Apple's Latest Results Beat Expectations Heavily. In the final three months of 2014, Apple recorded earnings per share of $3.06, up 48%, versus $2.60 expected. Its iPhone units hit 74.5 million, up 46% and versus 65 million expected. Yahoo Is Spinning Off Its Remaining Share Of Alibaba. Yahoo just announced its earnings, but the biggest news is that it will spin its stake in Alibaba out into a separate company.