Jim Cramer Defends Apple After Negativity

Group 1 - Apple Inc. has faced skepticism regarding its growth potential, with concerns raised about a lack of new products, but the stock has since increased significantly by over 30 points [1] - A recent ruling allows Apple to receive more than $20 billion from Alphabet for preloading Google services on its devices, which is seen as a positive development for Apple's profit margins [1] - The judge's decision suggests that Alphabet's financial capacity to pay Apple reinforces its monopolistic position, which has drawn criticism for its reasoning [1] Group 2 - Apple Inc. designs and sells a variety of products including smartphones, computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories, as well as services like iCloud and AppleCare [2] - The company also offers subscription services such as Apple Music, TV+, Arcade, Fitness+, and payment solutions like Apple Pay [2]