The Week in Quotes

“We expect iPhone revenue up by double digits…and total company revenue to grow 10–12% year over year.” — Tim Cook, laying out Apple’s holiday-quarter outlook after record results.

“AWS is growing at a pace we haven’t seen since 2022.” — Andy Jassy, as Amazon’s cloud unit re-accelerated and the stock ripped higher.

“Nvidia hitting a $5 trillion market cap is more than a milestone; it’s a statement.” — Matt Britzman, Hargreaves Lansdown, on the first-ever $5T company.

“In view of the various risks…we must maintain full optionality to act as necessary.” — François Villeroy de Galhau, ECB, after the bank held rates at 2%.

“Today they were the No. 1 performer…On a 10-point scale, the meeting was a 12.” — Donald Trump, hyping his talks with China’s Xi amid a one-year trade truce.

“These censures are deemed necessary…Their Majesties’ thoughts and utmost sympathies remain with the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.” — Buckingham Palace, on stripping Prince Andrew of remaining titles and his Windsor residence.

“China made a real mistake by threatening to shut off exports of its rare earths.” — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, warning Beijing over coercive minerals policy.

“We respect the views of Core Scientific stockholders and look forward to continuing our commercial partnership.” — Michael Intrator, CoreWeave CEO, after investors nixed the $9bn deal.

We shall not object to the recapitalization…provided [the] nonprofit retains control and a majority of the board.” — Delaware Attorney General’s Office, in its OpenAI oversight filing.

“The market continues to underestimate the scale of the opportunity…Nvidia remains one of the best ways to play the AI theme.” — Matt Britzman (again), doubling down on the AI thesis as Nvidia set fresh highs.