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Tim Cook's AI Reset Will Pay Off, Gene Munster Says— Predicts Apple's Top Mag 7 Performance

Gene Munster from Deepwater Asset Management believes that Apple's recent leadership changes, including the departures of CFO Luca Maestri and COO Jeff Williams, are part of a strategic reset by CEO Tim Cook to enhance the company's focus on artificial intelligence. Munster predicts that Apple will outperform its peers in the Magnificent 7 through the spring, supported by strong iPhone sales and a robust ecosystem of 1.3 billion devices. In its latest quarter, Apple reported revenue of $102.47 billion and earnings of $1.85 per share, exceeding analyst expectations.

Analyst Says Netflix-Warner Bros Merger Is About More Than Movies— It's An AI Play

Netflix Inc. is pursuing an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which analysts suggest is driven by the need to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence as much as in content creation. The deal is seen as a strategic move to build a competitive edge against Google, which is investing heavily in TPU chip technology for media content generation. Despite the merger, Netflix would still lag behind YouTube in viewership, holding 8% compared to YouTube's 12.9% of total TV viewing time.

Netflix-Warner Bros $82.7 Billion Mega-Merger Sparks Fierce Hollywood, Lawmakers Backlash— Elizabeth Warren Calls It An 'Anti-Monopoly Nightmare'

Netflix Inc. has proposed an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which has sparked significant backlash from lawmakers and industry figures, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, who labeled it an 'anti-monopoly nightmare.' Concerns center around the potential for increased prices and reduced choices for consumers, as the merger could give Netflix control over nearly half of the streaming market. Following the announcement, Netflix's stock fell by 2.89% to close at $100.24, while Warner Bros. Discovery's stock rose by 6.28% to close at $26.08.

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