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Can Apple Stay Apple?

I am struggling to understand how Apple Inc.’s purported plan to dramatically expand its digital-advertising business makes sense for a company that has successfully differentiated itself by selling products and services, rather than information about its customers. A sad face emoticon is seen on an iPhone in this photo illustration on...
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Apple gets downgraded on concern services focus won’t deliver big profits

The optimism over Apple's services opportunity is overblown, according to one Wall Street firm. Maxim Group lowered its rating to hold from buy for Apple shares, predicting the company's subscription businesses will disappoint investors. "Prior survey data indicates attach rates for subscription services will be at best 30%, likely lower given...
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