Apple's stock rises as Tim Cook gives just enough detail on Wall Street's most burning question

Core Viewpoint - Apple's stock has risen following CEO Tim Cook's comments during the earnings call, which addressed investor concerns regarding the company's ability to manage rising memory prices while maintaining strong gross margins [1] Earnings Results - Apple projects gross margins that exceed Wall Street's estimates, indicating effective management of increased memory costs [1] - The company is experiencing better-than-expected revenue growth despite a shortage of iPhones and other products [1] - A favorable mix of high-end hardware and services growth is helping to buffer against rising memory costs [1]