The Week in Review: Key Stocks Including Nvidia, Constellation, Eli Lilly, Gap, and Others
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 21 2025
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Should l Buy AAPL?
Source: WSJ
- Nvidia's Performance: Nvidia reported blockbuster results, showcasing strong financial performance and growth in the AI sector.
- Market Concerns: Despite Nvidia's success, there are increasing concerns about a potential AI bubble, reflecting skepticism in the market.
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Analyst Views on AAPL
Wall Street analysts forecast AAPL stock price to rise
27 Analyst Rating
17 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 263.880
Low
239.00
Averages
306.89
High
350.00
Current: 263.880
Low
239.00
Averages
306.89
High
350.00
About AAPL
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and sells a variety of related services. Its product categories include iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Wearables, Home and Accessories. Its software platforms include iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. Its services include advertising, AppleCare, cloud services, digital content and payment services. The Company operates various platforms, including the App Store, that allow customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games and podcasts. It also offers digital content through subscription-based services, including Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, Apple News+, and Apple TV+. Its products include iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone SE, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, iPad Pro, iPad Air, AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- iPhone Sales Surge: iPhone sales rose 23.4% year-over-year, further solidifying Apple's market dominance in hardware, indicating strong consumer preference and brand loyalty.
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- AI-Driven Capital Expenditures: The company is benefiting from significant investments in artificial intelligence-related R&D by various tech enterprises, particularly in the development and application of large language models, further solidifying its leadership in the chip design software sector.
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- Danaher Reduction: Selling 200 shares of Danaher at around $207 each decreases the weighting from 2.1% to 1.05%, realizing a disappointing 9% loss, reflecting concerns over its acquisition of pulse oximetry leader Masimo and a preference for biotech-focused acquisitions.
- Texas Roadhouse Sale: Offloading 200 shares of Texas Roadhouse at about $189 each reduces the weighting to 0.95% from 1.9%, achieving an 8% gain, yet concerns over persistent beef inflation suggest potential earnings misses in upcoming reports.
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