group can maintain momentum in a key area.
Apple is reportedly set to propose making it easier for third-party developers to send customers outside of its App Store to make software purchases in order to avoid additional penalties being imposed by European Union regulators. [contact-form-7] The company's proposal is due Thursday (June 26), Bloomberg reported Wednesday (June 25).
Apple Inc.'s AI efforts have underwhelming, leading to underperformance and raising concerns about its ability to innovate. Acquisitions like Perplexity AI won't solve the problem, as Apple lacks the culture and expertise that's needed to compete at the leading edge of AI. Apple should focus on leveraging its hardware strengths and building better partnerships with third-party AI leaders, rather than trying to compete directly.
Samsung's July 9 Unpacked event is more than a product launch—it's a strategic statement about AI and ecosystem leadership. Samsung is uniquely positioned, building not just devices but also the critical chips and infrastructure powering global tech, with strong financials and a fortress balance sheet. The company is aggressively integrating AI across all product categories, outpacing Apple and Google in ecosystem cohesion and innovation.
Markets remained volatile in May 2025 amid ongoing trade tensions and mixed signals from Washington and Wall Street. While U.S.-China talks quietly resumed, tariffs persisted and business sentiment stayed cautious, contributing to investor uncertainty. May's investments added $111 in annual dividends, keeping me on track with my goal of $100+ monthly income growth and a 7.4% yield on cost.
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition or partnership with artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI, in a move that could enhance its AI capabilities and reduce reliance on Alphabet's Google, according to Bank of America analysts. The investment bank, which maintains a "Buy" rating on Apple with a $235 price objective, said the iPhone maker stands to benefit significantly from integrating Perplexity's technology into its ecosystem, particularly to improve Siri and enter the search advertising market.
The tech giant could find a way out of the “penalty box” and cure the perception that it's an AI laggard.
Apple is reportedly in eleventh-hour negotiations with European regulators about changes to its App Store. [contact-form-7] As the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (June 23), the tech giant is hoping to escape a series of escalating fines from the European Union (EU) set to go into force this week.
American technology giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has had a tough run in 2025, with the stock underperforming most of its peers, but July could mark a turning point.
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) is reportedly weighing an acquisition of Perplexity AI, a fast-rising name in artificial intelligence, as the company looks to reassert itself in a sector where it has so far lagged behind peers. The discussions, said to involve senior executives including mergers chief Adrian Perica and services lead Eddy Cue, remain at an early stage, according to reports first published by Bloomberg.
Apple has reportedly held in-house talks about acquiring artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity AI. [contact-form-7] That's according to a report Friday (June 20) by Bloomberg News, which points out that such a purchase would help Apple meet its need for AI technology and expertise.
The market hasn't been thrilled with Apple (AAPL 2.22%) this year. Its stock tanked after Trump's "Liberation Day" announcements, since its iPhones are predominantly made overseas, and its artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades have underwhelmed.