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Morgan Stanley: Apple’s iPhone sales stabilizing in China
Apple’s fortunes in China are slowly turning around, suggests Morgan Stanley…
Apple cuts prices on iPhones, iPads, and Macs in China after value-added tax cut
Apple has cut prices for several of its most important products on its official Chinese online store…
Apple Champs-Élysées escapes damage during ‘yellow vest’ vandalism rampage
It is meant to be one of the world’s most elegant streets…
France to introduce new ‘GAFA’ (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon) tax in new year
France has been pushing hard for a new so-called ‘GAFA tax’ named after Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon…
Looters rob Bordeaux Apple Store during ‘Yellow Vest’ protests in France
The ‘yellow vest’ protests have been “a catastrophe” for the French economy…
Want a lower tax bill? So do Apple and Genentech
For-profit companies don’t typically downplay the value of their assets…
U.S. Supreme Court rules states can require online retailers to collect sales tax
Online shopping will soon become more expensive after the U.S. Supreme court ruled Thursday that states…
Apple sells $5 billion of debt to finance buybacks and dividends
Apple Inc. sold bonds again to finance its current round of share buybacks and dividends…
Apple leads maple bond surge to decade high
Apple Inc.’s surprise foray into Canadian-dollar debt has pushed corporate issuance to a near-record…
Apple issues Canadian-dollar bond for first time – and sets new record
President Donald Trump has pledged to implement a lower one-time repatriation tax to encourage U.S. companies…
Apple preps first Canadian-dollar debt offering to reward shareholders
Apple Inc. is seeking to sell seven-year bonds in its first Canadian-dollar debt offering to fund stock buybacks, dividends…
Apple’s debt binge
A few years ago, the Steve Jobs era of Apple – during which it issued no debt – ended…
President Trump’s offshore tax plan may mean extra perk for Apple
Multinationals are in line for a windfall from President Donald Trump’s call to cut the tax rate on U.S. companies, but…
Apple preparing new euro bond sale to fund capital return program for shareholders
Apple is preparing a new bond sale in euros, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
U.S. companies push Trump administration hard for lower tax rate on offshore profits
Major U.S. multinationals are pushing the Trump administration to deepen the tax break…
Apple issues $7 billion in corporate bonds
Apple has been using debt to pay shareholders while holding most of its $256 billion in cash overseas…
The fact that Apple has to issue bonds is a reminder of why urgent U.S. tax reform is needed
Why does the richest company in the world have to borrow money?
Apple: The status quo remains
Since we are still waiting for the Trump administration to come to terms on tax relief and repatriation…
Why Apple is investing $148 billion in corporate debt
That’s enough to buy all the assets in the world’s largest fixed-income mutual fund…
Apple pays zero tax in New Zealand despite sales of $4.2 billion since 2007
Consumer electronics giant Apple paid no income tax to Inland Revenue over the past decade despite selling billions…
Apple raises $10 billion in debt ahead of President Trump’s repatriation tax plans
Apple has raised $10 billion in debt through a nine-part bond sale…
Britain has world’s strongest economy after Brexit
Britain ended last year as the strongest of the world’s advanced economies with growth accelerating…
Ireland’s love affair with Apple triggers hate at home: Some Cork residents are souring on the tech giant
The Irish government’s unwavering protection of Apple has infuriated the very people who stand to gain the most…
How would Apple even pay for a massive acquisition like Time Warner or Netflix?
As telecommunications giants continue scooping up content plays in an effort to take over more of the value chain…
Made men: An unlikely choice for Apple’s new app academy could boost Italy’s south
At a bar called ‘University’ in San Giovanni a Teduccio, a rundown suburb of Naples, two blown-up photos…
U.S. v. Apple – the looming trial of the century?
The US Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into Apple…
Apple’s App Store anti-competitive? Spotify and Elizabeth Warren think so
Late last month, Apple streaming music rival Spotify accused Apple of anti-competitive behavior for rejecting…
Irish finance minister: EU points to autumn decision in Apple tax probe
The European Union’s antitrust chief has indicated that it will likely reach a decision…
EU regulators near end of Apple inquiry, drag out Google probe
European regulators appear to be wrapping up their investigation of Apple, but their inquiry…
U.S. Treasury Chief Lew set for Apple corporate tax showdown with EU
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew is set to meet with European Union antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager…
Elizabeth Warren accuses Apple of monopolistic-like actions; Spotify concurs
Following Nancy Pelosi’s ‘poor Tim’ comment earlier this week, Apple today is again the target of yet another politician…
Apple CEO Tim Cook has billions of reasons to raise money for the GOP
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s fundraising breakfast for House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday was the talk of Silicon Valley…
French telecom chief: Brexit a chance to ease ‘suicidal’ EU antitrust policy
Britain’s vote last week to leave the European Union is an opportunity to ease off on the bloc’s…
How Brexit is already impacting Apple
Apple has big challenges and some opportunities following the UK ‘Brexit’ decision to exit EU…
Apple and Brexit: Britain could replace Ireland for international HQ
Apple can move its international headquarters from Ireland to the UK, and be assured of being out from under the thumb of EU regulation…
Apple tax probe verdict may come next month Irish Finance Minister Noonan says
The European Commission may deliver its verdict on Apple Inc.’s tax arrangements in Ireland as soon as…
Irish wonder what to do with Apple tax if EU orders a clawback
Government officials warned Finance Minister Michael Noonan that he would face two crucial questions upon delivery of a ruling…
China imposes fines Apple 50,000 yuan ($7,595) for ‘serious dishonest acts’
Apple Inc.’s China branch has been fined 50,000 yuan ($7,595) as a company with ‘serious dishonest acts’ for suspected…
Google’s Paris office raided in French tax evasion probe
French investigators raided Google’s Paris headquarters on Tuesday as part of a tax evasion inquiry…
EU lays down the law on corporate tax deals as Apple probe continues
The European Union, locked in a tax battle with the likes of Apple Inc…
Apple cash move will not end EU tax probe
With presidential candidates including Donald Trump advocating a one-off mandatory levy at a reduced rate to encourage…
