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Before the iPhone 16, Sales of iPhone 15 Were Steady

2025-10-20 10:13:18 By Jennifer Smith

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The Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 15’s sales were steady up to the iPhone 16’s release.
That bolstered revenue through a critical period.
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The Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 16 was available for sale on September 20. New research shows that in the third quarter, the previous version’s sales were steady just before that release. Many people did not defer their iPhone purchases to wait for the new generation, and investors worried that could have been the case.

According to the Counterpoint Global Handset Model Sales Tracker, the iPhone 15 was the best-selling smartphone globally for the third quarter, with a market share of 3.6%. Next on the list, the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the iPhone 15 Pro. The 10 best-selling handsets across all manufacturers comprised 19% of the global figure.

Samsung, Apple’s primary rival, had the fourth best-selling smartphone with the Galaxy A15 4G. It was followed on the top five list by the Galaxy A15 5G.

While the research results published on November 7 may seem like old news, the sales trends are critical to Apple. The brand’s success with iPhone 15 models kept it well ahead of Samsung, which has been its challenger for the past decade. There was also evidence of that model’s success in the September quarter, but it was muted. Revenue for the phone was $46.2 billion against $43.8 billion in the same quarter the year before.

Ultimately, the fact that people did not defer purchases as the iPhone 16 launched is a sign of the brand’s strength. With some products, be they cars or smartphones, people do defer purchases while waiting for the new product with its new features. iPhone 15 sales, according to Counterpoint, did not slow. Instead, the phone became a revenue bridge during the new version’s release and just after. Some people may have also waited for the new iOS 18 before buying a new Apple smartphone, which launched well into October.

The iPhone 15 may be “old” now, but it bolstered iPhone sales through a critical period.

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However, other large stocks are doing well. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is up 1.25%. Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD) is up 3.5%, and Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) is up 2.20%.NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA) is on the other end of performers, falling 1.7% after reports its Blackwell systems with 72 GPUs are suffering from overheating issues. The continued focus on dissipating heat from cutting-edge GPU systems is likely a boon for companies likeVertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT) that specialize in liquid-cooling technologies.Stocks on the Move TodayNov 18, 2024 9:49 AM | Eric BleekerLiveHere are some notable stocks on the move today:Super Micro Computer: The company has been fighting a battle to avoid being delisted following the resignation of its auditor. Over the weekend, Super Micro filed paperwork to stay in compliance with Nasdaq rules and avoid delisting. Shares in the server company are up 19.4% in early trading on optimism Super Micro’s efforts will result in the company staying listed on the Nasdaq. However, it is worth noting that there are reports ofNVIDIA shifting chip orders to other server companies and large AI companies like xAI also shifting orders from Super Micro while it battles allegations of poor accounting practices.Palantir Technologies: Down 9% today after jumping 11% on Friday. The company jumped Friday on news it will move its shares from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq. That move would trigger inclusion into ETFs and other financial vehicles with large assets under management. However, a member of the Palantir Board of Directors posted a message on X stating “We are moving @PalntirTech to Nasdaq because it will force billion in ETF buying and deliver “tendies” to our retail investors” Player haters be aware that we’ve been hated for decades (plural). Everything we do is to reward and support our retail diamondhands following.” The post was later deleted, but it reflected poorly on the company and is likely triggering today’s sell-off.Last night, Nasdaq Futures were up .69% near midnight. However, minutes after the market open, the Nasdaq Composite has seen gains stall. Here’s a check-in of major indexes shortly after market open:nextstayCCSettingsOffArabicChineseEnglishFrenchGermanHindiPortugueseSpanishFont ColorwhiteFont Opacity100%Font Size100%Font FamilyArialText ShadownoneBackground ColorblackBackground Opacity50%Window ColorblackWindow Opacity0%WhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyan100%75%50%25%200%175%150%125%100%75%50%ArialGeorgiaGaramondCourier NewTahomaTimes New RomanTrebuchet MSVerdanaNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDrop ShadowWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyan100%75%50%25%0%WhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyan100%75%50%25%0%Nasdaq Composite: Up 32.48 (+.17%)Dow Jones Industrial Average: Down 30.73 (-.07%)S&P 500: Up 4.25 (+.07%)The reality is that several key issues will shape the market this week, so investors are likely waiting on those to play out before any major movements happen in the market.NVIDIA Earnings: Happen on Wednesday night. NVIDIA is now a bellwether for dozens of stocks in the AI industry, so its earnings will impact the trajectory for the entire technology market.Treasury Nominee:Donald Trump is currently weighing several candidates for the role of Treasury Secretary. The pick will give some insight into how significant a trade war with China could be, so the market is following it closely. Prediction market Polymarket currently has Scott Bessent at a 34% chance, Howard Lutnick at 29%, and Kevin Warsh at 24%. Key Trump allies like Elon Musk have pushed for Howard Lutnick, but many key Wall Street figures have come out against his nomination.Tesla Shares RallyingTesla(Nasdaq: TSLA) shares are up sharply in morning trading, up 7.33% as of 9:45 a.m. ET. The key catalyst behind Tesla’s move is a report that Donald Trump’s transition team will prioritize a Federal framework for self-driving car regulation.Tesla has bet its future on self-driving, and recently showed off a $30,000 two seat Cybercab. Right now, the company is receiving roughly $1.2 billion in annualized revenue from its self-driving software. However, the release of the Cybercab could turn self-driving into the companies largest revenue contributor."The Next NVIDIA" Could Change Your LifeNVIDIA has returned 250-fold in the past 10 years as artificial intelligence took off.But if you missed out on NVIDIA's historic run, your chance to see life-changing profits from AI isn't over.The 24/7 Wall Street Analyst who first called NVIDIA's AI-fueled rise in 2009 just published a brand-new research report named "The Next NVIDIA".The report outlines key breakthroughs in AI and the stocks ready to dominate the next wave of growth. The report is absolutely free. Simply enter your email belowGet Report Now » It's Free Thanks! We will redirect you shortly to the free report! By providing your email address, you agree to receive communications from us regarding website updates and other offerings that may be of interest to you. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please review our Disclaimer and Terms of Use.Get Live Earning Updates on PalantirNever miss important earnings news. Get real-time updates delivered directly to your inbox. We'll also deliver our top stock recommendations and weekly market udpates. Signup -- It's Free Thank you for subscribing! Keep an eye on your email for updates. By providing your email address, you agree to receive communications from us regarding website updates and other offerings that may be of interest to you. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please review our Disclaimer and Terms of Use.

