Apple Reportedly Says New ‘Sideloading’ Rules Has Some Users Worried About SafetyApple Reportedly Says New ‘Sideloading’ Rules Has Some Users Worried About Safety

Apple (AAPL) is fielding concerns from selected public and private entities about possible security risks ahead of new rules in the European Union requiring the company to open up its devices to outside app suppliers, Reuters reported, citing company documents. Beginning March 7, Apple will be required to allow iPhone and Ipad users to download and buy apps from additional sources besides its App Store platform. The new rules mandated by the EU’s Digital Markets Act are intended to provide outside developers with more access into the Apple ecosystem, although the so-called “sideloading” of apps also is fueling worries from certain users whether the new sources will be safe. “These agencies – especially those serving essential functions such as defense, banking, and emergency services – have reached out to us about these new changes,” Apple said Friday in a guidance paper obtained by Reuters.

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Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference

The following is a summary of the Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: Financial Performance: Dell reported FY24 revenue of $88.4 billion, operating income of $7.7 billion and EPS of $7.13. Q4 returned revenue of $22.3 billion, an operating income of $2.1 billion, and diluted EPS of $2.20. Dell generated $8.7 billion cash flow from operations with improved cash conversion cycle to negative 47 days. They delivered improved operating margin rate by focusing on higher gross margins and managing operating expenses effectively. Dell Financial Services origins were $8.4 billion for the year and $2.5 billion in Q4, with DFS managed assets concluding the year at $14.4 billion. Dell announced a 20% increase in annual dividend to $1.78 per share. Business Progress: AI-optimized server portfolio, especially the flagship PowerEdge XE9680 showed positive momentum in Q4 with nearly 40% sequential growth in orders. Dell witnessing three consecutive quarters of

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Dell Stock Set to Open at All-Time High After Earnings. Why It’s Good for Nvidia and AMD. — Barrons.com

By Callum Keown Dell Technologies stock was set to open at a new record high Friday, but Thursday’s upbeat earnings could also give Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, who power its servers, an extra boost. Dell stock soared 24% to $117 ahead of the open, while Nvidia edged 1% higher and AMD rose 3%. “While the Nvidia ‘sizzle’ from the Dell call was so obvious, you may not realize how good this Dell quarter was for AMD,” Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes said in a note Friday. “Traditional server CPUs picking up helps support AMD margins and lends further upside to its data center segment,” he added. Reitzes said that Intel may also benefit from Dell’s commentary around servers, but that upside from PC sales for the company, and AMD, won’t come along for another few quarters. Melius analysts have a Buy rating on Dell with a price target of

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HP Maintained Fiscal 2024 Free Cash Flow Outlook Despite Near-Term Commercial PC Weakness, BofA Says

HP (HPQ) maintained its free cash flow outlook for fiscal 2024 despite near-term weakness in the commercial personal computer market, BofA Securities said Thursday. Late Wednesday, the company said it continues to expect to generate free cash flow of $3.1 billion to $3.6 billion for fiscal 2024. HP reported fiscal Q1 non-GAAP earnings that matched market expectations, while its revenue fell short. “We believe that FCF is the most important metric,” BofA said in a Thursday note. The brokerage lowered its price objective on the HP stock to $32 from $33 while reiterating its buy rating, citing “an improving PC outlook, higher [net present value] print projects, cost controls, and improving FCF coming off trough levels in F23,” according to the note. The company’s shares were down 0.9% in recent trading.

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CFRA Maintains Hold Opinion On Shares Of Hp Inc.

CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows: We keep our 12-month target at $31 on a P/E of 8.6x, shifting to our CY 25 EPS view of $3.66, below peers on near-term growth headwinds. We cut our FY 24 EPS view to $3.40 from $3.44 and keep FY 25’s at $3.63. HPQ posted Q4 EPS of $0.81 vs. $0.75, in line with consensus. Sales fell 4% (5% cc), missing expectations, with declines in Personal Systems (PS; -4%) and Printing (-5%). Commercial and Consumer PS units were both up 10% and 2%, respectively, but down on a revenue basis due to lower average selling prices. Printing revenue declined as hardware demand slowed across both Consumer (-22%) and Commercial (-12%). This reflects challenging market conditions and aggressive pricing. Despite the soft first half, we see signs

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