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Analyst Calls Apple Top Defensive Play as AI Stocks Sell Off

A Wall Street analyst called Apple stock a top defensive name amid the sell-off in stocks tied to the artificial intelligence megatrend, according to Investor's Business Daily. The post does not name the analyst or state any price target or rating.

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A Wall Street analyst named Apple stock a top defensive pick while AI-linked stocks sold off. AAPL

“A Wall Street analyst called Apple stock a top defensive name amid the sell-off in stocks tied to the artificial intelligence megatrend.”
Investor's Business Daily

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Investor's Business Daily newswire 2026-10-16 14:37 UTC
Apple Called Top Defensive Play With AI Stocks Under Pressure

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