Will Apple Face Tough Questions During Upcoming Earnings Call?

As Apple braces for its earnings report this Thursday, investors are anxious about the company's delayed AI features and how ongoing Sino-U.S. tariff tensions could affect its bottom line. Despite a surge in orders for the newly launched budget-friendly iPhone 16e in early 2023, analysts predict a slight dip in overall iPhone sales as the market contemplates potential tariffs looming on the horizon.

Tariff Troubles for Stanley Black & Decker

In a related development, tool manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker revealed plans to hike prices by a staggering 'high-single digits' come early third quarter. The company also announced a strategic pivot, moving its supply chains from China to Mexico in response to the escalating tariffs.

Iranian Port Blast Linked to Supreme Leader's Charity

On the global stage, a catastrophic explosion at an Iranian port, which claimed over 70 lives and injured more than 1,000, is now reported to be associated with a facility owned by a charitable organization overseen by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The implications of this tragedy could reverberate far beyond national borders.

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