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Apple Mulls Over Cutting Ties with Goldman Sachs Amid a Robust 14% Stock Recovery

Published November 30, 2023

Apple Reassesses Goldman Sachs Partnership

There are whispers around the tech and finance sectors that Apple Inc (AAPL) is giving serious thought to prematurely ending its collaborative effort with Goldman Sachs. This partnership, which birthed a joint credit card and savings account product, might be reaching an early conclusion. Initially greeted with enthusiasm, the alliance has since encountered several obstacles, particularly in terms of marketing the unique security features of the credit card. Apple, ever focused on its brand, aimed to market the card as the pinnacle of credit card security, but this ambition was checked by Goldman Sachs, who raised flags about legal impediments.

Apple's Stock Shows Tenacity with 14% Uptick

Apple's tryst with the stock market hasn't been smooth sailing, with some turbulence noted post-Thanksgiving, leading to concerns over the stock's performance. Endeavors to resuscitate its value have only maintained the stock's levels around the September 5th peak of $189. This steadiness suggests a support role, though with continued weakness, there's a risk of descent to a sturdy support level at $182, mirroring the January 2022 high.

Prior to this hiccup, Apple's stock proved its mettle coming off an October slump with a swift 14% gain, much to the delight of investors. While the stock might face some hesitation, a robust recovery from the current support level is crucial for it to break through major resistance and possibly set new records. The trajectory of Apple's shares is one for investors to watch, as climbing past previous highs would symbolize enticing buy signals.

The shares, on the evening of November 29, after the closing bell, settled at $189.37, marking a slight dip by 0.54%. Despite the setbacks, the potential for Apple's resurgence in the market remains intact, backed by its overall solid performance and resilience.

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