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Apple (AAPL.O) Appoints New Head of Mergers and Acquisitions · Apple (AAPL.O) has appointed a new head of mergers and acquisitions.

AAPL: Apple Announces Smart Home Product Launch Event · Apple has announced a smart home product launch event scheduled for 10 13.

AAPL: Apple Speeds Up, Siri Does Not

Bloomberg reported that new Apple CEO John Ternus wants to release devices throughout the year rather than save launches for spring and fall events, and is considering cutting middle-management layers so engineers can work more closely with leadership.

AAPL: Apple, The King’s Trust Launch Initiative for Young Creatives · Apple and The King’s Trust are launching an immersive new education program, building on their longstanding partnership, to help young people move into the world of work.

AAPL: Apple Reportedly to Team With LG to Expand Smart Home · According to reports, Apple plans to partner with LG to expand its smart home efforts and introduce products such as door locks and cameras.

AAPL: Scott Galloway: Apple Wins AI by Arriving Late, New Home Hub Is the Test · Apple is expected to launch its first smart home hub in October.

AAPL: Apple Prepares Siri-Powered Smart Home Hub

Apple plans a Siri AI-powered smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV to expand its home ecosystem. The hub is designed as a central controller for connected devices, positioning Apple more directly against Amazon and Google in smart homes.

AAPL: Jim Cramer Says Buy Apple Stock for iPhone Duo, Calls $1,999 Foldable 'Amazing' · Cramer said on X to buy Apple stock because of the Duo, not smart home, and called the Duo "AMAZING." Priced at $1,999, the iPhone Duo will become available in the U.S. in October.

AAPL: Apple's New CEO Pressured to Drop China Chip Deal · John Ternus has barely settled into the CEO role when Washington pressures him to abandon the memory chip deal Tim Cook spent a year fighting to protect, arriving at the worst possible moment for iPhone pricing.

AAPL: Apple Folds & Meta Muses · In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, contributors Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Hall discuss.

AAPL: Apple Launches New Products Ahead of New CEO · Motley Fool contributors Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss the launch's impact on the bottom line and whether it signals Apple's direction under Ternus.

AAPL: Apple Plans India Apple Pay Debut Next Month · Apple plans to launch Apple Pay in India next month, starting with Axis Bank as an initial partner. The company is in talks with additional Indian lenders to extend support.

AAPL: Apple Shares Trade 16.41% Above GF Value as AI Agreement Faces Disclosure · A federal judge ordered X and SpaceXAI to produce their Apple agreement as OpenAI defends remaining antitrust claims.

AAPL: Hedy Adds Apple Private Cloud Compute to Its AI Meeting Assistant in iOS 27 · On iPhone and iPad with Apple Intelligence, session analysis can now run on Apple's servers, alongside Hedy's existing on-device and region-pinned cloud options.

AAPL: Apple may build AI servers with own chips and Nvidia networking · A reported server project could extend Apple's in-house silicon beyond its devices into enterprise computing.

AAPL: Apple Considers Return to Server Market, in Talks with Nvidia on Networking Tech · According to The Information, Apple's planned servers are expected to launch in 2029, targeting AI inference.

AAPL: EXCLUSIVE: Indian consumer regulator escalates probe into Apple's software warranty terms · India's consumer regulator is intensifying its investigation into Apple's software warranty terms.

AAPL: India regulator probes Apple software warranty terms · Documents show India's consumer regulator is investigating Apple's software warranty terms, alleging it charged excessive amounts for repairs caused by its own software updates.

AAPL: Apple Accepts Samsung's Storage Quote for first quarter Next Year · According to media reports, Apple has accepted Samsung Electronics' storage chip quote for the first quarter of next year.

AAPL: Apple Officially Launches Siri AI · Apple has officially released its Siri AI feature.

AAPL: Siri AI: More Capable and Personal, Now Available · Apple today released the next generation of Apple Intelligence.

Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI Resolve Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple · Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI have resolved their antitrust lawsuit against Apple.

Kalshi Eyes Leveraged Perpetual Futures on TSLA, NVDA, AAPL

Prediction-market platform Kalshi reportedly plans to seek approval for the first regulated U.S. perpetual futures tied to individual stocks, including Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia. The product would offer 24/7 leverage. This could broaden retail access to leveraged bets on volatile tech names.

AAPL: Apple iPhone 18 Upgrade Cycle Likely to Boost Some Suppliers · Apple's iPhone 18 upgrade cycle is likely to boost some suppliers. This matters because those suppliers could see stronger business from the upcoming cycle.

ORCL: Oracle, SpaceX, Cooper Cos., Macy's, Apple, Navan and More Stocks That Explain Today's Market

Stocks fell on Thursday as the market weighed strong earnings against growing inflationary pressures. Guggenheim analyst Simeon Siegel noted that gross margin may have missed expectations.