Description:  Somewhat of a rare move you might call it; Apple has predicted a downward trend in its sales volume due largely to declining demand in China. Apple’s bad news comes amid a brewing trade dispute between China and the United States, the world’s two largest economic powers. The markets did not like this bellwether news, sending Apple stock and the markets downwards. Meanwhile, Canadian markets benefitted from a 47 cent rise in oil prices.

Date:  January 3 , 2019

Source:  cbc.ca

Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/apple-stock-markets-1.4964529

Discussion points:

1)  Are you an Apple user? If so, what appeals to you about their products?

2) What type of year are you predicting for the Canadian economy?

3) Why do you think Apple has stopped disclosing the number of units sold?