New Toy: Nokia N97

I’ll be the first to admit, I am not a gadget freak. I don’t jump up and down upon  hearing the launch of a new smart phone or go straight out and buy it, I’d rather wait for people to start using the device, read the reviews and then make a decision from that point on.Apart from the basic functions of a phone, I’d like my smart phones to be sort of like my “away-from-home” computer or at least as close to that as possible. So the most important for me to look for in a smart phone is it should enable me to do some work-related tasks, such as reading and writing e-mails, browsing, writing notes, chatting and doing conference calls with colleagues and clients. And It would be cool if the phone can also act as my digital camera and music player because I hate having to carry so many things in my purse.When I saw Nokia N97, the first thing that I noticed was the combination of touch-screen and a qwerty keyboard. I love it! I can use the full touch screen with just one hand, but when I needed to type things, I just slide the phone and use the keyboard “communicator-style”.This phone has so many features that it seemed a bit intimidating at first, but then after playing with it for a few hours I realized that, just like my other Nokia phones, it is very easy to use. And once I got the hang of it, I could start exploring all the fun little widgets – applications that are available on the desktop. Among many, I’ve got maps, accuweather, kompas.com and facebook at the tip of my fingers. The facebook widget, I have to admit, is a lot better than the other facebook mobile application I use. The status updates are displayed on the desktop in real-time. It also has a better layout and is a lot easier to navigate. If you’re the type of person who needs to be constantly connected to your facebook account, you will find this very useful.There are a lot more other widgets to discover using N97 that I can download from Ovi store, Nokia’s brand new digital store. I have a feeling it’s going to keep me busy and entertained for a long time to come! Needless to say, if you want to maximize all these cool widgets, you need a reliable and possibly unlimited data plan, which worried me a bit because I don’t have that yet. However, I can also use the Wi-Fi connection whenever possible. To me, this is something Nokia should think about – providing an affordable and unlimited data plan so N97 users can maximize the features without worrying about breaking the bank. I am sure it would be the icing on an otherwise already very tasty cake.Other things that I think are worth mentioning are the memory aspect and the 5MP camera in this phone. With an internal memory of 32 GB, I don’t have to worry about not having enough memory to store my music and images. I can finally leave my digital camera and iPod at home!I’ve only been using N97 for a little over a week and still have plenty of other features to master. But I think it’s already safe for me to say that N97 has met my needs and beyond. I am looking forward to try going out a full day without my laptop and use this to get some work done – and find out if it can really be my ‘away from home’ computer.Of course it doesn’t hurt that this thing looks so stylish! 🙂

Live Price Updates: Does Bitcoin Soar Past $100,000 Today?

