DRC, Apple and Belgium

Apple is accused of profiting from 'blood minerals'
Apple hit by Belgium probe from DRC over ‘blood minerals,’ FT reports
Belgium has started a criminal probe into allegations Apple (AAPL) knowingly sourced “blood minerals” from the Democratic Republic of Congo,
Belgium said to begin probe into DRC's allegations of Apple using conflict minerals
Belgium is moving ahead with its probe into allegations by the Democratic Republic of Congo that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) uses conflict minerals from the African country in its supply chain, and has appointed an investigative magistrate to oversee the case,
Apple loses smartphone crown in China as Vivo and Huawei outsell iPhone
Local smartphone makers Vivo and Huawei leapfrogged Apple to become the top two sellers in the Chinese market last year, dealing a blow to the iPhone maker as it struggles to introduce AI features on the mainland and fight competition from domestic rivals.
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Apple’s $1.8bn class action trial in UK to begin
The case, which was first launched in 2022, accuses Apple of abusing its market position by charging commissions up to 30% on App Store purchases.
Apple pushes deeper into banking with 4.15% savings rate—while crypto watches from the sidelines
Apple is getting a sweet slice of the personal finance pie without much risk and while offering little in the way of innovation.
EU reassesses tech probes into Apple, Google and Meta, FT reports
The European Commission is reevaluating its probes into tech giants including Apple , Meta and Alphabet's Google, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
Apple, Google and Meta tech probes being reassessed in EU - report
The European Commission is reevaluating its probes into companies including Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Alphabet's (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (GOOG) unit Google, the Financial Times reported.
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EU reassesses tech probes into Apple, Google and Meta: FT
The European Commission is reevaluating its probes into tech giants including Apple, Meta and Alphabet's Google, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Francis Maguire reports.
Apple's SWOT analysis: stock faces headwinds amid iphone sales concerns
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), the tech giant known for its innovative consumer electronics and services, is facing a complex market landscape as it enters 2025. With a market capitalization of $3.37 trillion and a YTD return of -10.
Apple vs. Tesla: Which Tech Giant Will Be the Better Investment in 2025?
Investing in stocks can take time and education to get it right and see significant returns. But even the most reliable stocks can go through surprising ups and downs based on a variety of
Wars and Rumors of Wars
Hollywood’s silence reveals the contours of our escalating conflict with China; we’re digesting the war on TikTok, instead.
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Apple Stock Tanked—Should You Buy Before January 30 Earnings?
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) are souring fast, with the iPhone maker plummeting into correction territory (down just north of 14% at the time of writing) over a relentless storm of analyst downgrades.
Apple Is the Worst-Performing Dow Jones Stock So Far in 2025. Is the Sell-Off a Buying Opportunity?
Apple stock has continued to run higher while its sales and earnings growth dramatically slowed, especially in the last two years. Over the last five years, the stock price is up 262%, revenue is up just 45.9%, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 90.5%.