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Apple Inc.: Valuation, Growth Prospects, and Strategic Outlook

The Recent Disposition of Apple Shares by Carl Icahn

This past week marked a notable event in the investment world when legendary activist investor Carl Icahn disclosed that he had sold his entire position in Apple. The move came shortly after Apple’s latest earnings report, which reflected mixed signals about the company’s prospects. Icahn cited concerns over the Chinese market as a primary reason for his departure, highlighting macroeconomic risks that continue to loom over the tech giant. Despite this, Icahn also mentioned that, from a valuation standpoint, Apple remains cheap on a multiples basis, sparking ongoing debates about whether the stock is undervalued or losing its growth premium.