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Apple Option Alert: Jan 16 $270 Puts Sweep (5) near the midpoint: 100 vs 2693 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Jan 16 $270 Puts Sweep (5) near the midpoint: 100 @ $55.824 vs 2693 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$214.534

Apple Option Alert: Jan 16 $210 Puts Sweep (12) near the Bid: 1000 vs 12336 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Jan 16 $210 Puts Sweep (12) near the Bid: 1000 @ $16.476 vs 12336 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$213.46

Apple Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls at the Bid: 7900 vs 26352 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls at the Bid: 7900 @ $2.99 vs 26352 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$212.355

Apple Option Alert: Jan 16 $255 Calls Sweep (41) near the Ask: 886 vs 8057 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Jan 16 $255 Calls Sweep (41) near the Ask: 886 @ $7.95 vs 8057 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$212.875

Apple Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $330 Calls Sweep (23) near the Ask: 1104 vs 2894 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $330 Calls Sweep (23) near the Ask: 1104 @ $5.951 vs 2894 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$216.34

Apple Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $210 Puts Sweep (11) near the midpoint: 308 vs 4722 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $210 Puts Sweep (11) near the midpoint: 308 @ $22.6 vs 4722 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$216.26

Apple Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $195 Puts Sweep (3) near the Bid: 600 vs 8852 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $195 Puts Sweep (3) near the Bid: 600 @ $12.094 vs 8852 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$215.005

Apple Option Alert: Apr 4 $215 Puts at the Bid: 1000 vs 2975 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Apr 4 $215 Puts at the Bid: 1000 @ $7.0 vs 2975 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$212.1951

Apple Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $220 Calls Sweep (21) near the Bid: 807 vs 494 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Mar, 2026 $220 Calls Sweep (21) near the Bid: 807 @ $23.553 vs 494 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$211.9436

Apple Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $210 Puts at the Ask: 1400 vs 3316 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $210 Puts at the Ask: 1400 @ $24.75 vs 3316 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$212.25

Apple Option Alert: Dec 19 $220 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 375 vs 5862 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Dec 19 $220 Calls Sweep (4) near the Ask: 375 @ $20.4 vs 5862 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$213.25

Apple Option Alert: Jun 20 $210 Puts Sweep (67) near the Ask: 4614 vs 26878 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Jun 20 $210 Puts Sweep (67) near the Ask: 4614 @ $9.908 vs 26878 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$214.305

Apple Option Alert: May 16 $225 Puts Sweep (53) near the Bid: 2303 vs 12171 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: May 16 $225 Puts Sweep (53) near the Bid: 2303 @ $15.508 vs 12171 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$214.305

Apple Option Alert: Jun 20 $210 Puts Sweep (124) near the Ask: 1832 vs 26878 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Jun 20 $210 Puts Sweep (124) near the Ask: 1832 @ $9.932 vs 26878 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$214.29

Apple Option Alert: May 16 $225 Puts Sweep (89) near the Bid: 905 vs 12171 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: May 16 $225 Puts Sweep (89) near the Bid: 905 @ $15.515 vs 12171 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$214.29

Apple Option Alert: May 16 $225 Puts Sweep (4) near the Bid: 625 vs 12171 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: May 16 $225 Puts Sweep (4) near the Bid: 625 @ $15.6 vs 12171 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$214.24

Apple Option Alert: Jun 20 $235 Calls at the Bid: 2000 vs 19392 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] 

Apple Option Alert: Jun 20 $235 Calls at the Bid: 2000 @ $4.3 vs 19392 OI; Earnings 5/1 After Close [est] Ref=$212.73

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Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.

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Apple shares are trading lower. B of A Securities cut its price target on the stock from $265 to $250.

Apple's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NYSE">AAPL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 129.68 million shares sold short, which is 0.86% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.29 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Apple Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743703247_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Apple has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Apple's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Apple's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.98%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Analysts weigh in on the impact<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44616760/donald-trump-sets-reciprocal-tariffs-on-key-trade-partners-in-historic-policy-shock"> newly imposed reciprocal tariffs</a> by President Donald Trump on other countries and the effect it could have on Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and its products, such as the iPhone.
The Apple Analysts: Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Buy rating on Apple with a $263 price target.
Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth reiterated a Strong Buy rating on Apple and raised the price target from $295 to $300.
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Rosenblatt on AAPL: American icon Apple could be severely impacted by the tariffs, Crockett said in a new investor note.
"Trump tariffs could blow up Apple," Crockett said.
The analyst said the quick math suggests Apple could face $39.5 billion of tariff costs.
"We believe that close to 100% of iPhones sold in the U.S. are made in China, 90% of Macs, 80% of iPads, 90% of Apple Watches and 35% of Airpods."
The analyst said these products are also made in Vietnam. Tariffs on China and Vietnam are 54% and 46%, respectively.
"This looks pretty tough."
Without Apple raising prices, the analyst estimates that operating profits and earnings per share could be down by around 32% annually. Raising prices could offset demand, the analyst warned.
"We note that Apple's main rival in the U.S., Samsung, is based in South Korea upon which Trump just levied 25% tariffs. So Samsung, as it stands now, could be meaningfully competitively advantaged, tariff-wise."
Crockett also questions if China will retaliate and try to hurt Apple in the country to help its own local smartphone makers.
The analyst said Apple moving iPhone production to the U.S. would be "hard to do economically" and can't happen for years.
Tigress on AAPL: Services growth and the integration of Apple Intelligence are future catalysts for Apple, Feinseth writes in a new investor note.
The analyst said these two items and Apple's growing customer base will "continue to drive ongoing revenue and cash flow growth."
"AAPL's ongoing integration of Apple Intelligence will increasingly enhance the cadence of new product introductions and drive Services growth and further growth of its ecosystem," Feinseth said.
Feinseth said Apple Intelligence will help grow new product sales and Services revenue in the future.
"Strength in Services revenue continues to be driven by expanded application and services with new offerings in Apple Arcade games and new programming on Fitness+."
The analyst highlighted Apple's installed base of active devices hitting an all-time high in the most recently reported quarter.
"AAPL remains a must-own stock driven by its industry leadership position and significant Economic Earnings power, brand equity, loyal customer base, cash generation ability, increasingly strong balance sheet, and ability to innovate to create new products as it expands its ecosystem."
AAPL Price Action: Apple stock is down 8.73% to $204.31 on Thursday at publication versus a 52-week trading range of $164.08 to $260.09. Apple stock is down 15.6% year-to-date in 2025.
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'Trump Tariffs Could Blow Up Apple': Analyst Estimates $39.5 Billion Impact

