Apple Surpasses Wall Street Forecasts Amid Leadership Transition
Apple shares jump as Q2 results exceed Wall Street estimates. Incoming CEO John Ternus’s MacBook Neo boosts Mac sales, while Siri prepares for a Google Gemini AI integration.
By: AXL Media
Published: May 1, 2026, 3:58 AM EDT
Source: RNZ Pacific

Q2 2024 Financial Performance at a Glance
Apple reported gains across nearly all major categories, supported by a massive $100 billion share buyback authorization.
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