Neil Cybart
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Neil Cybart
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Apple / tech analysis. Founder/author http://AboveAvalon.com and http://InsideOrchard.com. Focusing is about saying no.
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Join me each week for a journey through the world of Apple - loosely modeled after Apple's famous Monday morning meetings.

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ANNOUNCEMENT:

Join me each week for a journey through the world of Apple - loosely modeled after Apple's famous Monday morning meetings.

100% supported by listeners.

First episode goes out June 3rd.

Sign up now: aboveavalon.com/avalon
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Meta is the most direct competitor to Apple among Big Tech companies. Today's update looked at Meta's most recent earnings, the five things that Mark Zuckerberg sees as AI opportunities, and why Meta should be thought of as CoComelon for adults.
Here were the topics discussed in last week's Above Avalon Daily newsletter updates. Each update is roughly 1,500 words and contains comprehensive analysis & research on all things Apple. Sent via email and available in podcast form as well. aboveavalon.com/aboveavalond...
Apple reports earnings later today at 4:30 pm ET. I published my preview for Above Avalon members (linked below).

While there are moving pieces pertaining to tariffs, my expectation is for a decent FY2Q25, w/ FY3Q25 looking potentially even better.

www.aboveavalon.com/notes/2025/5...
Above Avalon: Previewing Apple’s 2Q25 Earnings
Hello everyone. The news flow isn't taking a break. The ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple legal battle in the U.S. took a sharp turn against Apple. There is a lot to discuss from the court ruling involving...
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This newsletter was focused on sectoral tariffs tied to semiconductors. There was plenty to cover including differences between reciprocal and sectoral tariffs, the Trump administration’s goal(s) for semiconductors, and the various unanswered questions found with the topic.
The way these exemptions subsequently played out on social media then fueled an interesting twist involving sectorial tariffs.
It feels good to be back after some time off for spring break.

On the tariff front, the major news involving exemptions broke a few hours after the most recent daily update was published on Friday, April 11th. Accordingly, today's newsletter was dedicated to going over the tariff exemptions.
Another receipt:

February 25th, 2025. Apple Announces New U.S. Commitment, Untangling the Politics from Apple’s Commitment, Apple and Trump 2.0

aboveavalon.com/dailypremium...
Above Avalon members were well prepared for Apple tariff exemptions being granted. Here's the *very* first thing I wrote for members after Trump won the election last November.
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Today’s Above Avalon Daily newsletter concluded our multi-day discussion involving everything tariffs.

After today’s discussion, we are in good shape in terms of addressing most outstanding questions involving Apple and tariffs.
Be careful out there folks. A lot of people on this website who absolutely lost their s$*% this week spreading fear and panic are now trying to backtrack because exemptions that were *very* likely all along (I've been saying it for months...) were announced.
In terms of accuracy, we are right on track with how events on the ground have been unfolding.

One of my goals for this week’s discussion has been to not get caught up in the craziness – most of which is unnecessary and driven by social media.
Today’s Above Avalon Daily newsletter concluded our multi-day discussion involving everything tariffs.

After today’s discussion, we are in good shape in terms of addressing most outstanding questions involving Apple and tariffs.