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>21.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WULF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>179</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$137.9K</td>
<td>18.5K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$173.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$2.8 million</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>134</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$256.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>568</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$128.6K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>522</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>534</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $363.0 per contract. There were 2550 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 2281 contract(s) at a $217.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $13.0 per contract. There were 2608 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WULF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 2240 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $14.0 per contract. There were 179 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 310 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $137.9K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 18536 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 169 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $173.0K, with a price of $173.0 per contract. There were 2747 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2051 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 441 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 1336 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.8 million, with a price of $2145.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1959 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 134 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 14 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $2510.0 per contract. There were 134 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1283 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $256.2K, with a price of $731.0 per contract. There were 1151 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 568 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 78 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $128.6K, with a price of $1607.0 per contract. There were 14050 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 522 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding STM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 288 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $18.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $198.0 per contract. There were 534 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

President Donald Trump's sweeping new trade tariffs sent shockwaves through global markets on Thursday, triggering a massive sell-off that echoed the COVID-19 pandemic-era routs, as investor risk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">appetite vanished in a flash.</a>
Wall Street saw a staggering $2 trillion in market cap erased, with the U.S.&#8217;s biggest 10 companies shedding $1 trillion alone.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) plunged 8.7%, staring down its worst day since March 2020 and wiping out nearly $300 billion in value. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) tumbled 6.4%, losing $171.9 billion, while Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) dropped 8%, on pace for a $166 billion hit.
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<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>% Daily Change</th>
<th>Market Cap Loss ($B)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Apple</td>
<td>-8.74%</td>
<td>-293.95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA</td>
<td>-6.38%</td>
<td>-171.89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon</td>
<td>-8.03%</td>
<td>-166.80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>-6.64%</td>
<td>-98.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>-3.26%</td>
<td>-62.74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>-7.63%</td>
<td>-61.74</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>-2.04%</td>
<td>-57.96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>-5.80%</td>
<td>-52.76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>-6.69%</td>
<td>-45.99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>-9.93%</td>
<td>-31.60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<tr>
<td>Total</td>
<td></td>
<td>-1043.67</td>
</tr>
</tfoot>
</table>
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The S&amp;P 500 fell nearly 4%, poised for its worst session since September 2022, and sank to a seven-month low. Small caps took the brunt of the sell-off, with the Russell 2000 plunging over 5% and officially entering a bear market, now down more than 20% from its 2024 peak.
Fears of retaliatory action from key U.S. trading partners dragged every major sector into the red, except for defensive plays like consumer staples and utilities.
Consumer discretionary stocks were slammed. Apparel names posted double-digit losses: Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>), Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) and Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>) each dropped between 10% and 16%.
Cruise lines were also hit hard: Norwegian Cruise Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) sank 13%, Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) fell 10%, and Royal Caribbean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) slid 9%.
Bond markets saw a mild flight to safety. Treasury yields edged lower, yet the U.S. dollar weakened 1.6%, with the DXY index heading for its worst day since November 2022.
Commodities weren't spared. Oil prices nosedived on fears of a global slowdown, worsened by OPEC+'s surprise move to raise output. West Texas Intermediate crude plunged 7.5%, slipping below $70 per barrel.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) showed relative resilience in the carnage, dipping just 1% and holding above $81,600.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance in Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,908.76</td>
<td>-3.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,449.64</td>
<td>-3.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,751.99</td>
<td>-4.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,929.91</td>
<td>-5.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 3.6% to $544.20.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) tumbled 3% to $409.26.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;plummeted 4.2% to $456.21.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) nosedived 5.4% to 191.63.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) tanked, down 5.6%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Other Major Stock, ETFs Moves To Know</h1>
<ul>
<li>Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) up 7.8%</li>
<li>Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) down 26%,</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>), up 7.8%</li>
<li>Kohls Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) down 25%</li>
<li>VanEck Vietnam ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNM#NYSE">VNM</a>) down 10.2%</li>
<li>iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) up 4.7%, </li>
<li>iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWT#NYSE">EWT</a>) down 4%. </li>
</ul>
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In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) alongside its primary competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Apple Background</h3>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc</td>
<td>35.54</td>
<td>50.38</td>
<td>8.66</td>
<td>58.74%</td>
<td>$45.91</td>
<td>$58.27</td>
<td>3.95%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co</td>
<td>7.75</td>
<td>0.84</td>
<td>0.70</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
<td>$1.11</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>16.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer Inc</td>
<td>15.26</td>
<td>3.34</td>
<td>1.07</td>
<td>5.29%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>54.93%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NetApp Inc</td>
<td>16.76</td>
<td>18.77</td>
<td>2.93</td>
<td>31.69%</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>2.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pure Storage Inc</td>
<td>148.42</td>
<td>11.48</td>
<td>4.98</td>
<td>3.12%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.59</td>
<td>11.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Digital Corp</td>
<td>12.08</td>
<td>1.20</td>
<td>0.92</td>
<td>4.89%</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>41.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eastman Kodak Co</td>
<td>6.96</td>
<td>0.79</td>
<td>0.55</td>
<td>2.46%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>-3.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Turtle Beach Corp</td>
<td>19.31</td>
<td>2.49</td>
<td>0.84</td>
<td>18.11%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>46.76%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AstroNova Inc</td>
<td>17.53</td>
<td>0.73</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.26%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>7.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>30.51</td>
<td>4.96</td>
<td>1.55</td>
<td>8.53%</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>22.16%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>Upon a comprehensive analysis of Apple, the following trends can be discerned: 
<ul>
<li>
The Price to Earnings ratio of 35.54 for this company is 1.16x above the industry average, indicating a premium valuation associated with the stock.
</li>
<li>
It could be trading at a premium in relation to its book value, as indicated by its Price to Book ratio of 50.38 which exceeds the industry average by 10.16x.
</li>
<li>
With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 8.66, which is 5.59x the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 58.74% that is 50.21% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
The company exhibits higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $45.91 Billion, which is 117.72x above the industry average, implying stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The company has higher gross profit of $58.27 Billion, which indicates 73.76x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
With a revenue growth of 3.95%, which is much lower than the industry average of 22.16%, the company is experiencing a notable slowdown in sales expansion.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743692466_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that helps determine the level of financial risk associated with a company's capital structure.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating Apple against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
Apple is positioned in the middle in terms of the debt-to-equity ratio compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
This suggests a balanced financial structure, where the company maintains a moderate level of debt while also relying on equity financing with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Apple in the Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals industry, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to peers, indicating a potentially overvalued stock. On the other hand, Apple's high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and low revenue growth suggest strong profitability and operational efficiency relative to industry competitors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Market Analysis: Apple And Competitors In Technology Hardware, Storage &amp; Peripherals Industry

While the tariffs announced by President Donald Trump are already dragging markets deep into the red, early signs of strain are beginning to emerge in corporate health indicators, raising concerns that the services sector, the backbone of the U.S. economy, may no longer be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">able to sustain growth.</a>
The Institute for Supply Management&#8217;s Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey revealed a marked deterioration in sentiment among service-sector businesses last month, further igniting investor concerns on the state of the economy. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ISM Services PMI Falls More Than Expected</h3>
The ISM Services PMI fell sharply to 50.9% in March, down from 53.5% in February, which had been the highest reading since August 2023. The decline was steeper than expected, with forecasts pointing to a more modest drop to 53%.
This was the lowest reading since December and only marginally above the 50% threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
The Business Activity Index, a gauge of current output, actually strengthened to 55.9% in March from 54.4%, extending its expansion streak to 58 consecutive months. However, forward-looking indicators showed weakness.
The New Orders Index dropped to 50.4% from 52.2%, suggesting waning customer demand, while the Backlog of Orders Index slipped to 45.6%, down from 47.7%, marking a third straight month of contraction.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Employment Index Craters, Hiring Freezes Emerge</h3>
The most striking component of the report was the collapse in the Employment Index, which plunged to 46.2% from 53.9%—a 7.7 percentage point drop and a nine-month low, marking its first contraction in six months.
That's a red flag for a services sector that comprises nearly 80% of U.S. private-sector employment. The reading suggests that companies are either slowing down hiring, cutting jobs outright, or scaling back hours amid economic uncertainty.
In the ISM's qualitative commentary, respondents in professional, scientific and technical services reported a loosening labor market. They cited easier hiring conditions, declining staff turnover and a more abundant supply of high-quality job candidates.
One participant said, "Have been able to hire high-quality employees to fill open positions," while another described a "conservative view of the job market and economy," noting they are "not adding head count or resources."
Now, 19.2% of respondents anticipate reducing employment, up from 15% in February.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Inflation Still Hot Despite Easing Slightly</h3>
The Prices Index registered at 60.9%, down modestly from 62.6% in February, but still above the 60% mark for a fourth straight month. That signals input cost pressures remain elevated, even as demand cools.
The ISM also noted a surge in mentions of tariff-related cost pressures, citing "a significant increase this month in the number of respondents reporting cost increases due to tariff activity."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Stocks Fall, Traders Eye Four Rate Cuts</h3>
The weaker-than-expected ISM Services PMI intensified the tariff-driven selloff on Wall Street, dragging major U.S. equity indexes to new session lows.
The S&amp;P 500 index – as trakced by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – fell 4.1% to 5,440 points, eyeing the worst session since September 2022. 
The Nasdaq 100 – tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – sank 4.4%, hitting a 7-month low.
Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) were down 8.5%, on track for their worst day since March 2020. 
Similarly, major banks like Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) fell 8.7% and 9.10%, eyeing their worst days in five years. 
Ralph Lauren (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>) was the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s worst performer for the day, down 17%, also heading for its worst session since March 2020.
In money markets, traders ramped up bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts following the downbeat economic data. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the probability of four 25-basis-point cuts by December 2025 surged to as high as 67%. 
The shift in expectations triggered a sharp selloff in the U.S. dollar, which plunged 2.1%—its steepest single-day drop since November 2022.
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US Services Sector Slows Sharply As Hiring Drops, Tariff Pressures Mount

