Apple Retreats 4% Despite Earnings Beat as Memory Costs Squeeze Margin Outlook; Microsoft Dips, Meta Holds Steady - 24/7 Wall St. Apple Retreats 4% Despite Earnings Beat as Memory Costs Squeeze Margin Outlook; Microsoft Dips, Meta Holds Steady A record September quarter from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) is being undercut by a weaker margin outlook for the holidays, pulling the iPhone maker lower while the rest of mega-cap tech stays calm. In morning trading ahead of… By David Moadel Published ...