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Apple CFO Kevan Parekh says the iPhone 17 family is the most popular line-up in Apple’s history, contributing to solid Q2 2026 results as iPhone demand is described as “off the charts” by Tim Cook. However, supply is constrained due to chip production at TSMC (A19 and A19 Pro), with memory demand rising, potentially impacting the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup, which will reportedly include Apple’s first foldable model.
US EV sales fell 27% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to about 216,000 units as subsidies fade and profitability remains challenging for most incumbents. Tesla dominated with a 54% market share, led by a near-23% rise in Model Y deliveries to ~79,000. Toyota also grew to roughly 10,000 EVs (~4.6% share). Ford and VW plunged around 70% and 90%, respectively, while GM held a bit over 10%. If higher gas prices boost EV demand, the market could recover, but the sector’s near-term profitability remains fragile without subsidies.
Ookla data show the iPhone Air capturing 6.8% of US iPhone 17 samples in Q4 2025, roughly double the iPhone 16 Plus, with the iPhone 17 Pro still leading overall. The Air also gains share abroad (Korea, Japan, Singapore), and tests indicate its in-house C1X modem matches or beats the Pro Max in download speeds and often beats in latency, though uploads favor Qualcomm. The results suggest Apple’s thinner Air is successfully differentiating itself from the Pro line.
Best Buy beat Q4 adjusted EPS ($2.61) but missed on revenue ($13.81B vs $13.88B expected), with quarterly net income at $541M. Full-year revenue rose slightly to $41.69B from $41.53B, while comps declined 0.8%. For the new fiscal year, Best Buy guides revenue of $41.2–$42.1B and adjusted EPS of $6.30–$6.60, as management flags a mixed macro environment and flat market share. Shares jumped more than 10% in premarket trading.
IDC forecasts the global smartphone market will fall 12.9% in 2026 to about 1.12 billion shipments due to rising memory chip prices, marking a record decline, but Apple and Samsung are expected to gain market share. The average selling price is seen rising about 14% to $523 as manufacturers push higher-margin models, with low-end Androids most affected. Apple recently posted a strong December quarter with iPhone revenue up about 23%, and analysts’ consensus on AAPL remains a Moderate Buy with roughly 12.7% upside to around $307.55.
Domino’s Pizza beat expectations with 3.7% same-store sales growth and $1.54 billion in revenue, pushing shares higher as CEO Russell Weiner says the company is just getting started and could double its business and market share, driven by value pricing, higher traffic, and stronger demand from lower-income diners amid rivals Pizza Hut and Papa John’s struggles.
Windows 11 has surpassed 1 billion active users, a milestone reached faster than Windows 10, aided by a free upgrade but hampered by stricter hardware requirements that keep many PCs on Windows 10. With Windows 10 still widely in use and supported through 2028, usage figures vary, and Microsoft plans further performance and reliability improvements while critics note ongoing prompts for sign-ins and upsells that contribute to a mixed reception despite broad adoption.
A report citing Android Headlines says OnePlus is nearing collapse as shipments plunge, headquarters close, partnerships end, and products are canceled. 2024 sales fell about 20% to 13–14 million, with India and China accounting for 74% of sales and showing sharp market-share declines; US/Europe operations have dwindled (Dallas HQ shuttered, Palo Alto team small) and devices like the Open 2 and 15s have been canceled. Oppo’s financing moves haven’t revived the business, and a Taiwan arrest warrant for the OnePlus CEO adds to the turmoil.
UK car sales exceeded 2 million in 2025, driven by a surge in Chinese brands like MG, BYD, and Chery, which nearly doubled their market share, alongside record electric vehicle sales that contributed to lower emissions. Despite economic challenges and regulatory pressures, the market shows resilience, with Chinese manufacturers gaining prominence and European brands facing declines. The industry calls for earlier review of electric vehicle mandates amid ongoing policy debates.
In 2025, Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla to become the world's top electric vehicle seller, with BYD selling 2.26 million EVs compared to Tesla's 1.64 million, amid Tesla's declining sales and increased competition in the global EV market.
BYD's December EV deliveries in China declined sharply from the previous month amid a volatile market and weak domestic demand, but the company still led overall sales in 2025 with over 4.54 million vehicles, despite a 16% reduction in its sales target. The year saw strong growth for affordable EV startups like Leapmotor, Xpeng, and Nio, while Li Auto experienced a decline, and Huawei-backed brands showed momentum with significant delivery increases.
Samsung Electronics' customers have praised the competitiveness of its next-generation HBM4 chips, with the company aiming to catch up with rivals like SK Hynix in AI chip markets, while also expanding its foundry business through major deals such as with Tesla. Despite positive market performance and record highs, Samsung faces challenges from rising component costs and global trade risks as it seeks to maintain its competitive edge.
The action camera market, once dominated by GoPro, is now largely controlled by Chinese companies DJI and Insta360, which hold nearly 90% of the market share in Japan. GoPro's decline is attributed to its failed drone venture and slower innovation compared to its Chinese rivals, who continue to invest heavily in new technology. Despite this, the overall market is growing rapidly, offering potential for GoPro to rebound with new products in the future.
Arby's, a longstanding fast-food chain known for roast beef sandwiches, has quietly closed over a dozen locations across the U.S. in 2025 due to a 6.3% decline in sales caused by rising costs and lower consumer spending, despite its significant market share and high sales figures.
Indian quick-commerce company Zepto has confidentially filed for an IPO, positioning itself among India's highly anticipated listings in 2024 amid fierce market competition and a growing demand for rapid delivery services.