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is taking it on the chin as President Donald Trump's surprise tariff barrage sends shockwaves <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44621408/market-access-has-a-price-trump-unveils-list-of-tariffs-countries-targeted">through the tech sector</a>. 
The stock slumped about 9.5% in early market trading Thursday, extending a brutal monthlong slide that has already shaved off more than 13%. If the trend persists, the stock could soon make <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/death-cross">a Death Cross</a> — a classic bearish signal.
With fresh levies on China, Vietnam, and India &#8211; the backbone of Apple's supply chain &#8211; investors are scrambling to assess just how deep the damage could go.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Tariff Toll: A Worst-Case Scenario?</h2>
Wedbush analyst and long time <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44598088/trumps-liberation-day-creates-major-uncertainty-for-big-tech-analyst-dan-ives-says">Apple bull Daniel Ives</a> didn't mince words. He called Trump's 34% China tariff a "jaw-dropper" and warned that the tech sector is in for a rough ride.
And it's not just China. Apple's diversification efforts in Vietnam and India are also under siege, with Trump slapping 46% and 26% tariffs on imports from those countries.
The result? A supply chain squeeze that could force Apple to either absorb the costs or pass them on to consumers—neither of which is appealing.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apple Stock Technicals Turn Bearish</h2>
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With the sell-off, technical indicators for Apple stock have turned red. Apple&#8217;s stock price of $202.77 now trades way below its eight-day and 20-day simple moving averages (SMAs), a bearish sign for active traders.
Moreover, the 50-day and 200-day SMAs suggest further downside lying way above at $229.72 and $229.15, respectively. If the trend continues, the converging 50-day and 200-day SMAs may soon form a Death Cross &#8211; firming the bearish streak that has just set in.
The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator at a negative 4.08 is firmly in bearish territory, while the RSI (relative strength index) at 31.70 hovers around oversold territory. Any further dip in the RSI could trigger a bounce back if buying pressure exists.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can Apple Catch A Break?</h2>
In Trump's first term, Apple managed to sidestep major tariffs thanks to strategic lobbying. 
The big question is whether history will repeat itself or if these levies will stick, putting long-term pressure on margins.
Some investors are already arguing that the market reaction is overblown, but with uncertainty gripping the tech sector, Apple stock&#8217;s fate may rest on what comes next from Washington.
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For many investors, dividend-focused <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44565770/30-year-old-with-65k-in-stocks-sparks-debate-focusing-mostly-on-etfs-but-now-betting-on-bonds-small-caps-and-international-plays">stocks</a> and funds provide a way to generate passive income, whether to supplement retirement, cover day-to-day <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43768530/should-married-couples-split-expenses-dave-ramsey-says-no-youre-married-not-roommates">expenses</a>, or even finance small luxuries like annual vacations.
While some aim for significant <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44518501/20-year-old-university-student-wants-help-with-buying-dividend-stocks-whats-the-best-way-to-start-reddit-weights-in">dividend</a> payouts to replace their salary, others are happy with modest but constant returns that offer a little extra financial freedom.
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This is the case of a Reddit user who is exploring this approach. With $30,000 to invest, he's seeking long-term dividend stocks that can grow over the next 20 years until retirement. While he already holds dividend-paying stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Walt Disney&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), he wants to expand his portfolio for stability and future income, even if it's just enough to cover yearly vacations.
&#8220;I currently have some stocks that give out dividends (Apple, Disney) but I&#8217;m looking for others. Long-term stability, that my wife and I can use the dividends as another form of income say in 20 years. Even if it&#8217;s just enough to pay for a yearly vacation here or there. Any thoughts on good companies to choose from?&#8221; he asked.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where to Invest $30,000 to Generate Enough Income to Cover Yearly Vacations? Reddit Answers</h2>
Put the Money in an ETF
Several commenters recommended Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) as a core holding because of its dividend yield, historical growth, and the low-risk, diversified exposure it offers investors.
&#8220;Go all in SCHD. Low risk, nice 3.5% starting yield and it will just keep growing,&#8221; a commenter said.
Reinforcing the idea that SCHD fits the poster&#8217;s long-term stability and dividend payout need, this Redditor also suggested he goes with SCHD: &#8220;Since you want some growth and decent payout, SCHD is a great option. 3.5% dividends and 11% growth over the last 10 years each year.&#8221;
&#8220;I would stick with S&amp;P 500 ETFs being young. Put it in a self-direct investment retirement account to avoid taxes,&#8221; a comment reads.
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Consider High-Yield Dividend Stocks and Trusts
Several commenters suggested higher-yield assets that would generate higher payouts for the investor in the long run.
&#8220;If you want higher yield stocks check: [Verizon Communications (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>)], [AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>)], [Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], [British American Tobacco (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bti#NYSE">BTI</a>)],&#8221; a Redditor recommended.
A commenter mentioned United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) as a great pick since the company seems to start focusing on higher profit margin areas.
&#8220;UPS pays a solid dividend and the share price has been beaten down a lot on the news that they are reducing Amazon deliveries to focus on higher profit margin areas,&#8221; he said.
Suggesting a very detailed portfolio allocation, this Redditor mentioned several ETFs and individual stocks that he considers would help the poster reach his dividend and growth goals.
&#8220;[Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/voo#NYSE">VOO</a>)] $5,000, 1.25% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] SCHD $5,000, 3.5% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan], [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)], [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​] ($5,000), 8% combined dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ori#NYSE">ORI</a>)] $2,000, 3% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Waste Management (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wm#NYSE">WM</a>)] and [Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adp#NASDAQ">ADP</a>)] ($3,000), 2% average dividend. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Pfizer (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pfe#NYSE">PFE</a>)] and [Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jnj#NYSE">JNJ</a>)] $2,000, 4.75% average dividend. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jpm#NYSE">JPM</a>)] and [UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)] $2,000, 2% average dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] AAPL and [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)] $2,000. [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)] and MO $2,000, 5% average dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] JPM or [American Express (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/axp#NYSE">AXP</a>)] $2,000. JPM has good potential growth,&#8221; the suggestion says.
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Man With $30K To Deploy Wants Dividends For Life – 'Even If It's Just Enough To Pay For A Yearly Vacation Here Or There,' Reddit Reacts

Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) founder Bill Gates nostalgically looks back on the computer code he wrote 50 years ago, which played a pivotal role in the creation of the tech giant.
What Happened: Gates reminisced about the early days of Microsoft in a blog post. He and his late high school friend, Paul Allen, were inspired by a 1975 article&nbsp;about the Altair 8800, a&nbsp;minicomputer powered by a chip from the then-unknown tech company, Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>). This prompted them to assure Altair&#8217;s manufacturer, Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems, that they had developed software to operate the hardware, even though they had not yet written the code.
After two months of rigorous effort, Gates finished the code that laid the groundwork for Altair&#8217;s first operating system. This code later formed the basis for Microsoft&#8217;s suite of software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Windows operating system.
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&#8220;That code remains the coolest I&#8217;ve ever written,&#8221; Gates mentioned in his blog post, which also provides an option to download the original program. &#8220;That was the revolution,&#8221; he added in his official YouTube video, &#8220;That&nbsp;was the thing that ushered&nbsp;in personal computing.&#8221;
Why It Matters: As Bill Gates nears his 70th birthday in October, he has been reflecting on his past. His February memoir delves into his early years and his relationship with the late Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) co-founder, Steve Jobs.
Gates&#8217; reflection on the early days of Microsoft comes at a time when the company is thriving more than ever. Despite Gates&#8217; initial fears about Microsoft&#8217;s future when he stepped down as CEO in 2000, the company has charted an impressive course over the years. 
The co-founder <a href="https://benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44548575/bill-gates-says-he-feared-microsoft-would-struggle-without-him-now-its-worth-3-trillion-and-thriving">once expressed </a>a deep concern about Microsoft's future when he stepped down as CEO. He worried the company might lose its famed standard of excellence and that the chance to guide it back might one day be missed. Despite these early misgivings, Microsoft is now worth $3 trillion and continues to thrive.
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Bill Gates Shares Original Code That Started It All As Microsoft Celebrates 50 Years: 'That Was The Revolution'

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<li>TSLA</li>
<li>NVDA</li>
<li>GLD</li>
<li>AAPL</li>
<li>MCD</li>
<li>QQQ</li>
<li>GOOGL</li>
<li>ASIA</li>
<li>AMZN</li>
<li>MAGA</li>
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Top 10 Trending Stocks On WallStreetBets As Of April 3, 2025 (Via Swaggy Stocks)

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>B of A Securities cut Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) price target from $265 to $250. B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan maintained a Buy rating. Apple shares closed at $223.89 on Wednesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Truist Securities raised the price target for The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) from $180 to $185. Truist Securities analyst Bill Chappell maintained a Buy rating. Procter &amp; Gamble shares closed at $169.50 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan cut M&amp;T Bank Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) price target from $212.5 to $186.5. JP Morgan analyst Andrew Dietrich maintained a Neutral rating. M&amp;T Bank shares closed at $179.71 on Wednesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MTB/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley cut the price target for RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) from $530 to $300. Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman maintained an Overweight rating. RH shares closed at $249.35 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods cut the price target for nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) from $40 to $28. Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Ryan Tomasello maintained an Outperform rating. nCino shares closed at $22.59 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCNO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group cut Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ST#NYSE">ST</a>) price target from $40 to $27. Evercore ISI Group analyst Amit Daryanani downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line. Sensata Technologies shares settled at $24.61 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies cut Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) price target from $54 to $44. Jefferies analyst Sean Milligan maintained an Underperform rating. Enphase Energy shares closed at $62.52 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENPH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity raised Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRAD#NASDAQ">SRAD</a>) price target from $30 to $32. Canaccord Genuity analyst Michael Graham maintained a Buy rating. Sportradar shares closed at $22.20 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRAD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird slashed the price target for Fluor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>) from $46 to $43. Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintained a Neutral rating. Fluor shares settled at $37.22 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham cut Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) price target from $202 to $183. Needham analyst Gil Blum maintained a Buy rating. Sarepta Therapeutics shares closed at $62.47 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRPT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Apple To $250? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Thursday

