📉 Apple Hits a Rough Patch: Worst Day Since August 📉

Apple's stock dropped 4% on Thursday, marking its worst single-day performance since August 5. The decline follows reports of slowing iPhone sales in China and doubts surrounding the impact of its AI initiatives.

📊 Key Points:

Apple’s stock is now down 12% from its December peak, making it the worst performer among the top seven tech giants in 2025.
China Struggles:Apple fell to third place in China’s smartphone market in 2024, behind Vivo and Huawei.
Shipments dropped 17% YoY, with Apple holding just 15% market share.

AI Challenges: Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple Intelligence isn’t driving iPhone demand or boosting hardware cycles.
Supply Chain Impact: TSMC forecasts a 6% drop in Q1 smartphone chip sales, underscoring seasonal and demand challenges.
🚨 All eyes are on Apple's Q4 earnings report on Jan. 30. Will China’s cooling demand and AI skepticism cast a longer shadow over Cupertino's growth plans?
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