US stocks advance following better-than-expected inflation read

Wall Street steamed higher Wednesday after a better-than-expected report on consumer prices tempered some of the market's concerns about inflation.

Apple 2Q profit, sales beat Wall Street, but stock wobbles on guidance below estimates

Apple Inc.'s fiscal second-quarter profit jumped 36 percent on blistering sales of Macintosh computers — and beat Wall Street estimates — but its stock dipped on a lower-than-expected profit forecast.

Apple 2Q Profit Jumps 36 Percent, But Stock Wobbles

Apple Inc.'s fiscal second-quarter profit jumped 36 percent on blistering sales of Macintosh computers, but its stock tumbled on the company's forecast of earnings below what had been expected.

Apple 2Q profit jumps 36 percent, but stock wobbles (AP)

AP - Apple Inc.'s fiscal second-quarter profit jumped 36 percent on blistering sales of Macintosh computers — and beat Wall Street estimates — but its stock dipped on a lower-than-expected profit forecast.

Apple's 2Q Results Beat Wall Street Views, But Stock Wobbles

Apple Inc.'s fiscal second quarter was another blowout, with results that easily surpassed Wall Street's expectations, but it wasn't enough for investors to warm up to the company's stock any further.

Apple Crushes Q2, But Investors Balk At Mild Q3 Outlook (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Apple smashed through Wall Street's second-quarter forecasts Wednesday, thanks to piping-hot sales of Macintosh computers.