B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan maintains Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $265 to $250.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Apple, Lowers Price Target to $250

U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling more than 1,000 points on Thursday.
Shares of RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported weaker-than-<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44616824/rh-q4-earnings-shares-sink-as-revenue-eps-miss-expectations">expected fourth-quarter financial results.</a>
RH reported fourth-quarter revenue of $812.41 million, missing the consensus estimate of $829.56 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The luxury retailer reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.58 per share, missing analyst estimates of $1.92 per share.
RH shares dipped 26.6% to $182.97 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>AdvanSix Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASIX#NYSE">ASIX</a>) dipped 29% to $16.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBB#NYSE">HBB</a>) fell 24.7% to $15.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTF#NASDAQ">WTF</a>) shares dipped 20.3% to $5.60 in pre-market trading following a 65% decline on Wednesday. Waton Financial announced the closing of initial public offering with simultaneous full exercise of the over-allotment option.</li>
<li>RxSight, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXST#NASDAQ">RXST</a>) shares fell 19.2% to $21.00 in pre-market trading after the company announced preliminary first quarter revenue and revised 2025 guidance.</li>
<li>Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FC#NYSE">FC</a>) shares tumbled 14.4% to $23.87 in pre-market trading following weak quarterly sales.</li>
<li>lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) fell 13% to $246.00 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) fell 12.6% to $19.57 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) dipped 11.6% to $57.44 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Thryv Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THRY#NASDAQ">THRY</a>) dipped 10.1% to $11.79 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BV#NYSE">BV</a>) dipped 8.3% to $12.23 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) fell 7.4% to $207.25 in pre-market trading. Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintained Apple with a Strong Buy and raised the price target from $295 to $300.</li>
<li>CNB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCNE#NASDAQ">CCNE</a>) fell 6.8% to $20.97 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 5.7% to $266.66 in pre-market trading after gaining over 5% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) dipped 5.3% to $104.56 in pre-market trading.</li>
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RH Posts Downbeat Earnings, Joins Apple, Tesla, Nvidia And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday's Pre-Market Session

Throughout the last three months, 25 analysts have evaluated Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Apple, revealing an average target of $259.2, a high estimate of $325.00, and a low estimate of $183.00. This current average has increased by 0.18% from the previous average price target of $258.73. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743681651_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Apple. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Strong Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amit Daryanani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erik Woodring</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Erik Woodring</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amit Daryanani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wamsi Mohan</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$197.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edison Lee</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$202.33</td>
<td>$200.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ng</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$294.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barton Crockett</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$262.00</td>
<td>$262.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wamsi Mohan</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Ng</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Long</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Mcnealy</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$200.75</td>
<td>$211.84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ananda Baruah</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samik Chatterjee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Martin</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Moffett</td>
<td>MoffettNathanson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Apple. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Apple compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Apple's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Apple's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Apple</h2>
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
<h3>Apple's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Apple's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.95%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 29.23%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Apple's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 58.74%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 10.25%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Apple's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.45. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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RH: -27% &#x7C; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44615129">RH shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 financial results and missed its adjusted EPS and revenue estimates.</a>
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AAPL: -7% &#x7C; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44624755">Tigress Financial Maintains Strong Buy on Apple, Raises Price Target to $300</a>

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Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintains Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $295 to $300.

Tigress Financial Maintains Strong Buy on Apple, Raises Price Target to $300

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said on Thursday that President Donald Trump&#8216;s tariffs will cause an &#8220;oil crisis-like shock&#8221; to the economy, simultaneously spiking prices and unemployment while shrinking productive capacity.
What Happened: Summers <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-02/summers-says-trump-tariffs-to-impose-oil-shock-type-economic-hit">told</a> Bloomberg Television that the tariffs should be seen as &#8220;a supply shock,&#8221; comparable to &#8220;an oil-price spike or earthquake or a drought,&#8221; with significant economic consequences.
Potential economic losses, according to Summers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44622754/tariffs-are-most-expensive-and-masochistic-could-cost-30-trillion-to-the-economy-erasing-300k-per-family-explains">may amount to $30 trillion</a>, or significantly more than $300,000 for a household of four people.
The &#8220;reciprocal&#8221; duties, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44620686/sp-500-nasdaq-futures-plunge-over-3-as-trumps-reciprocal-tariff-plan-hits-market-confidence">go into effect on Apr. 9</a>, are half of what Trump says trading partners charge for American goods. The countries with the biggest duty rises include Sri Lanka (44%), Vietnam (46%), and China (34%).
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44621297/tesla-brand-wont-suffer-from-elon-musks-antics-says-analyst-despite-delivery-miss-8-stock-drop-in-after-hours-trading">Tesla Brand Won&#8217;t Suffer From Elon Musk&#8217;s &#8216;Antics,&#8217; Says Analyst Despite Delivery Miss, 8% Stock Drop In After-Hours Trading</a>
Why It Matters: The world&#8217;s markets responded quickly to what Trump referred to as &#8220;our Declaration of Economic Independence&#8221; and &#8220;Liberation Day.&#8221; Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by around 830 points as U.S. futures fell.
The &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech stocks bore the brunt, facing a projected $685 billion combined market value loss. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44620686/sp-500-nasdaq-futures-plunge-over-3-as-trumps-reciprocal-tariff-plan-hits-market-confidence">led declines, dropping 7.14%</a>.
Summers cited past analysis showing nearly a &#8220;dollar-for-dollar&#8221; impact on consumer prices from Trump&#8217;s first-term tariffs. &#8220;The proximate effect will be to boost prices, with effects then rippling out to include less employment and reduced investment,&#8221; he said. &#8220;This is a classic supply shock that puts the Federal Reserve in a very difficult position.&#8221;
Condemning the measure as &#8220;typical unilateral bullying,&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44620889/trumps-liberation-day-tariffs-roil-markets-as-china-slams-typical-unilateral-bullying-asian-markets-plunge">China threatened to take retaliatory action</a>. The Nikkei 225 in Japan dropped 2.95% on Thursday as Asian markets declined.
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Larry Summers Warns Trump's Tariffs Will Deliver 'Oil Crisis-Like Shock,' Slash $30 Trillion From Economy As Markets Plunge

