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Apple’s market valuation fell by $62 billion after the iPhone maker failed to meet Wall Street forecasts for its third quarter results

Revenue

Net profit ($ billions)

Jul-Sep 42.12  8.50

Oct-Dec 74.60  18.00

Jan-Mar 58.01 13.60

Apr-Jun 49.60  10.68

Sales and change over year-ago quarter

iPhones 47.5 million  Up 35%

iPads  10.9 million  Down 18%

Macs  4.8 million  Up 9%

Source: Apple

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