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Apple shares declined 4.5% in premarket trading after the company reported a Q4 revenue beat but provided disappointing forward guidance. Investors are focused on the weakening gross margin outlook and slowing services revenue growth, which suggest underlying demand headwinds for the tech giant. This negative reaction underscores a broader market skepticism toward megacap tech valuations in the current macro environment. South Korean equities experienced a historic retreat, erasing approximately 130 trillion won in market value amid intensifying regional economic headwinds. This sharp decline reflects broader investor anxiety over geopolitical risks and slowing growth in the region, potentially spilling over into other Asian markets and global supply chains dependent on the region.
Apple Earnings Miss & Tech Selloff
Apple shares declined 4.5% in premarket trading after the company reported a Q4 revenue beat but provided disappointing forward guidance. Investors are focused on the weakening gross margin outlook and slowing services revenue growth, which suggest underlying demand headwinds for the tech giant. This negative reaction underscores a broader market skepticism toward megacap tech valuations in the current macro environment.
South Korean equities experienced a historic retreat, erasing approximately 130 trillion won in market value amid intensifying regional economic headwinds. This sharp decline reflects broader investor anxiety over geopolitical risks and slowing growth in the region, potentially spilling over into other Asian markets and global supply chains dependent on the region.