Top U.S. technology multinationals, which have been the biggest beneficiaries of globalization, come to the fore as tariffs could heavily impact the cost of the goods sold by these firms.
What Happened: The data shared by Gina Martin Adams, the chief equity strategist and global director of equity strategy at Bloomberg Intelligence, shows the top tech companies in the U.S. that are likely to be impacted by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44621408/market-access-has-a-price-trump-unveils-list-of-tariffs-countries-targeted">tariffs announced</a> by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
These firms &#8220;may suffer the most as tariffs spark trade turmoil and threaten the long-expanding margin domination of American companies,&#8221; explains Adams.
The graphic shared by her shows that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/04/44620411/mark-zuckerberg-led-meta-set-to-face-truth-at-senate-hearing-over-china-operations-and-communist-party-censorship-efforts">Mark Zuckerberg</a>&#8216;s Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) spends less than 10% of the total amount required for them to produce their products and services in the U.S., making it the most vulnerable to tariffs.
The top 10 firms also include Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>).
Adams says that these firms could face more challenges in the wake of retaliation by other countries, further influencing the global supply chain. &#8220;White House tariffs may only be the start, as retaliations further strain global supply chains,&#8221; she adds.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">US multinationals, arguably the biggest driver and beneficiary of globalization, may suffer most as tariffs spark trade turmoil and threaten margin domination of American companies. White House tariffs may only be the start, as retaliations further strain global supply chains. <a href="https://t.co/kbopS2fsT8">pic.twitter.com/kbopS2fsT8</a>
&mdash; Gina Martin Adams (@GinaMartinAdams) <a href="https://twitter.com/GinaMartinAdams/status/1907580802222690759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44602836/tesla-short-interest-soars-to-2116-making-it-the-4th-largest-shorted-stock-heres-what-its-charts-are-indicating">Tesla Short Interest Soars To 21.16%, Making It 4th Most Shorted Stock Currently: Here&#8217;s What Its Charts Indicate</a>
Why It Matters: According to Adams, &#8220;Contrary to popular belief, mega-cap U.S. tech may be at considerable risk, with extremely high valuations and assumptions that margin moats will remain intact.
Companies with high facilities exposure and elevated cost of goods sold outside the U.S. face the greatest direct threats in the short run, while those with elevated revenue exposure are not immune.&#8221;
However, she adds, &#8220;Non-domestic stocks and defensive U.S. sectors may provide some haven as U.S. companies adjust to the new regime.&#8221;
Wedbush&#8217;s Daniel Ives adds that &#8220;Negotiations the only option at this point for White House.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We would characterize this slate of tariffs as &quot;worse than the worst case scenario&quot; the Street was fearing. The biggest focus will be the China 34% tariff and Taiwan 32% and how this impacts supply chain and demand. Negotiations the only option at this point for White House.
&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1907611902047338791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Whereas, Craig Shapiro of Bear Trap Reports contends by saying that Trump isn&#8217;t looking for concessions from trading partners, but &#8220;wants/needs the tariff revenues to help plug the fiscal deficit budget hole.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">What the market fails to realize is that Trump doesn&#39;t want concessions from trading partners. He wants/needs the tariff revenues to help plug the fiscal deficit budget hole <a href="https://t.co/nQf82Q2Zan">https://t.co/nQf82Q2Zan</a>
&mdash; Craig Shapiro (@ces921) <a href="https://twitter.com/ces921/status/1905609335599698141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Here&#8217;s how these top 10 firms listed by Adams have performed.
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<td>Companies</td>
<td>Wednesday After-Hours</td>
<td>YTD</td>
<td>One Year</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>-4.83%</td>
<td>-2.55%</td>
<td>15.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>)</td>
<td>-11.85%</td>
<td>-42.32%</td>
<td>-21.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>)</td>
<td>-3.74%</td>
<td>-10.36%</td>
<td>12.69%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>-5.79%</td>
<td>-14.65%</td>
<td>-43.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-7.14%</td>
<td>-8.19%</td>
<td>31.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)</td>
<td>-0.64%</td>
<td>23.26%</td>
<td>59.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>)</td>
<td>-3.32%</td>
<td>-15.23%</td>
<td>-43.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</td>
<td>0.02%</td>
<td>11.27%</td>
<td>4.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-Mobile Us Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)</td>
<td>-2.68%</td>
<td>20.51%</td>
<td>62.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Best Buy Co Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>-8.99%</td>
<td>-12.12%</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Ahead of the tariff announcements on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in trade. The SPY was up 0.63% to $564.52, while the QQQ advanced 0.73% to $476.15, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Thursday, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44620686/sp-500-nasdaq-futures-plunge-over-3-as-trumps-reciprocal-tariff-plan-hits-market-confidence">futures</a> of the Dow Jones index dropped 2.25%, whereas the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices also slumped by 3.02% and 3.52%, respectively.
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Meta, AMD, Apple, AT&T Among Biggest US Tech Giants That 'May Suffer The Most' As Tariffs Spark Trade Turmoil: Here's Why

