# Australian mining companies report strong 2026 results

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> Updated: 2026-07-28T23:54:37.000Z. Sources: 307. Developments: 2.

The July 28 2026 disclosures from Rio Tinto and Mineral Resources Ltd highlighted robust earnings, record output and strong balance‑sheet positions for Australia’s leading miners. Rio Tinto posted a 47 % rise in first‑half net profit to US$6.7 billion, with copper earnings up 84 % and Pilbara iron‑ore production at a six‑year high. Mineral Resources Ltd posted record FY2026 iron‑ore and lithium volumes, completed a US$1.3 billion senior notes offering and reduced net debt.

Since those reports, no further material announcements have been made by the companies, and the sector’s performance remains anchored by elevated commodity prices and ongoing productivity initiatives. The focus continues on sustained production growth, financial strength and the continuation of electrification and renewable‑energy projects at key Australian mining sites.

## Claims

- Apple warned that memory‑chip shortages and rising component costs are limiting supply of iPhones, Macs and iPads. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- Apple reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- iPhone revenue was $54.25 billion, up about 22 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 16 sources)
- Apple forecast revenue growth of 9‑11 % for the current quarter, below Wall Street expectations of about 12 %. (corroborated by 16 sources)
- Tim Cook will step down as CEO on 1 September, succeeded by John Ternus. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- Tim Cook said heavy Siri AI users may need to upgrade via an iCloud+ subscription. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- Apple reported third‑quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Apple’s net profit for the quarter was $29.8 billion, a 27 % increase year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- iPhone sales generated $54.3 billion, up roughly 22 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Mac revenue was $10.35 billion, up 28.7 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Diluted earnings per share were $2.02, up 29 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Apple's gross margin was 50.1 % for the quarter, helped by roughly two percentage points from tariff refunds. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Apple reported Q3 2026 revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Apple plans to add paid tiers to iCloud+ for higher Siri AI usage limits. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Apple reported June‑quarter revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Apple posted net profit of $29.8 billion for Q3 2026. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Tim Cook said heavy users of Siri AI may need to upgrade iCloud+ for higher usage limits. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- Tim Cook will step down as CEO; John Ternus will become CEO on 1 September. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Apple reported Q3 revenue of $109.4 billion, a 16 % year‑on‑year increase. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Apple’s net profit was $29.8 billion, up 27 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Basic Siri AI functionality will remain free for all users. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Apple has set daily limits for AI‑intensive features in iOS 27. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Apple has not disclosed pricing or quota details for the proposed paid AI upgrades. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Apple Intelligence’s server‑side processing costs are driving the need for a paid model. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Apple reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Apple reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 % YoY. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Apple reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $109.4 billion, up about 16 % year‑over‑year. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Apple's net profit for the quarter was $29.8 billion, earning $2.02 per diluted share. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- iPhone sales generated $54.2 billion, up about 22 % year‑over‑year. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Mac sales totaled about $10.3‑$10.4 billion, a rise of roughly 28‑29 % year‑over‑year. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Tim Cook will step down as CEO on 1 September 2026, with John Ternus named as his successor. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Underlying EBITDA increased 28 % to US$14.8 billion in the first half of 2026. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Apple has been negotiating to acquire DRAM chips from CXMT and NAND chips from YMTC amid a global memory shortage. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Apple has not set a final pricing model for the Siri AI paid tier. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Mac sales were about $10.3‑$10.4 billion, up roughly 29 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Apple may offer paid upgrades for heavy Siri AI users via iCloud+ subscription. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Free cash flow grew 75 % to US$3.8 billion. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Interim dividend increased 43 % to US$2.11 per share in H1 2026. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- CXMT and YMTC are on a Pentagon list of Chinese entities believed to support the Chinese military. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Apple raised prices of Macs, iPads, home devices and Vision Pro in June due to the memory‑chip shortage. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- A bipartisan group of US senators sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging a commitment by August 21 not to use memory chips from CXMT and YMTC. