Apple Inc.

Apple fans have seen no signs of the start of the "supercycle" they've long awaited  

Investors were not impressed with the new iPhones. Apple's stock declined 

Alphabet Inc.

Apple is leaving AI chief Robbie Walker, sources told Bloomberg on Friday. He was responsible for creating a new Web search engine to compete with Perplexity and ChatGPT. It was scheduled to launch next year - and was expected to close Apple's gap in the AI race. The news of the alleged departure of a key employee came 3 days after the traditional iPhone presentation. Journalist Roman Mighty wrote why Apple decided not to catch up with competitors, but to use their developments - as it was already under Steve Jobs.

Intelligence for hire: will Apple's presentation help it get back in the big game

Apple shares are already trading at Wall Street's consensus estimate for the next 12 months

Apple is preparing to unveil new iPhones. What do analysts advise to do with the stock? 

Analysts believe the new slim iPhone Air may be more in demand than expected

JPMorgan has found a new driver for Apple stock. What should traders watch out for at the presentation?

NVIDIA Corporation

Figma

Intel Corporation

Nvidia shares lost 3.5% after a weak report on key AI chips and uncertainty over exports to China. Intel warned that having a new shareholder - the US government - could complicate the company's overseas business. Figma's quotes collapsed after neutral Wall Street estimates, analysts consider the company's shares overvalued. Core inflation in the U.S. in July rose at the fastest pace in five months. About the main events from August 25 to 29 - in our review.

Highlights of the week: Nvidia and Figma disappointment, Intel risks, Apple expectations

The announcement of new iPhones is usually seen by investors as a reason to sell off, but if the company surprises with progress in AI, the stock could perform better than usual, says BofA

Apple has named a date for the presentation of new iPhones. How will it affect the stock?

Apple is preparing to launch a three-year plan for a major upgrade to the iconic iPhone

Ultra-thin Air, foldable smartphone and plans for iPhone 20: what to expect from Apple?

The outlook for the current quarter was better than Wall Street's expectations

Apple has best revenue growth in more than three years: duties have fueled iPhone demand

The stock is under double pressure - high product expectations and criticism of a weak AI strategy


Hopes for iPhone 17 and worries over AI: analysts divided ahead of Apple report

At the end of the second quarter, Apple was only fifth in the Chinese smartphone market with a share of about 15%

Apple has decided to close a branded store in China for the first time

The current quarter could be a bottom for Apple from which the company can push back, bank analysts said


'Pretty negative sentiment': why BofA advises buying Apple against the risks


Meta Platforms, Inc.

Apple has lost four key employees over the past few weeks.&nbsp;First, it was reported that Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/klucevoj-rukovoditel-apple-uhodit-v-sloznyj-moment-stoit-li-perezivat-investoram">considered</a> the company's second-in-command and a possible successor to CEO Tim Cook, had left the company. Meta later said it had hired <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-07/apple-loses-its-top-ai-models-executive-to-meta-s-hiring-spree">chief</a> AI officer Zhuomin Pan. And on Friday, July 18, Bloomberg sources reported that Mark Zuckerberg hired two more <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-17/meta-hires-two-key-apple-ai-experts-after-poaching-their-boss?srnd=homepage-europe">employees</a> from Apple's AI division - Mark Lee and Tom Gunther.