U.S. stock futures plunged on Wednesday after President Donald Trump unveiled broad new tariffs on key trading partners, sparking fears of a global trade war that could further <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44618089/trumps-tariffs-surprise-triggers-carnage-magnificent-7-set-to-wipe-out-nearly-700-billion-in-market-value">weaken the U.S. economy</a>.
What Happened: Futures on the S&amp;P 500 plunged 2.7% to 5,557.75, while Nasdaq-100 futures tumbled 3.37% to 19,092.25 in after-hours trading. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 1.95% to 41,665.00, erasing nearly 830 points.
Trump unveiled a &#8220;reciprocal tariff rate&#8221; set at 50% of what trading partners charge the United States, including non-tariff barriers like currency manipulation and value-added taxes. 
&#8220;April 2nd, 2025 will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn,&#8221; Trump said, calling the move &#8220;our Declaration of Economic Independence.&#8221;
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44612478/musk-needs-to-navigate-brand-crisis-or-else-warns-analyst-tesla-delivery-number-was-a-disaster-for-the-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Musk Needs To ‘Navigate Brand Crisis Or Else,' Warns Analyst, Tesla's&nbsp;</a>‘<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44612478/musk-needs-to-navigate-brand-crisis-or-else-warns-analyst-tesla-delivery-number-was-a-disaster-for-the-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delivery Number Was A Disaster For The Bulls'</a>
Why It Matters: The &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off, projected to lose <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44618089/trumps-tariffs-surprise-triggers-carnage-magnificent-7-set-to-wipe-out-nearly-700-billion-in-market-value">a combined $685 billion in market value</a>. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) led declines in after-hours trading, dropping 7.14% and facing a potential $221.7 billion market cap loss. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 5.68%, while Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) declined 6.10%.
Leading economists expressed alarm, with Justin Wolfers calling the tariffs &#8220;monstrously destructive&#8221; and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers estimating potential economic losses of up to $20 trillion, or well <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44620423/trumps-sweeping-tariffs-could-cost-us-20-trillion-crash-markets-warn-economists-monstrously-destructive">over $200,000 per family of four</a>.
While Canada and Mexico were notably <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44620423/trumps-sweeping-tariffs-could-cost-us-20-trillion-crash-markets-warn-economists-monstrously-destructive">excluded from the tariff program</a>, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka face the steepest increases under the new system. As investors sought safety, gold futures gained 1.1%, with economist Peter Schiff predicting prices could reach $3,500 this month.
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03:11 PMMar 20, 2025	CALL	$255.00	Jan 16, 2026	287	1046	886	13	8057	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:49 AMMar 20, 2025	CALL	$330.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	2508	1104	87	2894	SWEEP	BULLISH
11:44 AMMar 20, 2025	PUT	$210.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	2267	308	48	4722	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
03:55 PMMar 19, 2025	PUT	$195.00	Mar 20, 2026	350	2794	600	32	8852	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:03 PMMar 18, 2025	PUT	$215.00	Apr 04, 2025	0	1950	1000	66	2975	TRADE	NEUTRAL
02:21 PMMar 18, 2025	CALL	$220.00	Mar 20, 2026	350	971	807	197	494	SWEEP	BEARISH
01:29 PMMar 18, 2025	PUT	$210.00	Jan 15, 2027	651	1406	1400	42	3316	TRADE	BEARISH
11:10 AMMar 18, 2025	CALL	$220.00	Dec 19, 2025	259	79	375	1	5862	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:58 AMMar 18, 2025	PUT	$210.00	Jun 20, 2025	77	9645	4614	36	26878	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:58 AMMar 18, 2025	PUT	$225.00	May 16, 2025	42	5513	2303	45	12171	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:58 AMMar 18, 2025	PUT	$210.00	Jun 20, 2025	77	4994	1832	19	26878	SWEEP	BEARISH
09:58 AMMar 18, 2025	PUT	$225.00	May 16, 2025	42	3192	905	26	12171	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:58 AMMar 18, 2025	PUT	$225.00	May 16, 2025	42	2276	625	19	12171	SWEEP	BULLISH
01:35 PMMar 17, 2025	CALL	$235.00	Jun 20, 2025	77	2627	2000	14	19392	TRADE	BEARISH