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Jefferies Downgrades Apple Amid Weak iPhone Sales

1/21/2025

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Jefferies downgraded Apple Inc. (AAPL) to "Underperform," lowering the price target to $200.75 due to weak iPhone sales.
Analysts expect Apple to fall short of its 5% revenue growth forecast for Q1 FY2025, predicting low single-digit growth for Q2.
The stock has dropped over 8% in 2024 amid subdued demand for AI features and possible product upgrade delays.
Despite the downgrade, most analysts retain a "Buy" rating, with an average price target of $246.14.

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Apple's recent downgrade by Jefferies echoes historical patterns of corporate struggles amid market shifts. Similar to the South Sea Bubble of 1720, where inflated expectations led to a crash, Apple's reliance on iPhone sales and AI features mirrors past speculative bubbles, highlighting the risks of over-dependence on singular product lines.

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Jefferies downgraded Apple Inc. (AAPL) to "Underperform," lowering the price target to $200.75 due to weak iPhone sales.
Analysts expect Apple to fall short of its 5% revenue growth forecast for Q1 FY2025, predicting low single-digit growth for Q2.
The stock has dropped over 8% in 2024 amid subdued demand for AI features and possible product upgrade delays.
Despite the downgrade, most analysts retain a "Buy" rating, with an average price target of $246.14.

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