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Apple recorded net profit of $29.79 billion, a 27 % increase year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Apple announced price increases for some Mac and iPad models but has not yet raised iPhone prices. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Apple reported third‑quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $109.4 billion and net profit of $29.8 billion. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Tim Cook will become Executive Chairman of Apple’s board after stepping down as CEO on 1 September 2026. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- iPhone sales generated $54.2 billion, up about 22 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Apple net income was about $29.8 billion for the quarter. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- iPhone sales generated $54.2 billion in the quarter. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- First‑half copper production reached 442 kilotonnes, up 3 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Apple has tested DRAM samples from CXMT. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Services revenue reached $30.7 billion, up 12 % year over year. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- iPhone revenue was $54.25 billion, up about 21.7 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Mac revenue was $10.35 billion, up about 28.7 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- iPhone sales grew about 22 % year‑over‑year to $54.3 billion in the quarter. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- John Ternus will become CEO of Apple on 1 September 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Apple projects revenue growth of 9%‑11% for the quarter ending September, below Wall Street’s roughly 12% expectation. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Apple raised prices on Macs, iPads and Vision Pro, citing higher memory‑chip costs. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Rio Tinto reported first‑half 2026 net profit of US$6.66 billion, up 47 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Copper earnings for Rio Tinto in the first half of 2026 were US$5.7 billion, an 84 % increase year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Micron has lobbied the U.S. administration to reject Apple’s request to use Chinese memory chips. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple's net profit for the quarter was US$29.8 billion, up 27 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Earnings per share were $2.02, beating the $1.89 consensus. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple shares fell about 4 % in after‑hours trading after the earnings release. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple introduced a new version of Siri, called Siri AI, at its developer conference. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- iPhone sales grew about 22 % to $54.3 billion, roughly half of total revenue. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple reported $109.4 billion in revenue for fiscal third quarter 2026, a 16% increase year over year. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- iPhone sales generated $54.3 billion, up about 22% from the same quarter a year earlier. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Mac revenue was $10.4 billion, a 29 % year‑over‑year increase. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- A bipartisan group of U.S. senators sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging a commitment not to use memory chips from CXMT and YMTC by Aug. 21. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple has been negotiating to acquire DRAM chips from CXMT and NAND chips from YMTC to address a global memory shortage. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Senators requested Apple provide details on its qualification process, any technical data shared with CXMT/YMTC, and whether the chips would be used only in China or globally. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple has sought approval from the Trump administration to purchase Chinese memory chips. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple posted net profit of $29.79 billion and diluted earnings of $2.02 per share. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple shares fell about 7 % after earnings, erasing roughly $361 billion of market value. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 % year‑over‑year. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple reported net profit of $29.8 billion, up 27% year‑over‑year. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Services revenue reached $30.7 billion. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO on 1 September 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- iOS 27 will set daily limits for AI‑intensive features. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple forecast revenue growth of 9 %–11 % for the September quarter. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple shares fell about 9%–10% in after‑hours trading after the forecast. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple’s services revenue was $30.74 billion, below analyst expectations. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Apple’s net profit for Q3 2026 was $29.8 billion, earnings per share $2.02. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- iPhone sales in Q3 2026 generated $54.2 billion, up about 22 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Mac sales in Q3 2026 were $10.3‑$10.4 billion, up roughly 29 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- US senators requested Apple provide details on its qualification process, technical data shared with CXMT/YMTC, and whether the chips would be used globally. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple has sought approval from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from CXMT and YMTC. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple posted earnings per share of $2.02, exceeding the analyst estimate of $1.89. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- iPhone revenue rose 22 % to $54.3 billion. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Mac revenue increased 29 % to $10.35 billion. