Apple Solo and Braided Solo Loops now available for just $15 and $30

Woot is offering discounts on official Apple bands, with the Solo Loop starting at $14.99 and the Braided Solo Loop at $29.99. These prices are 70% lower than the original prices and are available in a range of colors and sizes. The Braided Solo Loop features a unique, stretchable design made from recycled polyester yarn filaments and is sweat and water resistant.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) continues to attract significant institutional interest, as evidenced by recent changes in shareholdings reported by major investment firms. Aspen Investment Management Inc. reduced its stake in Apple by 7.5%, owning 15,761 shares after selling 1,282 shares Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by Aspen Investment Management Inc^[1]. Meanwhile, Vanguard Group increased its stake by 0.4%, holding over 1.4 billion shares valued at approximately $311 billion Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by Aspen Investment Management Inc^[1]. These shifts reflect a broader trend of institutional investors modifying their holdings in response to Apple's strong financial performance.

In the latest quarter, Apple reported a quarterly EPS of $1.57, surpassing estimates, with revenue of $94.04 billion, marking a 9.6% year-over-year increase Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by Aspen Investment Management Inc^[1]. The company's robust earnings and revenue growth have contributed to its increased appeal among institutional investors. Additionally, Apple's recent dividend announcement, which paid a $0.26 dividend per share, further underscores the company's commitment to shareholder value Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by Aspen Investment Management Inc^[1].

Several other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Apple. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position by 1.9% during the fourth quarter, while Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Apple worth about $46.9 billion Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by Aspen Investment Management Inc^[1]. Northern Trust Corp and UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC also increased their holdings in Apple, with Northern Trust Corp boosting its holdings by 13.3% and UBS AM raising its position by 14.3% Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by Aspen Investment Management Inc^[1].

Analysts have set new price targets for Apple, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $240.80 Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by Aspen Investment Management Inc^[1]. Despite the positive analyst sentiment, Apple currently trades at a PE ratio of 35.52, indicating that the stock is relatively expensive compared to its historical average Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Sold by Aspen Investment Management Inc^[1].

In other news, Apple has announced discounts on its official bands, with the Solo Loop starting at $14.99 and the Braided Solo Loop at $29.99, representing a 70% reduction from original prices . These discounts are available in various colors and sizes, with the Braided Solo Loop featuring a unique, stretchable design made from recycled polyester yarn filaments and sweat and water resistance.