Apple Inc. ($AAPL) shares experienced a decline of 2% in after-hours trading following the release of its earnings report. Despite beating expectations for both earnings and sales, the stock reacted negatively. Year-over-year iPhone sales increased by 5.5%, indicating modest growth. Investors are awaiting further guidance from the company, which is expected to be provided during an upcoming conference call, potentially influencing the stock's movement in the near future.