India, Oct. 23 -- Apple's latest iPhone 17 series could play a key role in helping the company surpass Wall Street expectations for its upcoming Q4 earnings, according to a new investor note from Morgan Stanley. The financial firm joins Wedbush in predicting that Apple will post stronger-than-anticipated results, driven largely by sustained global demand for the iPhone 17 lineup and stable growth in its Services business.

Morgan Stanley highlights that initial iPhone 17 sales have already boosted Apple's stock performance, with indicators suggesting that this momentum will extend through the end of 2025. The report cites longer lead times for the iPhone 17 models compared to their iPhone 16 counterparts, implying strong consumer interest...