"Apple Faces Wall Street Skepticism Amidst Stock Downgrades and iPhone Concerns"

Apple's stock has faced downgrades from analysts at Barclays and Piper Sandler due to concerns over weakening iPhone demand and a challenging macro environment, particularly in China. Despite a decline in iPhone revenue and other hardware sales, Apple's services business continues to grow, reaching $85 billion in 2023. However, this segment faces potential regulatory scrutiny. While Apple's stock performance lagged behind other tech giants in 2023, the company's subtle approach to AI integration and focus on customer experience rather than marketing hype is noted. Some analysts remain bullish, with predictions of Apple becoming the first $4 trillion company, while others see risks of Apple being left behind in the AI race.