Apple stock drops 11% on slumping iPhone sales and AI disappointment

Key points

• Apple shares drop 11% in January, marking a steep one-month decline.
• Analysts downgrade stock as iPhone demand softens, especially in China.
• AI fails to spark growth, leaving investors cautious about future prospects.

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By Ryan Vlastelica

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