New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Every earnings season, the world's biggest names - Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet - shape how the Nasdaq moves. But this quarter's numbers show something deeper: it's no longer enough to just "own tech." The giants are moving in very different directions, and the details decide who really makes the money.

For Indian investors with exposure to U.S. markets through ETFs or direct stocks, these differences matter more than ever. Because behind a steady Nasdaq, the gap between the winners and laggards in Big Tech is quietly widening.

Apple reported revenue of about $94 billion for the June quarter, up roughly 10% year-on-year, with earnings per share rising 12% to $1.57. Net profit came in above $23.43 billion - solid ...