Apple Earnings: What to Watch

Apple expected to report modest iPhone growth, uptick in services revenue

Apple Inc. is scheduled to report results for its fiscal third quarter after the market closes Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know:

EARNINGS FORECAST: Analysts on average expect earnings of $2.18 a share, according to Thomson Reuters, compared with $1.67 a share a year ago. The company hasn’t provided earnings guidance for the quarter but in February said it expects gross margin of 38% to 38.5% in the quarter.

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