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Apple shares plunged, the biggest one-day drop since 2025, after Bloomberg Intelligence flagged component shortages that forced a weaker sales outlook, proof that even the world’s most valuable hardware franchise is not immune to supply-chain shocks. The same segment noted Chevron chose to plow recent profits into debt reduction rather than dramatic buybacks, a reminder that commodity windfalls can translate into conservatism not cash splashes. Together, these beats show two large-cap stories diverging: hardware strain on demand and energy firms prioritizing balance-sheet resilience.