So, there's a company called IDC. They look at how many smartphones (like iPhones and other phones) are sold all over the world. They think that more people will buy smartphones next year, which is good news for companies like Apple. They also think that special smartphones that can use a new type of artificial intelligence (like what's in ChatGPT) will become more popular and could help Apple sell even more iPhones. Read from source...
Could be big impact
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Apple stock soared 27% in the last 12 months, vs. S&P 500's 2% gain.
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On March 9, 2023, AAPL was at $161.16, and on August 28, 2024, it was at $228.32 - that is an increase of 42.26% or an average of about 5.41% per month.
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Could this be a recent trend that could continue if the overall market condition remains favorable for tech stocks, especially for AAPL?
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The report by International Data Corporation (IDC) suggests that global smartphone shipments will rise by 5.8% in 2024, benefiting both Apple and Android markets. The IDC highlights Android's expected 7.1% growth, outpacing iOS in China, with GenAI smartphones capturing 18% market share. Apple's growth is expected to improve in 2025 with 4% year-over-year growth due to Apple Intelligence. Investors can gain exposure to Apple through Vanguard Div Appreciation ETF (VIG) and iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT).