- Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is looking to ease hiring and spending growth in 2023 in some divisions to cope with a potential economic downturn, Bloomberg reports.
- The decision originates from a move to be more careful during uncertain times.
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- The changes will not affect all teams as it was not a companywide policy.
- Apple remained feisty on its product launch schedule in 2023, including a mixed-reality headset, its first significant new category since 2015.
- Previously Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), and multiple U.S. banks adopted a defensive stance on hiring in response to the economic uncertainties.
- Price Action: AAPL shares traded lower by 1.44% at $148.02 on the last check Monday.
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