Crude Oil Gains 1%; Apple Shares Tumble After Q3 Results
Key takeaways
- Apple's Q3 results disappointed investors, leading to a significant decline in its stock price and a ripple effect on the broader market.
- 200 points: Dow Jones index gain on Friday
- 0.38%: Dow Jones index gain on Friday
- 0.25%: NASDAQ gain on Friday
What happened
U.S. stocks traded higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 200 points, while Apple shares fell more than 9% after the company posted disappointing third-quarter results.
Why it matters
Apple's Q3 results missed expectations, leading to a significant decline in its stock price. The company's revenue of $109.42 billion beat analyst estimates, but its earnings of $2.02 per share fell short of expectations. Apple's Q4 sales guidance also fell short of estimates.
Short-term and longer-term
Short-term. The decline in Apple's stock price had a ripple effect on the broader market, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 200 points.
Longer-term. Apple's Q3 results were disappointing, with the company's earnings of $2.02 per share falling short of expectations.