Analysts predict that the most logical move for investors at the moment would be to sell their shares in Microsoft and buy Apple instead.

Apple bought back three times more share than expected. Apple recently had a major share buyback spree. The company bought back 36 million shares instead of the scheduled 10 million.

Microsoft's virtual assistant will be reworked in preparation for future release. Move over Siri, a new virtual assistant is in town. No, it's not Google Now, but Microsoft's previously announced virtual assistant - Bob.

Apple stocks led a rally to keep losses of tech stock at bay. Wednesday afternoon at the stock exchange saw most US stocks in the red. However, tech stocks, led by Apple, rallied to limit the losses.

The "best" Apple Q3 2013 analysts had "inspired" estimates, but not all "hit every nail on the head."

Apple shares experienced what was probably its best day ever in 2013. Shares of the tech giant Apple experienced what was probably the best day it had this year.

The pressure is on for Apple to launch new products. Several analysts pointed out that Apple needed to launch new products soon. Now, investors were also becoming concerned about the tech giant's status in the long term.

Latest figures for Apple were released recently. According to Apple's (AAPL) most recent report, the company's third quarter fiscal revenue beat analysts' forecasts, but predicts that this quarter's revenue will settle below expectations.

Apple's big sales boosted shares of its Asian suppliers. Despite strong sales from Apple in the general Asian market, the company's suppliers of screens and micro chips from the region are worried for the long term.

Apple's chief executive officer Tim Cook said in an earnings call that the company will definitely do something for the automobile.