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple reported third‑quarter fiscal revenue of about US$109.4 billion, up 16 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple received US$0.11 per share from U.S. tariff refunds. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- iPhone sales generated US$54.25 billion, up about 22 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Diluted earnings per share were $2.02, up 29% year over year. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Tim Cook will become executive chairman in September, and John Ternus will assume the CEO role. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple reported fiscal third‑quarter revenue of about US$109.4 billion, up 16 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- iPhone sales generated US$54.3 billion, up about 22 % year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple is testing integration of third‑party chatbots Claude and Gemini into Siri. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- A bipartisan group of U.S. senators sent a letter urging Apple not to use CXMT and YMTC chips. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple is evaluating memory sources including Chinese suppliers CXMT and YMTC. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple warned that shortages of advanced chipmaking capacity and memory components limit supply of iPhones, Macs and some iPads. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple forecast revenue growth of 9–11 % for the September quarter, below Wall Street’s ~12 % expectation. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple’s shares fell about 5‑7 % in after‑hours trading following the earnings release. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Advanced memory‑chip shortages are constraining Apple’s production and raising component costs. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Apple is planning a paid tier for Siri AI via iCloud+ for intensive users. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Tim Cook announced he will step down as Apple CEO on 1 September 2026, to be succeeded by John Ternus. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Pilbara iron‑ore production in the first half of 2026 increased 6 % to 162.3 million tonnes. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple's gross margin was 50.1 %, above the analyst estimate of 47.9 %. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple reported fiscal third‑quarter revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 % year‑over‑year. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Earnings per share were $2.02, beating the $1.89 consensus estimate. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple is testing new health‑app AI features including improved glucose tracking and camera‑based exercise monitoring. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple achieved revenue records in every geographic segment, including India, the United States, Latin America, Western Europe, China, Japan and Southeast Asia. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Mac revenue was $10.4 billion, up 29 % YoY, driven by MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro sales. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- iPhone 17 series had strong demand in India despite limited supply. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple is in talks to acquire DRAM chips from CXMT and NAND chips from YMTC. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple raised prices for Macs, iPads and other devices in June because of the memory‑chip shortage. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple is evaluating/negotiating to acquire DRAM chips from Chinese supplier CXMT and NAND chips from Chinese supplier YMTC. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple’s services business generated $30.74 billion in the latest quarter. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A bipartisan group of US senators urged Apple not to buy memory chips from CXMT and YMTC, which are on a Pentagon blacklist. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple earned diluted earnings per share of $2.02. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple warned that memory‑chip shortages will limit revenue growth, forecasting 9‑11 % growth for the September quarter, below analysts’ ~12 % expectation. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Tim Cook announced his departure as CEO, with John Ternus set to succeed him. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple’s net profit for Q3 2026 was $29.8 billion, a 27 % increase YoY. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Tim Cook described the chip crisis as a “100‑year flood”. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple may require heavy Siri AI users to upgrade iCloud+ subscription for higher usage limits. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Tim Cook warned that component shortages and memory price spikes constitute a “100‑year flood” for Apple’s supply chain. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple’s net profit for Q3 2026 was $29.8 billion, up 27 % year‑over‑year. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Apple plans to offer paid upgrades for heavy Siri AI users via iCloud+ subscription. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Rio Tinto projects 2026 copper production of 800‑830 kilotonnes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple reported revenue of $109.4 billion for the quarter, a 16 % increase year‑over‑year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Net profit for the quarter was $29.8 billion, up from $24.43 billion a year earlier. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- iPhone revenue was $54.25 billion, up 22 % and above the $53.86 billion estimate. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mac revenue was $10.35 billion, exceeding the $8.74 billion estimate. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Services revenue was $30.74 billion, slightly below the $31.22 billion forecast. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple's gross margin was 50.1 %, above the 47.9 % analyst estimate. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple held $146.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Services revenue amounted to $30.74 billion, slightly below the $31.22 billion forecast. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tim Cook will step down as CEO on 1 September, with John Ternus succeeding him while Cook remains executive chairman. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple is testing customizable camera UI widgets allowing users to arrange top‑screen controls. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple may add side‑by‑side multitasking for a future foldable iPhone Ultra. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple earned $2.02 per share in the quarter. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple's revenue grew 16% to $109.42 billion in the quarter. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Analysts expected earnings of $1.89 per share and revenue of about $109 billion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Analysts say Apple will outperform the smartphone industry despite component cost pressures, thanks to its ecosystem strength and pricing power. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- CXMT and YMTC are on a Pentagon list of Chinese entities supporting the Chinese military. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple raised prices for Macs, iPads, home devices and Vision Pro in June because of the memory‑chip shortage. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tim Cook warned of a “100‑year flood” in memory‑chip pricing. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- CXMT and YMTC are listed by the U.S. Pentagon as entities linked to the Chinese military. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A bipartisan group of U.S. senators sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging a commitment by Aug 21 not to use memory chips from CXMT and YMTC. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple said memory costs have risen and are expected to increase further into the September quarter. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple is evaluating and testing memory chips from CXMT (DRAM) and YMTC (NAND) despite the senators’ objections. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO after the September earnings call, and John Ternus will succeed him. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tim Cook delivered his final earnings call as Apple CEO on fiscal Q3 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple raised prices of Macs and iPads due to higher AI‑related memory‑chip costs, while iPhone prices stayed unchanged. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple reported third‑quarter revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16% year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- iPhone sales reached $54.2 billion, a 22% increase year‑on‑year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple earned $2.02 per share in the third quarter. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple cited memory‑chip shortages as a key factor limiting production capacity. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mac sales were about $10.3 billion, up roughly 28‑29 % YoY. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple warned that a global memory‑chip shortage will limit future growth. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- iPhone segment revenue was $54.25 billion in Q3 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tim Cook described the chip shortage as a “100‑year flood”. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Goldman Sachs lowered its Apple price target to $360. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple’s shares fell about 5.5 % after the earnings guidance. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple warned that chip supply constraints could slow revenue growth in the next quarter. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Basic Siri AI functionality will remain free, with daily usage limits set in iOS 27. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tim Cook announced his final earnings call as CEO and will hand over the role to John Ternus on 1 September, becoming executive chairman. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple’s shares fell about 5‑10 % after the earnings guidance, erasing roughly $500 billion in market value. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple cited a global memory‑chip shortage as a key constraint, describing it as a “100‑year flood”. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple forecast Q4 2026 revenue growth of 9‑11 %, below Wall Street’s ~12 % expectation, and its shares fell about 6 % after‑hours. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Apple's net profit for the quarter was $29.8 billion, a 27 % increase YoY. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mac revenue increased around 28‑29 % year‑over‑year. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Siri AI will be available for free at launch. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Siri AI is part of the iOS 27 release planned for autumn 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- iOS 27 will be released as a free operating‑system update in late 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO after the September 2026 earnings call, to be succeeded by John Ternus. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple is evaluating Chinese memory‑chip suppliers CXMT and YMTC to diversify its DRAM supply. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Adding new memory suppliers may improve availability but does not guarantee lower product prices. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple has raised product prices due to DRAM and NAND shortages. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Services segment posted roughly $30.7 billion in revenue. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Analysts gave Apple mixed ratings, with price targets ranging from $250 to $400. