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Apple leads surge in global tech shares after Trump tariff relief - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 22d ago

Apple leads surge in global tech shares after Trump tariff relief - The Economic Times

Global tech shares, led by Apple, surged after President Trump's tariff relief announcement, exempting major chipmakers committed to U.S. manufacturing. Apple's stock rose due to its $100 billion U.S. investment pledge. Chipmakers like AMD, Intel, and Nvidia experienced gains, and TSMC hit record highs. However, the Philippines and Malaysia expressed concerns about potential impacts on their semiconductor exports, seeking clarity on the new tariffs, which could severely affect their economies.

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Apple prices first bond offering in 2 years

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Economic Times · 3m ago

Apple prices first bond offering in 2 years

Apple raised $4.5 billion through bond offerings, its first in two years, to fund stock buybacks and debt repayment. The issuance included various bond maturities and attracted substantial demand, with orders hitting $10 billion. This activity is part of a broader surge in new debt offerings amid improving credit spreads and market conditions post-tariff relief announcements. High demand for investment-grade bonds reflects investor preference for stable returns amid economic uncertainties.

Apple shares rise after strong quarterly results amid tariff woes, competition - The Economic Times

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Economic Times · 28d ago

Apple shares rise after strong quarterly results amid tariff woes, competition - The Economic Times

Apple shares rose by 2% in premarket trading after posting strong quarterly results, driven by a rebound in iPhone sales and the fastest revenue growth since 2021. Despite facing global trade tensions, tariff impacts, and intense AI competition, Apple projected better-than-expected growth, with a "mid to high single digit" forecast. The company continues to balance its manufacturing across India and Vietnam, dealing with competitive pressures from rivals like Samsung and Alphabet in both hardware and AI spaces.

India's iPhone, smartphone exports to US have 20% tariff edge over China after exemption: Industry

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Economic Times · 4m ago

India's iPhone, smartphone exports to US have 20% tariff edge over China after exemption: Industry

India's smartphone and electronic exports to the US, including iPhones, will be 20% cheaper than those from China, thanks to US tariff exemptions. This shift, driven by the Trump administration's policy amendments, offers a significant cost advantage for Indian exports. The move provides timely relief to the global tech industry, potentially making India a preferred manufacturing hub. With India’s mobile exports surging, the country stands to benefit from further scaling operations in global electronics value chains.

Apple plans to invest another $100 billion in US manufacturing amid tariff pressure - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 22d ago

Apple plans to invest another $100 billion in US manufacturing amid tariff pressure - The Economic Times

Apple plans to invest $100 billion in US manufacturing amid tariff pressure from the Trump administration. President Trump, advocating for US production, is expected to announce this initiative with Apple CEO Tim Cook. This move follows Apple's $500 billion investment plan to bolster its AI infrastructure and mitigate tariff impacts. A new factory in Texas and a manufacturing academy in Detroit are part of the strategy to foster AI-driven production techniques within the US.

Apple, Tesla, other tech stocks see historic gains after Trump pauses tariffs

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Apple, Tesla, other tech stocks see historic gains after Trump pauses tariffs

Global stocks rallied after President Trump announced a pause on recently imposed tariffs, notably benefiting tech stocks. The Nasdaq Composite surged over 12%, its second-best day ever. Apple gained over 15% following a tough period, despite ongoing concerns over tariffs on China, its manufacturing hub. Tesla, Nvidia, and Meta Platforms also saw significant increases, alongside Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet. Asian markets, particularly Japan, echoed this surge following the US market's historic gains.

Major China-listed Apple suppliers including Luxshare, Goertek fall after Trump's tariff threats

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Economic Times · 3m ago

Major China-listed Apple suppliers including Luxshare, Goertek fall after Trump's tariff threats

Major China-listed Apple suppliers, such as Luxshare, Goertek, and Lens Tech, experienced a sharp decline after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imported iPhones. This development was a result of Trump's warning on Friday to intensify the trade war with China. The potential levy on iPhones purchased by U.S. consumers caused significant market uncertainty for these suppliers.

Walmart Layoffs: Who is Suresh Kumar, the Indian-origin CTO in news amid latest job cuts

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Economic Times · 3m ago

Walmart Layoffs: Who is Suresh Kumar, the Indian-origin CTO in news amid latest job cuts

Walmart announced plans to cut 1,500 jobs at its Bentonville headquarters to streamline operations amid economic challenges. The layoffs, affecting the global tech team and others, will create new positions to enhance decision-making. Suresh Kumar, Walmart's Indian-origin CTO, has extensive experience from Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, and earns $15.98 million annually. Amid criticisms about H-1B hiring, Kumar's leadership and Walmart's tariff issues, highlighted by Trump, continue to draw attention.

Apple’s Tim Cook meets with Trump as tariffs threaten iPhones

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Economic Times · 6m ago

Apple’s Tim Cook meets with Trump as tariffs threaten iPhones

Apple CEO Tim Cook is meeting with President Trump at the White House as Apple faces challenges from U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods and potential Chinese probes into its policies. The meeting aims to address the risk of Apple being caught in escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Cook and Apple have historically maintained a strategic relationship with Trump, securing tariff exemptions, although future exemptions remain uncertain due to Trump's broader tariff strategies.

Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

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Economic Times · 4m ago

Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

President Donald Trump indicated he might consider tariff relief for China if it approves a sale agreement for TikTok, owned by ByteDance. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump highlighted the potential use of tariffs as a negotiation tool, suggesting China might exchange TikTok's approval for tariff concessions. TikTok faces an April 5 deadline to find a non-Chinese buyer to avoid a U.S. ban. Discussions involved multiple investors, and Trump's administration is close to a deal.

India, an exciting market for tech, AI: Microsoft India President - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5d ago

India, an exciting market for tech, AI: Microsoft India President - The Economic Times

Microsoft India President Puneet Chandok highlights India's potential as a significant technology and AI market. With AI contributing to 30% of Microsoft's code, a "tech debt" necessitates more engineers and applications. Microsoft commits $3 billion to India's cloud and AI infrastructure, aiming to skill 10 million people. India leads in AI leadership transformation, with 93% of leaders integrating AI. Economic ties foster global growth as Microsoft deepens its India engagement.

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