Apple Stock Jumps to $247 Despite Miss in China iPhone Sales, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close Up Too
Stock markets closed higher today despite tariffs comments, while Apple stock futures jumped $10 higher after the close, following the earnings report which was positive, despite the miss in Chinese iPhone sales.
Earnings reports shaped sentiment, with Apple’s beat overshadowed by weak iPhone sales and declining China revenue, raising demand concerns. Visa benefited from strong consumer spending and travel demand, lifting its stock post-earnings. Intel’s weak guidance highlighted continued struggles in the semiconductor sector, particularly with margins and revenue growth. Investors now turn to upcoming tech earnings for signs of pricing pressures and demand slowdowns. While overall sentiment remains positive, sector shifts and economic headwinds could drive market trends in the coming weeks.
U.S. Market Performance & After-Hours Earnings Review
After-Hours Corporate Earnings Highlights:
Apple (AAPL) – Q1 2025:
- EPS: $2.40 (beat; expected $2.35)
- Revenue: $124.3B (beat; expected $124.12B)
- Weak Spots:
- iPhone Revenue: -0.8% Y/Y to $69.14B (miss; expected $71.04B)
- China Revenue: -11% Y/Y to $18.51B (miss; expected $21.57B)
Visa (V) – Q1 2025:
- EPS: $2.75 (beat; expected $2.66)
- Revenue: $9.50B (beat; expected $9.34B)
- Stock Reaction: Shares trading +2.39% ($8.20) at $351.56
Intel (INTC) – Q4 2024:
- EPS: $0.13 (beat; expected $0.12)
- Revenue: $14.26B (beat; expected $13.81B)
- Q1 2025 Guidance (Missed Expectations):
- EPS: $0.00 (miss; expected $0.08)
- Revenue: $11.7B–$12.7B (miss; expected $12.87B)
- Gross Margin: 36% (miss; expected 39.3%)
U.S. stock indices closed higher after recovering from early losses, helped by late-day tariff news on Canada and Mexico. While equities remain strong, sector-specific challenges—particularly in tech—are weighing on sentiment. Defensive sectors like utilities, healthcare, and consumer staples outperformed, reflecting a cautious investment approach amid economic uncertainties.
S&P 500 Live Chart – The Gap Hasn’t Closed Yet
Meanwhile, technology stocks struggled due to concerns over growth prospects and valuations. The Russell 2000’s 1% gain suggests improving sentiment toward small-cap stocks, which are sensitive to economic shifts. Despite macroeconomic concerns, broad market gains signal optimism, though sector rotation into conservative industries hints at underlying caution.
US Stock Markets Closing Levels:
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: +160 points (+0.4%) to 44,882
- S&P 500 Index: +32 points (+0.5%) to 6,071
- Nasdaq Composite: +50 points (+0.25%) to 19,681
- Russell 2000: +24 points (+1%) to 2,307
S&P 500 Sector Performance:
- Strongest Sectors:
- Utilities: +2%
- Health Care: +1%
- Consumer Staples: +1%
- Real Estate: +1%
- Materials: +1.00%
- Financials: +0.1%
- Industrials: +0.75%
- Weakest Sector:
- Information Technology: -0.5%
S&P 500 Live Chart
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