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- John Ternus will become Apple CEO on 1 September 2026, with Tim Cook moving to executive chairman. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple faces a severe memory‑chip shortage that limits supply and may slow growth in the next quarter. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple delayed its smart‑glasses launch to address privacy and security concerns. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The share decline could erase $450 billion‑$500 billion of market capitalization, potentially allowing Nvidia to regain the top spot. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- U.S. senators urged Apple not to purchase memory chips from Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC, which are on a Pentagon blacklist. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple's net income was about $29.8 billion for the quarter. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple forecast fiscal fourth‑quarter revenue growth of 9 %–11 %, below Wall Street’s consensus of about 12 %. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple shares fell about 9 %–10 % in after‑hours trading, erasing roughly $450 billion‑$500 billion of market value. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Apple services revenue was $27.42 billion, below analysts' estimate of $27.68 billion. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Earnings per diluted share were $2.02. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tim Cook will step down as CEO on 1 September 2026, with John Ternus succeeding him. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In 2022 Apple explored using YMTC chips for iPhones sold in China but abandoned the plan after U.S. scrutiny. (single source)
- Apple reported net profit of $29.789 billion for Q2 2026, a 27 % increase year‑over‑year. (single source)
- Apple’s revenue for the quarter was $109.417 billion, up 16 % from the prior year. (single source)
- iPhone sales generated $54.252 billion, a 22 % increase year‑over‑year. (single source)
- Mac revenue grew 29 % year‑over‑year in the quarter. (single source)
- Services revenue increased 12 % year‑over‑year. (single source)
- iPad revenue fell 6 % year‑over‑year. (single source)
- Artificial‑intelligence features drove increased iPhone demand. (single source)
- The reported quarter covers April–June 2026. (single source)
- The Keikyu Museum event will be held on 15 and 16 August 2026 at Wing Kuri‑hama in Yokosuka City. (single source)
- The event runs from 10:00 to 17:00 each day and admission is free for children in elementary school or younger. (single source)
- The first 250 participants each day who collect all Keikyu stamps receive a limited‑edition Keikyu tile seal. (single source)
- Character greeting sessions feature the Keikyu mascot Keikyu‑kun and the bus mascot Keimaru‑kun. (single source)
- A photo spot includes a mini Keikyu train ride; presenting a receipt of ¥500 or more allows a photo session. (single source)
- A crossing‑emergency‑button interactive experience is offered at the event. (single source)
- Workshops include head‑mark painting and reclaimed‑wood coaster design. (single source)
- The first 250 children each day receive a Keikyu‑themed clear file as a souvenir. (single source)
- Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September, to be succeeded by John Ternus. (single source)
- Services revenue rose about 12 % year‑over‑year. (single source)
- Apple’s shares fell roughly 4 % in after‑hours trading after the earnings release. (single source)
- Apple surpassed 1.5 billion active paid subscriptions, adding half a billion since January 2025. (single source)
- Apple’s stock fell more than 4 % in after‑hours trading after the services revenue miss. (single source)
- Apple active paid subscriptions surpassed 1.5 billion, adding half a billion since 2023. (single source)
- Apple's active paid subscriptions surpassed 1.5 billion, a rise of 0.5 billion over three years. (single source)
- Apple introduced a new version of its voice assistant called Siri AI at its developer conference. (single source)
- Apple forecast revenue growth of 9‑11 % for the September quarter, below Wall Street expectations. (single source)
- Apple’s services business generated $30.74 billion in revenue in the latest quarter. (single source)
- Apple plans to place a paywall on advanced Siri AI features via iCloud+ subscription. (single source)
- Advanced Siri AI features will not be available initially in Europe and China due to regulatory constraints. (single source)
- iPhone revenue in Q3 FY2026 was over $54 billion. (single source)
- CEO Tim Cook described the surge in memory‑chip costs as a “hundred‑year flood.” (single source)
- Apple shares fell about 5.5% in after‑hours trading following the outlook. (single source)
- A bipartisan group of U.S. senators urged Apple not to purchase memory chips from Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC, which are on a Pentagon blacklist. (single source)
- Apple is negotiating with the European Commission to launch Siri AI in the EU. (single source)
- Apple's paid‑subscription base surpassed 1.5 billion, an increase of 0.5 billion since 2023. (single source)
- Apple is negotiating with the European Commission to launch Siri AI in the EU, citing regulatory hurdles. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: Mineral Resources posts record FY2026 production and cash surge

Mineral Resources posted FY2026 record iron ore and lithium output, boosted cash reserves, cut debt and appointed Darren Killeen as COO.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mineral-resources-posts-record-fy2026-production-and-cash-surge

### 2026-07-28: Apple posts record Q3 2026 revenue amid chip shortage and CEO transition

Apple posted $109.4 bn Q3 revenue, $29.8 bn profit and $2.02 EPS, while iPhone sales rose 22 % and Mac 29 %. A global memory‑chip shortage is pressuring costs; Tim Cook will hand over the CEO role to John Ternu

305 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-tinto-posts-666-billion-firsthalf-profit-lifts-dividend

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