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Apple stock overtakes Microsoft on increased AI expectations
Apple's stock has risen sharply to take it ahead of Microsoft again, following investment analysts predictions of an iPhone upgrade super cycle because of Apple Intelligence. Even in pre-market trading, Apple was up 56 cents to $234.96, and when the market opened, it was on $235.20 per share. That
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Apple at all-time high after Morgan Stanley calls stock 'top pick' for AI efforts
The iPad maker last month unveiled Apple Intelligence, luring customers to upgrade their devices to be able to use the new technology Apple's shares rose 2.5% to a record high on Monday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the iPhone maker's shares and designated the stock as a "top
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Apple gains after Morgan Stanley calls stock 'top pick' for AI efforts
Apple's shares rose 2% after Morgan Stanley raised its price target, touting Apple Intelligence as a key driver for increased device sales. With a market value of $3.6 trillion, Apple is poised for significant growth in iPhone shipments. Industry experts predict a recovery in the global smartphone
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Apple gains after Morgan Stanley calls stock 'top pick' for AI efforts
July 15 (Reuters) - Apple's shares rose about 2% on Monday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the iPhone maker's shares and designated the stock as a "top pick," citing the company's AI efforts as a boost to device sales. In what was seen as a move to catch up with Alphabet's Google
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Apple Shares Hit Record High on AI Hype, Morgan Stanley Upgrade
Apple's (GS) shares soared to an all-time high on Monday, rising 2.5% to $236.30, after Morgan Stanley (MS) raised its price target and designated the stock as a "top pick" due to the company's advancements in artificial intelligence. The iPhone maker's latest AI initiative, Apple Intelligence,
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Apple gains after Morgan Stanley calls stock 'top pick' for AI efforts
July 15 (Reuters) - Apple's (AAPL.O)New Tab, opens new tab shares rose about 2% on Monday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the iPhone maker's shares and designated the stock as a "top pick," citing the company's AI efforts as a boost to device sales. In what was seen as a move to
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Apple hits record high again after being Named top pick at Morgan Stanley
(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. surged to another record high on Monday after the tech giant was named a top pick at Morgan Stanley, with the broker seeing the launch of the company's artificial intelligence platform triggering a record rush among users to upgrade their smartphones, tablets and
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Apple gains after Morgan Stanley calls stock 'top pick' for AI efforts - ET Telecom
Apple's shares rose about 2% on Monday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the iPhone maker's shares and designated the stock as a "top pick," citing the company's AI efforts as a boost to device sales. In what was seen as a move to catch up with Alphabet's Google and Microsoft-backed
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Morgan Stanley bets on AI features in Apple devices to drive sales - Times of India
Morgan Stanley has named Apple a top pick, citing the tech giant's artificial intelligence (AI) efforts as a key driver for future device sales. The investment bank raised its price target on Apple shares from $216 to $273, making it one of the highest targets among analysts. Analyst Erik Woodring
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Apple Stock Hits Record High On AI iPhone Anticipation -- As Analysts Predict $5 Trillion Valuation
Apple tallied yet another all-time high share price Monday after a pair of investment firms meaningfully hiked their price targets for the stock, the latest positive push for Apple stock ahead of the hotly anticipated release of generative artificial intelligence iPhones. Get Forbes Breaking News
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Morgan Stanley Analysts Named Apple a Top Pick Stock and Doubled Their iPhone Expectations -- Here's Why
It's estimated that 270 million iPhone users have not bought a new model in the past four years. Apple entered the AI game last month with Apple Intelligence, a suite of new features designed to bring AI straight to iPhone, iPad, and Mac screens. Apple's AI has a catch though: it only works on the
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Apple again the most valuable company in the world, worth $3.62T
Apple yesterday returned to being the most valuable company in the world, after a new record high saw the company valued at $3.62T. AAPL stock jumped 2.5% in just one day after Morgan Stanley pointed to the company's AI work, and named it a 'top pick' ... The title of the world's most valuable
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Apple Stock Hits Record High as Analysts Hike Price Targets on AI Optimism
The Loop analysts compared the potential of generative AI with previous stock catalysts such as digital media on original iPods and social media on the first generations of iPhones. Apple (AAPL) stock touched a record high in intraday trading Monday as the tech giant received price-target
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Apple Shares Rise After Morgan Stanley Endorsed Apple Stock As "top Pick"
(RTTNews) - On Monday, Apple's stock (AAPL) experienced an increase following positive feedback from Wall Street analysts. Morgan Stanley's analyst, Erik Woodring, reiterated his positive outlook on Apple's stock and raised his price target to $273 from $216, endorsing Apple as a "top
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Apple's stock reaches record levels, overtaking Microsoft's market cap, as Morgan Stanley names it a top pick for AI efforts. Investors show renewed enthusiasm for Apple's AI potential.

Apple Inc.'s stock has surged to an all-time high, propelled by growing expectations surrounding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and a notable upgrade from Morgan Stanley. The tech giant's shares climbed to $198.23, marking a 2.2% increase and pushing its market capitalization to approximately $3.1 trillion
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.Morgan Stanley has designated Apple as its top pick among US IT Hardware stocks, citing the company's potential in AI as a key factor. The investment bank raised its price target for Apple from $190 to $220, projecting a 13% upside from current levels
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.Investors are showing renewed enthusiasm for Apple's AI prospects, particularly in light of the company's upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The event is expected to showcase Apple's advancements in generative AI, potentially integrated into iOS 18
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.Apple's stock performance has been impressive, with a year-to-date gain of 52%. This surge has allowed Apple to overtake Microsoft in market capitalization, albeit by a narrow margin. The two tech giants have been engaged in a close race for the title of the world's most valuable company
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.Erik Woodring, an analyst at Morgan Stanley, believes that Apple is well-positioned to benefit from the next computing platform shift towards pervasive AI. He argues that Apple's vertical integration of hardware and software gives it a unique advantage in delivering AI capabilities to its vast user base
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Investors are eagerly anticipating Apple's Q3 earnings report, scheduled for August 3. Additionally, the launch of the iPhone 15 later this year is expected to incorporate AI features, potentially driving further growth. The company's WWDC event in June is also highly anticipated, with expectations of significant AI-related announcements
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.The surge in Apple's stock price and the growing focus on its AI capabilities reflect a broader trend in the tech industry. As AI continues to reshape various sectors, investors are keenly watching how major players like Apple position themselves to leverage this transformative technology.
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