Tim Cook
Apple sued by West Virginia for alleged failure to stop child sexual abuse material on iCloud, iOS devices
West Virginia’s attorney general has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Apple, alleging that it has failed to prevent child sexual abuse materials from being stored and shared via iOS devices and iCloud services. John “JB” McCuskey, a Republican, accused Apple of prioritizing privacy branding and its own business interests over child safety, while other […]
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Walmart earnings, Fed meeting minutes, Zuckerberg’s testimony and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. My spin class soundtrack of mainly Kesha’s music last night was more evidence that the 2016 aesthetic is back. Stock futures are lower this morning. The three major indexes are coming off a winning session. Here are five key things […]
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Apple’s stock has worst day since April as iPhone maker faces FTC scrutiny, reports of Siri delay
Apple just wrapped up its worst day on the stock market since April after reports surfaced about delays with Siri and as the company’s news app faced regulatory scrutiny. The stock dropped 5% on Thursday, wiping out its gain for the year and leaving it down almost 4% in 2026. The long-awaited artificial intelligence update […]
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FTC tells Tim Cook to look into reports Apple News is censoring conservatives
US businessman Tim Cook looks on during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 20, 2026. Ludovic Marin | AFP | Getty Images FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson has called on Tim Cook to review possible political bias in Apple News’ practices after allegations that the platform is censoring conservative news outlets. […]
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A ‘staggering’ number of people bought new iPhones last quarter—analysts explain why, and whether it’ll happen again soon
Apple CEO Tim Cook called his company’s recent iPhone sales surge “simply staggering” on Thursday. What was behind the iPhone 17 family’s successful debut? Analysts have a few theories. The company topped Wall Street’s expectations in the most recent quarter, posting $143.76 billion in total revenue for the period that included a 23% year-over-year bump […]
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Sandisk stock soars 14% after blowout earnings report shows overwhelming AI demand
Sandisk‘s stock popped 14% after the company crushed Wall Street’s fiscal second-quarter estimates, as the artificial intelligence boom sent demand for its chips skyrocketing. The flash storage memory company reported earnings of $6.20 per share, excluding items, blowing past the $3.62 per share expected by analysts surveyed by FactSet. Revenue totaled $3.03 billion, topping a […]
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Apple can’t secure enough chips as iPhone demand surges, memory prices rise
Apple CEO Tim Cook holds up a new iPhone 17 Pro during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, Sept. 9, 2025. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Apple reported blowout first-quarter earnings on Thursday, and predicted growth of as much as 16% in the current quarter, matching the period that just ended. […]
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What’s next for Apple stock after big iPhone sales everywhere, even China
Apple on Thursday evening reported a blowout holiday quarter, driven by a 23% increase in iPhone sales. A strong revenue guide for the current March quarter suggests this strong device cycle will continue. Revenue in Apple’s fiscal 2026 first quarter, which ended back on Dec. 27, rose 16% year over year to $143.76 billion, exceeding […]
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Apple acquires Israeli startup Q.ai
Apple CEO Tim Cook joins Apple employees at the Apple store as customers line up for the release of Apple new iPhone 17 models in New York on Sept. 19, 2025. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images Apple has acquired Israeli artificial intelligence startup Q.ai, a company representative confirmed on Thursday. No purchase price […]
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Apple set to report earnings: iPhone growth, AI, memory costs will be in focus in first quarter
Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures as he departs after a business leaders reception with the US President on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Apple is set to report fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday after the bell. Here’s […]
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