Zacks.com featured Apple and several ETFs in their Analyst Blog. Apple shares surged to an all-time high due to strong iPhone 17 sales in the US and China, with a 14% increase in overall iPhone sales and a 32% surge in iPhone 17 sales. Analysts are optimistic about Apple’s growth potential. Loop Capital upgraded Apple’s rating to Buy.

Counterpoint Research reported that the iPhone 17’s improved features and pricing make it an attractive choice over the iPhone 16. Evercore analysts anticipate strong results for Apple’s upcoming earnings report, with double-digit growth in services and a positive phone cycle outlook.

Apple’s average brokerage recommendation stands at 2.04 out of 5, with 21 Strong Buy and two Buy recommendations. Analysts predict an average price target of $250.03 for Apple. ETFs with significant exposure to Apple include iShares U.S. Technology ETF, iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF, Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF, Vanguard Information Technology ETF, and Shares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF.

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