Apple Warns on Margins Despite Strong Holiday Sales Forecast

Apple guided to lower-than-expected gross margins for the holiday quarter, citing chip costs and AI investments, even as revenue forecast beat consensus. The margin compression signals rising input costs and strategic spending that may pressure near-term profitability. Market reaction likely hinges on whether AI-driven demand offsets margin dilution.

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