Apple shock and weak data drag down Wall Street – as it happened

Global stock markets weaken as phonemaker sparks growth fears
Apple’s shock profit warning sends European shares slidingApple stocks tumble after company cuts forecasts for key quarter 3.54pm GMT We’re only three days into 2019, but it is already clear that the travails of the Chinese economy are set to be one of the major stories of the year.On Wednesday weak Chinese purchasing managers index data set the mostly negative tone for investors around the world, before Apple’s reve