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<li>Apple reported FY1Q24 (CY4Q23) revenue of US$119.6bn (+2% YoY) and EPS of US$2.18 (+16% YoY), which are in line and 4% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, despite weak China sales (- 12.9% YoY) and one less week of sales compared with last year.</li>
<li>For FY2Q24E, mgmt. expected overall revenue and iPhone sales to be both US$5bn less YoY due to a high base in CY1Q23 caused by iPhone supply constraints, while the service segment revenue should increase YoY at a similar double-digit growth rate compared with the Dec quarter.</li>
<li>Given Huawei’s comeback in China and a lack of foldable phones in 2024, we believe iPhone shipments will face challenges in the near term, and Apple may focus on improving its shipment mix towards higherend Pro models. </li>
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Apple reported FY1Q24 (CY4Q23) revenue of US$119.6bn (+2% YoY) and EPS of US$2.18 (+16% YoY), which are in line and 4% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, despite weak China sales (- 12.9% YoY) and one less week of sales compared with last year.
For FY2Q24E, mgmt. expected overall revenue and iPhone sales to be both US$5bn less YoY due to a high base in CY1Q23 caused by iPhone supply constraints, while the service segment revenue should increase YoY at a similar double-digit growth rate compared with the Dec quarter.
Given Huawei’s comeback in China and a lack of foldable phones in 2024, we believe iPhone shipments will face challenges in the near term, and Apple may focus on improving its shipment mix towards higherend Pro models. 

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Technology - Apple FY1Q24 Beat on Better Margins and Resilient Service Revenue

<ul><li>Intel hosted its annual product launch event themed “AI Everywhere”, featuring the official release of AI-enabled Core Ultra processor, Meteor Lake, and 5thGen Xeon processor, Emerald Rapids.</li><li>The new Core Ultra processor marks the largest architectural shift in 40 years, and has launched the AI PC generation with innovation on all fronts: the new “CPU+GPU+NPU” design for AI computing, addition of a low-power efficiency core, and flexible tiled architectural innovation.</li><li>The new AI PC chips will power over 230 of the world’s first AI PCs with OEM partners (e.g. Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, Dell), and Intel expected AI PCs will comprise 80% of the PC market by 2028. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Intel hosted its annual product launch event themed “AI Everywhere”, featuring the official release of AI-enabled Core Ultra processor, Meteor Lake, and 5thGen Xeon processor, Emerald Rapids.The new Core Ultra processor marks the largest architectural shift in 40 years, and has launched the AI PC generation with innovation on all fronts: the new “CPU+GPU+NPU” design for AI computing, addition of a low-power efficiency core, and flexible tiled architectural innovation.The new AI PC chips will power over 230 of the world’s first AI PCs with OEM partners (e.g. Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, Dell), and Intel expected AI PCs will comprise 80% of the PC market by 2028. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Technology – Takeaways of Intel AI Everywhere

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<ul><li>FIT Hon Teng released better-than-expected 3Q23 results with revenue of US$ 1,165mn (-9% YoY) and net profit of US$ 55mn (+10% YoY), and margin recovery is ahead of our expectations.</li><li>We believe better bottom-line was largely due to revenue contribution from Voltaira’s deal completion and favourable FX impact.</li><li>Looking into 4Q23E, we expect earnings recovery to continue with multiple new products ramp-up (DDR5/CPU socket/high speed connector) and upside from Voltaira’s automotive electronics business.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FIT Hon Teng released better-than-expected 3Q23 results with revenue of US$ 1,165mn (-9% YoY) and net profit of US$ 55mn (+10% YoY), and margin recovery is ahead of our expectations.We believe better bottom-line was largely due to revenue contribution from Voltaira’s deal completion and favourable FX impact.Looking into 4Q23E, we expect earnings recovery to continue with multiple new products ramp-up (DDR5/CPU socket/high speed connector) and upside from Voltaira’s automotive electronics business.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FIT Hon Teng (6088 HK) – 3Q23 Earnings Beat on Better Product Mix and Record-High GPM

<ul><li>Apple reported FY4Q23 (CY3Q23) with revenue of US$89.5bn (-0.7% YoY) and EPS of US$1.46 (+13% YoY), which are in line and 5% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, partially offset by negative FX. Looking into FY1Q24E, mgmt. expected flattish revenue YoY due to the quarter being one-week shorter and iPhone 15 supply snags, while iPhone/Mac will increase YoY and iPad/Wearables will decline significantly QoQ due to timing of product launches.</li><li>Given better-than-feared China iPhone sales in CY3Q23, we remain positive on iPhone’s gradual share gains and better mix shift towards higher-end models, and we are cautious on near-term weakness for iPad/Watch/AirPods.</li><li>For stocks, we maintain BUY on Luxshare/BYDE/FIT Hon Teng for market share gains in Apple supply chain (high-end iPhone/casing/AirPods), and stay HOLD on Sunny Optical/AAC Tech mainly for fair valuation.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Apple reported FY4Q23 (CY3Q23) with revenue of US$89.5bn (-0.7% YoY) and EPS of US$1.46 (+13% YoY), which are in line and 5% above consensus, mainly due to a favourable product mix and better leverage, partially offset by negative FX. Looking into FY1Q24E, mgmt. expected flattish revenue YoY due to the quarter being one-week shorter and iPhone 15 supply snags, while iPhone/Mac will increase YoY and iPad/Wearables will decline significantly QoQ due to timing of product launches.Given better-than-feared China iPhone sales in CY3Q23, we remain positive on iPhone’s gradual share gains and better mix shift towards higher-end models, and we are cautious on near-term weakness for iPad/Watch/AirPods.For stocks, we maintain BUY on Luxshare/BYDE/FIT Hon Teng for market share gains in Apple supply chain (high-end iPhone/casing/AirPods), and stay HOLD on Sunny Optical/AAC Tech mainly for fair valuation.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Technology Sector – Apple FY4Q23 Beat on Margins

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<li>AMD’s 3Q23 results were largely in line with market expectations, despite its weaker 4Q23 guidance on gaming slowdown.</li>
<li>3Q revenue increased 4% YoY /8% QoQ to US$5.8bn driven by record sales of server CPU and strong Ryzen processor sales.</li>
<li>GPM improved 1ppt YoY to 51% and EPS increased 4% YoY to US$0.7, mainly driven by strong client segment and better product mix.</li>
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AMD’s 3Q23 results were largely in line with market expectations, despite its weaker 4Q23 guidance on gaming slowdown.
3Q revenue increased 4% YoY /8% QoQ to US$5.8bn driven by record sales of server CPU and strong Ryzen processor sales.
GPM improved 1ppt YoY to 51% and EPS increased 4% YoY to US$0.7, mainly driven by strong client segment and better product mix.

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China Technology – Implications of AMD 3Q23: PC Recovery and AI PC Opportunities

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FIT Hon Teng Limited manufactures and distributes electrical components. The Company produces backplane connectors, memory cards, sockets, terminal blocks, and other products. FIT Hon Teng markets its products throughout Taiwan.

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Technology - Apple FY1Q24 Beat on Better Margins and Resilient Service Revenue

Apple reported FY1Q24 (CY4Q23) revenue of US$119.6bn (+2% YoY) and EPS of US$2.18 (+16% YoY), which are in line and 4% above consensus

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China Technology – Takeaways of Intel AI Everywhere

Intel hosted its annual product launch event themed “AI Everywhere”, featuring the official release of AI-enabled Core Ultra processor, Meteor...

CMB International