Is Apple Stock a Buy During the Holiday Quarter?

Apple faces uncertainty under new CEO John Ternus as it enters the holiday quarter. While recent sales growth of 16% and an upgrade cycle provide optimism, analysts expect growth to slow to 8% this quarter and 11% next year. The main concern is Apple's high 39 P/E ratio relative to growth prospects and competitors like Alphabet (29 P/E). Additionally, Apple has lagged in AI development, relying on Google's Gemini. The article recommends investors avoid buying Apple at current levels without a substantial discount or meaningful technical improvements.