Apple stock slumps on tepid iPhone X sales outlook
Apple shares closed 2.5 percent lower as analysts forecast weaker iPhone X demand ahead of 2018. Reuters cited Taiwan Economic Daily News and Bloomberg reports predicting first quarter 2018 shipments around 30 million or less, with fears of sustained impact from high $999 price and holiday season buying slowdowns.
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Spectacles top the list of biggest tech bombs of 2017
USA TODAY reviews the year’s duds including Snap’s Spectacles at 129 dollars with a national sale misfire and thousands of unsold units, plus other noted flops such as Samsung Bixby, Juicero, Pixel Buds, and delayed Air Pods, highlighting unmet expectations and failed launches.
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Santa rally delay seen as risk to year end gains
Markets watch for the Santa Claus rally as the seven day window from Dec 22 to Jan 3 shows mixed results. Data suggest weak finish to year often foreshadows future declines, with history noting bear markets after missed gains in the period. S&P 500 averages a 1.7% rise in this span, but misses can precede weaker months. Investors remain wary as year end approaches.
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