Apple Inc- the technology company Research Apple Inc's financial reports for 2017. Complete a 2- to 3-page FAQ/Shareholder Analysis. Evaluate economic conditions that influence company performance....

Evaluation of Economic Conditions:
The Company is dependent upon the outside partners which provide components and other
manufacturing support to the company. Most of the outside suppliers are based out of China
and the current political instability between the two countries will impact the manufacturing
and product supply of the company. The company has long-term contracts with these
manufacturers which will make difficult for the company to cancel these contracts and find new
manufacturers to reduce the uncertainty around the political condition. Also moving the
manufacturing from China would increase the cost of the company and thus will have huge
impact on the profitability and the margins of the company.
Evaluation of Market Conditions:
The products and services offered by the company compete in the market which is highly
competitive market and is characterized by aggressive prices and low mark=gins in the products
and services. The survival of the company depends upon the innovation and...