Live UpdatesLive Coverage Has EndedGet The Best Live Earnings Coverage Like This Every QuarterGet earnings reminders, our top analysis on , market updates, and brand-new stock recommendations delivered directly to your inbox.Click Here - It's Free Thank you for subscribing! Keep an eye on your email for updates. By providing your email address, you agree to receive communications from us regarding website updates and other offerings that may be of interest to you. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please review our Disclaimer and Terms of Use.Bitcoin Price Holding Below $99,000Nov 21, 2024 3:27 PM | Eric BleekerLiveBitcoin’s peak briefly almost hit $99,000 at 2:25 p.m. ET. Its price reached $98,850 before falling. Still, as of 3:30 Bitcoin is once again testing these highs.What’s helping push Bitcoin north today?Coin Telegraph reports that Trump’s crypto council is likely to coordinate policy and will also create a Bitcoin reserve.SEC Chief Gary Gensler confirmed he’ll be stepping down on January 20th. Gensler had an adversarial relationship with the crypto industry and leaders in the space like Marc Andreesen have spoken out against him.Media coverage has also heavily featured Bitcoin today, with Mike Novogratz predicting Bitcoin will hit $800,000 plus within the next 5 to 10 years.Bitcoin Approaching $98,000Nov 21, 2024 12:34 PM | Eric BleekerLiveAfter dropping below $96,000 at 10:40 a.m. ET, Bitcoin has now surged back to trading at $97,500.The big news of the day is reports Donald Trump has selected a Treasury nominee. If an announcement comes today, who Trump appoints will likely be the next major impact on Bitcoin’s direction.Right now Scott Bessent is the favorite on prediction markets with Polymarket placing his odds at 48%. Other potential candidates include Mark Rowan, Kevin Warsh, and Bill Hagerty.Can Bitcoin ETF Holdings Pass Satoshi?Nov 21, 2024 10:49 AM | Eric BleekerLiveBloomberg’s Senior ETF Analyst posted an interesting comparison on X today. He noted that U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have now surpassed $100 billion in assets under management ($104 billion by his estimates).That puts Bitocin ETFs at 97% of the way to passing Satoshi as the biggest holder of Bitcoin.It seems that a $100,000 price isn’t the only record-breaking milestone that Bitcoin could see today.Microstrategy Falling TodayNov 21, 2024 10:34 AM | Eric BleekerLiveWhile Bitcoin’s price approaches $100,000, crypto-adjacent stocks aren’t soaring across the board today.Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is down nearly 10% today.Citron Research, which is a short-seller that’s been successful in attracting attention to its shorts, announced its now short the company. Microstrategy has attracted attention from the short-selling community as the company’s market cap and the value of its Bitcoin holdings continue to diverge.The post-election rally in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to roar. As of 10:15 a.m. ET, Bitcoin is at $96,932. We’re keeping this blog updated with live updates throughout the day tracking whether today is the day Bitcoin breaks the historic $100,000 milestone. nextstayCCSettingsOffArabicChineseEnglishFrenchGermanHindiPortugueseSpanishFont ColorwhiteFont Opacity100%Font Size100%Font FamilyArialText ShadownoneBackground ColorblackBackground Opacity50%Window ColorblackWindow Opacity0%WhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyan100%75%50%25%200%175%150%125%100%75%50%ArialGeorgiaGaramondCourier NewTahomaTimes New RomanTrebuchet MSVerdanaNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDrop ShadowWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyan100%75%50%25%0%WhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyan100%75%50%25%0%Here’s a look at how Bitcoin’s returns look in recent years:Past 24 Hours: Up 2.71%Past 7 Days: Up 8.39% Since The Day Before the Election: 43%Year-To-Date: Up 119.4%Past 5 Years: Up 1,220% Bitcoin is far from alone in seeing strong recent gains. In the past week XRP is up 55%, Cardano is up 43%, and Solana is up 17%. Why is Bitcoin Rallying?The overriding reason Bitcoin is rallying is that Donald Trump campaigned as the pro-cryptocurrency candidate. The most recent news creating a tailwind for cryptocurrencies is reports that Trump is considering creating a position to oversee policy and regulation on cryptocurrencies across the federal government. The very bull case of how a Trump Administration could boost Bitcoin prices is the creation of a strategic Bitcoin strategic reserve. Prediction markets like Polymarket are now selling contracts on whether this happens, with ‘Yes’ contracts selling for $.43 and ‘No’ contracts selling for $.60. On the prediction market front, Polymarket contracts on Bitcoin hitting $100,000 in November trade for $.72. So while Bitcoin is now extremely close to this level, prediction markets are a bit more ‘conservative’ than you might imagine. This is a live post that will be updated throughout the day as more Bitcoin price news emerges. "The Next NVIDIA" Could Change Your LifeNVIDIA has returned 250-fold in the past 10 years as artificial intelligence took off.But if you missed out on NVIDIA's historic run, your chance to see life-changing profits from AI isn't over.The 24/7 Wall Street Analyst who first called NVIDIA's AI-fueled rise in 2009 just published a brand-new research report named "The Next NVIDIA".The report outlines key breakthroughs in AI and the stocks ready to dominate the next wave of growth. The report is absolutely free. Simply enter your email belowGet Report Now » It's Free Thanks! We will redirect you shortly to the free report! By providing your email address, you agree to receive communications from us regarding website updates and other offerings that may be of interest to you. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please review our Disclaimer and Terms of Use.Get Live Earning Updates onNever miss important earnings news. Get real-time updates delivered directly to your inbox. We'll also deliver our top stock recommendations and weekly market udpates. Signup -- It's Free Thank you for subscribing! Keep an eye on your email for updates. By providing your email address, you agree to receive communications from us regarding website updates and other offerings that may be of interest to you. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please review our Disclaimer and Terms of Use.