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Apple (AAPL) Hits $317 High Amid Lawsuit Against OpenAI
On July 13, 2026, Apple (AAPL) filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the systematic theft of hardware trade secrets led by Tang Tan, a former Apple VP. Apple's stock reached an all-time high of $317.31 following the lawsuit, and the company reported $31 billion in Services revenue at a 76% gross margin. Despite being up 50.3% over the past year and 16.7% year to date, the market's reaction has been muted, with a full-chain put/call ratio at 0.53. For ordinary investors, this indicates ongoing legal risks that could impact Apple's future earnings potential.
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Epic Games to Cut Over 1,000 Jobs Amid Fortnite Engagement Decline
Epic Games announced it will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a decline in engagement for its flagship title, Fortnite. This is part of a strategy expected to save over $500 million through reduced contracting and marketing expenditures. The gaming industry has faced a slowdown in growth as consumers gravitate towards established titles amidst economic uncertainty. Additionally, this marks the second major layoff for Epic in three years, following a cut of about 830 jobs in September 2023.
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