Apple Holds Up as Hot Inflation Hits Tech, With Investors Paying for iPhone Demand and AI Optionality
Apple shares rose 0.4% to $293.85 at midday Tuesday, outperforming Microsoft, Alphabet and Nvidia, which traded lower. The stock gained after record March-quarter results, a $100 billion buyback, and anticipation for AI announcements at WWDC. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% and Nasdaq dropped 1.6% as inflation rose 3.8% in April. Apple reported $111.2 billion in quarterly revenue and raised its dividend to $0.27 per share.