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Does Apple’s Growing Dependence on China Make It Vulnerable?

In its most recent fiscal quarter, the giant consumer electronics maker posted a 59% increase in sales and a whopping 94% rise in profits. Such stellar numbers disguise the possibility that Apple’s near future may not be so prosperous, particularly if it falters in China. Apple’s steady climb in sales and profits has fueled a 435% rise in its stock price over the last five years - making it the most valuable nongovernmental public company in the world. While happy to reap the benefits, shareholders are also skittish over when the good times will end. No business can continue to soar forever.

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